Review of Real Genius (1985) by The Tenth Muse — 09 Jan 2009

When Val Kilmer is present, any piece of cinema is automatically good. It is said, there for it is.

This review of Real Genius (1985) was written by The Tenth Muse on 09 Jan 2009.

Real Genius has generally received positive reviews.

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By Paul Attanasio (217) for Washington Post (9,851) on 02 Jan 2018

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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By Brandon L (411) on 16 Apr 2012

An 80s classic if there ever was one. A must see…

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By Jesse O (1,397) on 14 Jul 2018

You know, 80s movies are kind of an anomaly. At least major 80s teen comedies…

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By Scott M (2,584) on 20 Mar 2017

This movie does not get the credit it deserves. Very funny and well-acted. A good 80's movie. Val Kilmer is great in this role…

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By Kacee F (12) on 08 Apr 2012

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

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By Ted W (1,490) on 24 Aug 2017

Real Genius may have seemed really rad back in the 80s, but it has not aged well…

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By Trista J (217) on 18 Apr 2013

It can't receive less than 5 stars for that epic pop corn scene. The 80's at it's best and one of my all time favorites…

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By Allan C (2,173) on 01 Mar 2015

Real Genius is Real fun. A must see! It's A moral imperative…

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By Mic R (100) on 01 Dec 2012

Fairly typical 80s teen geek movie. Possibly includes a few too many montages throughout…

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By Dave J (1,987) on 12 May 2012

I love this movie! Val Kilmer is one of my favorite actors…

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