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 Alex W (1,471) on 07 Aug 2014

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By Mic R (100) on 01 Dec 2012

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By Mark N (906) on 30 Apr 2012

Boring, tedious and relentlessly 80's in logic…

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By Henrysmovieguide C (135) 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 Cynthia W (137) on 12 Nov 2011

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

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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 Francis L (354) on 19 Nov 2012

A funny light hearted movie that consistently charms, Real Genius is a one of a kind comedy…

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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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