Review of Real Genius (1985) by Debbie A — 03 May 2008

This movie started my crush on Val Kilmer!

This review of Real Genius (1985) was written by Debbie A on 03 May 2008.

Real Genius has generally received positive reviews.

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By Emily M (387) on 17 Apr 2012

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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 Shane D (789) on 30 Jul 2013

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

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By Tiffany Z (31) on 12 May 2012

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

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