Review of Real Genius (1985) by Jodi M — 05 Jan 2008

This has been my favorite movie since I was 14 years old.

This review of Real Genius (1985) was written by Jodi M on 05 Jan 2008.

Real Genius has generally received positive reviews.

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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 Melanie D (381) on 28 Jan 2013

Great, enjoyable multi-viewer where the real star is the lost wonderful, colorful, innocent era known as the '80s…

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By Scott M (2,584) 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 Kacee F (12) on 08 Apr 2012

A crazy retarded movie. It makes you wonder who thinks of this sh*t. I stil love it though…

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By Nick Rogers (786) for Suite101.com (114) on 16 Sep 2015

A witty, whip-smart and wise classic…

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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 Voodoo123 (536) on 23 Oct 2022

The talented cast feel wasted in this 'quirky' comedy that juggles a coming of age teenagers story with a sinister military weapon development…

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By Daniel P (2,457) on 12 Aug 2012

Without question this is the best movie of all time…

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

Not bad for an 80's movie. I would say the jokes work about half the time…

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