Review of Real Genius (1985) by Stephen K — 20 Aug 2008

One of the greatest 80s movies ever made!!!!!!!

This review of Real Genius (1985) was written by Stephen K on 20 Aug 2008.

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 Brandon L (411) on 16 Apr 2012

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

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By Josh D (471) on 06 Jun 2012

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

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By Cronis M (62) on 21 Aug 2015

8/21/2015: An entertaining movie, but pretty awful at the same time…

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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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Old school! another me & my best friend movie…

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

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