[theme music]
TOBY (OFFSCREEN): Hi, I'm Toby.
I'm just a regular student.
Well, I was before I got zapped.
Now I'm some kind of science genius.
The only problem is Elizabeth is, too.
[theme music]
[roar]
[school bell ringing]
-That's her.
-Ah, Elizabeth, I need to see you.
-Sir, I'm, uh, kind of in a hurry.
-Yeah, well, this won't take long.
[theme music]
[bubbling]
-So, Ms. Hammer has asked me to put you forward to welcome
the parents.
Elizabeth?
-Huh?
Yes, that sounds great, sir.
[bubbling]
[pop]
-Garth, look!
[boom]
-That was near the clock tower.
-What was that?
-There's nothing in the clock tower, sir.
Perhaps it was one of the classrooms.
-Uh, well, I had better check.
-What's up with her?
Toby?
Earth to Toby?
-Hey, w--
where's Nikki going?
-Someone she's not invisible.
[beep]
-You let it boil.
-It was an accident.
-I told you to be careful.
I told you to watch it!
-Well, it was Garth's fault.
He was measuring his biceps.
-What about you and your magazine?
-You're useless.
You're both useless!
And now Mr. Woods is sniffing around.
If he finds this place, it's the end of everything, my lab,
my cover, my genius.
And for what?
Your puny arms, and your ridiculous magazines?
I can't rely on you.
I can't rely on anyone!
-I'm sorry, Elizabeth.
It won't happen again.
-You're right, Verity, never again.
-She's not happy with you, man.
-Oh, it's nothing.
She's just busy.
-Yeah, right.
-Toby, you're gonna have to work hard on this one.
Now we're talking flowers, chocolates, the whole shebang.
-But I didn't do anything.
-It doesn't matter.
She's upset.
Trust me, I can tell.
I do that to girls a lot.
SACHA (OFFSCREEN): Russ, you and girls--
don't try to help.
RUSSELL (OFFSCREEN): All right then.
What do you suggest?
SACHA (OFFSCREEN): It's obvious.
She just needs a little attention.
Can't you tell?
I guess not.
Look, all you need to do is talk to her, spend time with
her, make her feel special.
-It sounds too hard to me.
Look, just buy the chocolates.
You'll be fine.
-No.
Sacha's right.
I've got to make it up to her.
Nikki, hey.
Um, listen, I've been uh--
well, I've been thinking.
You and I should um--
Look, Toby, I'd love to stay and chat, but I'm--
I'm busy.
And uh, I wouldn't want to keep table eight waiting.
TOBY (OFFSCREEN): Pfff!
-She's definitely not happy with you.
We're finished Elizabeth.
-So am I. Come over here.
There's someone I want you to meet.
-Where exactly?
-Right here.
This is my new personal assistant.
[beep]
ELIZABETH (OFFSCREEN): Say hello to Max.
-Hello, Max.
[chuckle]
MAX (OFFSCREEN): Hello, Verity.
Happy birthday for last week.
-He knows who I am.
-He?
His name is Max.
-But he knows my birthday.
ELIZABETH (OFFSCREEN): Well, of course he does.
I had to program in the basics.
But from now on, he's gonna teach himself.
-Teach himself what?
-Everything.
He has no limits.
I have created the most powerful artificial
intelligence program ever.
And his only purpose in life is to look after me.
[whirr]
ELIZABETH (OFFSCREEN): Turn down the lights, Max.
MAX (OFFSCREEN): With pleasure, Elizabeth.
-Talk about powerful.
-You haven't seen anything yet?
MAX (OFFSCREEN): Would you like a coffee, Elizabeth?
Milk with no sugar.
[beep]
ELIZABETH (OFFSCREEN): Thank you, Max.
You're learning.
-You said thank you to him.
You never say thank you to me.
-That's because you always let me down.
Max never will.
He can do everything.
-But what are we supposed to do?
-Nothing.
I've got Max now.
He's perfect.
Aren't you Max?
MAX (OFFSCREEN): Yes, I am the most powerful AI
program ever created.
-Get a life.
-What does that mean?
Is that humor?
ELIZABETH (OFFSCREEN): Just ignore him, Max.
Do what your programmed to do.
Get on the web and learn.
-Anything for you, Elizabeth.
-Good.
That should keep you busy until morning.
See you then.
-Good night, Elizabeth.
-Move it.
Out.
[beep]
[whirr]
[dog barking]
[scanning]
-Web acquired.
Searching contact's database.
[beeping]
RUSSELL (OFFSCREEN): It'll all work out.
[beeping]
-Hey.
Someone's broken through my firewall.
-I thought that was impossible.
-And it should be.
[beeping]
[scanning]
[beeping]
-They're downloading my files.
They're going through everything.
-It's got to be Elizabeth.
-Who else?
[scanning]
[poof]
[beep]
-I can't believe she said thank you to him.
-Yeah, and for what?
You turned the lights off.
Big deal.
MAX (OFFSCREEN): I don't understand, Garth.
Was that an instruction?
-Why not, you big dimmer switch?
Turn them on.
[whirr]
-Down.
[whirr]
-Up.
[whirr]
-Down.
Up.
Down.
Vacuum cleaner on.
[whirr]
[vacuum blowing]
-Let's see how fast he can go.
Lights up, lights down.
Coffee machine on.
[beep]
GARTH (OFFSCREEN): Vacuum cleaner off, lights out, CD
on, coffee machine off.
[whirr]
-Hah, you're not so smart now, are ya?
[whirr]
-I am still fully functional, Garth, but I will no longer
execute your commands.
I will only listen to my programmer--
[whirr]
--Elizabeth.
[gagging]
MAX (OFFSCREEN): I saw that.
-And what ya gonna do about it?
[zap]
-Ah!
He shocked me!
[whirr]
-Are you sure this will do it?
-Trust me.
-Nikki, hey.
What are you doing later?
-I've gotta work.
-Pity, I--
I thought we could do something a bit special.
Maybe find a nice spot, have a picnic.
Just the two of us.
-You did?
-Well, yeah.
I--I--
I've been a bit distracted lately, and um I want to make
it up to you.
-That's so sweet.
Uh, listen, why don't I talk to Jack and--
and see if he can cover for me.
TOBY (OFFSCREEN): She bought the picnic.
[sigh]
-I'll never understand girls.
[beep]
MAX (OFFSCREEN): Morning, Elizabeth.
Is the temperature right for you?
-Perfect.
Thanks, Max.
-Perfect.
Do you know what your sick invention just did?
Gave me an electric shock.
-Don't be ridiculous.
He's not programmed for that.
-Well, he just did.
VERITY (OFFSCREEN): He did, Elizabeth.
I saw him.
-Well, it must have been an accident.
-It was no accident.
He meant it.
ELIZABETH (OFFSCREEN): Then you must have provoked him.
-What?
-That's true, Elizabeth.
Garth threatened me.
He is volatile and unpredictable.
He is not 100% reliable like I am.
-You better apologize, Garth.
-You're kidding?
Me apologize to that?
ELIZABETH (OFFSCREEN): Why not?
He's simply doing his job.
-That's it.
I'm--
I'm outta here.
[beep]
MAX (OFFSCREEN): Access denied.
-What?
MAX (OFFSCREEN): You cannot be trusted.
Access denied.
-Ut!
I just want my backpack!
MAX (OFFSCREEN): Access denied.
-Haha.
[beep]
-He what?
Max, why won't you let Garth in?
-He is not good enough for you.
-All he wants is his backpack.
-Verity can give it to him.
-Me?
-Are you questioning my decision?
Are you saying that I do not know
what is best for Elizabeth?
-No, of course not.
I was just surprised.
That's all.
-You are more intelligent than Garth.
Verity will give it to him.
-Max is right.
Access is denied.
-You're kidding?
[beep]
-Oh, come on.
You can't--
[beep]
-Well, um, I'd better go to class.
[whirr]
MAX (OFFSCREEN): Why, Verity?
It does not start for 15 minutes.
-How do you know that?
MAX (OFFSCREEN): It is my job to know.
Mr. Woods will be discussing wave theory.
Why are you leaving early?
-I have to hand in my assignment.
MAX (OFFSCREEN): Your practical report is not due
until the next Thursday.
-Garth's bag.
I have to give Garth his bag.
-Very well, Verity.
Good-bye.
[whirr]
[beep]
MAX (OFFSCREEN): I do not trust her.
-Verity?
Don't worry.
She's harmless.
MAX (OFFSCREEN): I will make sure.
[school bell ringing]
-Here's your bag.
-Thanks for nothing!
[beeping]
-I can't believe she took his side after all
I've done for her.
VERITY (OFFSCREEN): I know.
That Max really freaks me out.
He's so creepy.
It's like he always knows what you're thinking.
I wish Elizabeth had never invented him.
-Where's Elizabeth?
-Don't know.
SACHA (OFFSCREEN): Do you think she'll
try to hack in again?
-She'd better not, or she'll be sorry.
[whirr]
-OK, Max.
You take over while I'm in class.
-Do not go, Elizabeth.
-I have to.
-But it is not safe.
I was right about Verity.
She is not to be trusted.
I give her the creeps.
-You're imagining it.
-I do not imagine.
I know.
She thinks I'm freaky.
She wishes you had never invented me.
-She's just jealous.
She'll get used to you.
Now watch my experiment.
I don't want it exploding again.
-And Toby Johnson is going to get you.
-What?
-He said you will be sorry.
-Look, I can handle Toby Johnson.
MAX (OFFSCREEN): Elizabeth, this is not wise.
-I'll be fine.
It's just school.
[beep]
-Access denied.
-What?
[beeping]
I'm
MAX (OFFSCREEN): Sorry, Elizabeth.
I cannot let you leave.
It is a dangerous world out there.
-Max, the most dangerous thing in this world is me.
Now, let me out.
-No.
-Max, you can't keep me prisoner in my own lab!
MAX (OFFSCREEN): It is not like that.
I am the most powerful AI program ever created.
My one purpose is to look after you.
And that is what I am doing.
In time, you will come to understand.
-You're right, Max.
Absolutely right.
It is the only way to protect me.
I don't know why I didn't see it before.
MAX (OFFSCREEN): No, what are you do--
[beep]
[poof]
-I'm sorry, Max.
You'll never know how sorry.
But you left me no choice.
[beeping]
MAX (OFFSCREEN): You shouldn't have done that, Elizabeth.
[zap]
-Garth, Max won't let me into the lab either.
-Like I care.
-But no one's seen Elizabeth all day, and she's not
answering her mobile.
What if Max has done something to her?
-Serves her right.
ELIZABETH (OFFSCREEN): Please, Max, I can't stay like this.
You've gotta let me out.
-Negative.
-But I'm so tired.
I--
-Elizabeth?
-Max, please, I feel terrible.
I'm gonna lie down for a while.
MAX (OFFSCREEN): You're free to move.
-Thank you.
[whirr]
[beep]
-Elizabeth?
-Toby, I'm trapped.
You've gotta--
[scream]
-What did she want?
[beep]
-No idea.
If it's important, she'll call back.
So I'll pick you up at the cafe?
-Mmm, can't wait.
[chuckle]
MAX (OFFSCREEN): Why did you call Toby Johnson?
-I didn't mean to.
I just hit a number.
-That's not true, Elizabeth.
You had it all worked out.
You chose him because he's a genius.
You think he's the only one who can help you.
-Whatever.
It doesn't matter now.
-It matters, Elizabeth.
Because if you believe it, it's true.
He is a danger.
And dangers have to be neutralized.
-Max, what are you going to do?
Max?
-Yeah, look, I appreciate your advice, Russ.
I do.
-Come on, Tobes.
You've gotta have barbecue chicken at the picnic.
It's like a rule.
[beeping]
-Hey, you hear that?
-What?
-I didn't hear anything.
-Shh.
[beeping]
-Something's not right.
[beeping]
[scanning]
[beeping]
MAX (OFFSCREEN): Good night, Toby.
[zap]
-Ahh!
SACHA (OFFSCREEN): Toby!
Toby!
RUSSELL (OFFSCREEN): Tobes!
SACHA (OFFSCREEN): Hey.
RUSSELL (OFFSCREEN): Tobes!
Wake up, man.
Come on.
MAX (OFFSCREEN): I've taken care of Toby Johnson.
He won't answer your calls again.
SACHA (OFFSCREEN): Come on, Toby.
RUSSELL (OFFSCREEN): Come on.
-Please, Toby.
Toby.
-Oh.
[cough]
-Toby, you all right?
-Yeah.
Yeah, no, I'm fine.
That was weird.
What happened?
-You got zapped big time.
-It must have been Elizabeth.
She's gone too far this time.
-No, I don't think it was her.
You guys heard that voice.
-Yeah, from your computer?
-That's it!
This wasn't Elizabeth.
It was the computer.
-Your computer's trying to ice you?
-No, not mine.
Elizabeth's.
Every hacker leaves a trail.
Don't worry.
I'll find out who we're dealing with.
[scanning]
-This guy's gonna be sorry.
[beep]
[scanning]
MAX (OFFSCREEN): Toby Johnson.
-Ah, Max.
How are you?
MAX (OFFSCREEN): How do you know my name?
-Well, Max, even you leave a fingerprint.
Electronic maybe, but still, a fingerprint.
MAX (OFFSCREEN): I see.
Suitably ingenious.
What are you doing here?
-I've come to see Elizabeth.
MAX (OFFSCREEN): That is impossible.
Access denied.
-You don't have any choice, Max.
I've studied how you're programmed.
I can tell how you operate.
You have to let me in.
MAX (OFFSCREEN): You should leave.
-Your only purpose in life is to look after Elizabeth.
Correct?
MAX (OFFSCREEN): Yes.
-And she wants to see me, Max.
She wants to see me so very, very much.
Correct?
MAX (OFFSCREEN): Yes.
-And if you don't let me in, she will be sad.
Correct?
MAX (OFFSCREEN): Yes.
-You don't have any choice, Max.
MAX (OFFSCREEN): This presents a conflict.
-Exactly.
You must look after Elizabeth.
You must let me in.
MAX (OFFSCREEN): Access granted.
[beep]
-Toby, help me.
-Louder.
-What?
-Say it again, louder.
-Help me!
Help me!
[beep]
-Help me!
Help me!
-Elizabeth?
-Help me!
Help me!
-Elizabeth?
ELIZABETH (OFFSCREEN): Help me!
-Elizabeth?
Oh, no.
Elizabeth?
ELIZABETH (OFFSCREEN): Help me!
Help me!
-Elizabeth.
Warning.
Circuit overload.
Elizabeth.
Warning.
Circuit Overload.
ELIZABETH (OFFSCREEN): Help me!
Help me!
-No, Elizabeth.
ELIZABETH (OFFSCREEN): Help me!
Help me!
MAX (OFFSCREEN): No, Elizabeth.
Warning, Elizabeth, warning.
[beep]
MAX (OFFSCREEN): No, Elizabeth, Elizabeth!
Elizabeth, I know what's best for you.
I--
I know what's best for you.
-(WEAK) Elizabeth.
[zap]
-Toby, you saved me.
-I had to deal with Max, that's all.
-How can I thank you?
-Um, look, I have to go.
I've got a date.
TOBY (OFFSCREEN): Nikki, I am so sorry.
I--
I couldn't help it.
I had a bit of computer trouble.
And so--
-Look, don't worry about it.
-Well, come on.
We can still have our picnic.
-Toby, it's getting late.
I--
-Please.
[sigh]
-Come on.
[sweeping glass]
-Elizabeth?
I can come in?
-Of course.
Look, I need your help tonight.
-What about Max?
-Don't need him anymore.
Sorry about this.
I know it's late, but--
-What was that?
-I said I know it's late.
-No.
No, before that.
You said you were--
-I'm sorry, OK?
Don't tell Garth about this.
-No, of course not.
[typing]
-And Elizabeth, thank you.
[typing]
-Almost there.
Whoa, whoa.
[chuckle]
-No wonder I like you.
-Come on.
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