Review of Real Genius (1985) by Brooke J — 18 Jun 2008

Oh, the popcorn scene is priceless. A great 80's movie.

This review of Real Genius (1985) was written by Brooke J on 18 Jun 2008.

Real Genius has generally received positive reviews.

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By Alexander C (2,448) on 01 Dec 2012

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

If you don't develop a crush on the adorable Michelle Meyrink by the end of this, you are not a nerd…

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

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

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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 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 Anna Q (515) on 24 Feb 2013

Funny movie! Definitely three stars! The fourth one is for nostalgia and Val Kilmer…

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By Emily M (387) on 17 Apr 2012

Witty comedy about a 15-year-old kid who gets into Pacific Tech, a college made up of some of the smartest minds in the country, and rooms…

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By Michael F (1,296) on 13 Jul 2013

Very funny, and a good story. the acting was great…

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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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