Review of Real Genius (1985) by Robert F — 04 Mar 2009

It's a cute movie. What happened to the other "actors"???

This review of Real Genius (1985) was written by Robert F on 04 Mar 2009.

Real Genius has generally received positive reviews.

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By Alex W (1,471) on 07 Aug 2014

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By Robert B (2,055) on 23 Jan 2012

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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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The popcorn scene is one of the funniest and wackiest ideas I've seen on screen…

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By Shane D (789) on 30 Jul 2013

Full of wit and great humor. This is what an 80's movie is suppose to be…

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By Cynthia W (137) on 12 Nov 2011

Perfectly fun 80's film. Full of CHEESE but tons of laughs…

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