Surprisingly enjoyable 80s teen comedy from director Martha Coolidge. It is incredibly dated, predictable, and often very cheesy - but it's also fresh and original with memorable characters and several generally funny moments.
Not any kind of masterpiece, but a very fun movie.
This review of Real Genius (1985) was written by Matt K on 26 Feb 2009.
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