Review of Real Genius (1985) by Dana A — 03 Dec 2007

Quite possibly the greatest movie of all time.

This review of Real Genius (1985) was written by Dana A on 03 Dec 2007.

Real Genius has generally received positive reviews.

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You'd think 22 years later this would feel dated and unfunny. YOU ARE WRONG! This will always be an awesome film…

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A crazy retarded movie. It makes you wonder who thinks of this sh*t. I stil love it though…

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Coolidge has gotten onto something here, and the pity is that the story she's stuck with never gets her any deeper into it…

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Lazlo got up, left the closet, ditched Sherry, and became a Hollywood heroin addict…

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Popcorn & laser beams...that's all you need to know…

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