Review of Real Genius (1985) by Adam Z — 21 Nov 2007

My favorite Val Kilmer movie. Some days Aaron Hamilton looks like him, when his hair is particularly sticky uppy.

This review of Real Genius (1985) was written by Adam Z on 21 Nov 2007.

Real Genius has generally received positive reviews.

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