Review of Real Genius (1985) by Andrew S — 11 Jan 2008

Hilarious! A must-see for Val Kilmer fans.

This review of Real Genius (1985) was written by Andrew S on 11 Jan 2008.

Real Genius has generally received positive reviews.

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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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