Review of Weird Science (1985) by Kate K — 22 Sep 2009

John Hughes is the king of teenage flicks. This film is every boys fantasy!

This review of Weird Science (1985) was written by Kate K on 22 Sep 2009.

Weird Science has generally received positive reviews.

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Since I'm not a sex-crazed teenage boy, I definitely didn't get as much enjoyment out of this one as other John Hughes movie, but I can accept that…

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By Gavin P (778) on 17 Jun 2017

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By Alexander H (247) on 09 Jun 2016

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By Jason C (2,488) on 16 Jan 2014

The premise is a little too out there for me and the theme is way too in your face. But its got some great comedic moments…

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By Kevin L (2,013) on 04 Mar 2017

John Hughes writes some sharp dialogue but the interesting premise seems to have been wasted in the second half of the movie…

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By Lucas M (648) on 01 Apr 2015

A funny and remarkable comedy. Very adolescent level, but still a good entertainment. Fresh…

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By Joel G (229) on 19 May 2014

Though the obvious quirkiness can be offputting, this American comedy is surprisingly quite funny and adequately serves in being no more than…

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By Sarah M (1,063) on 27 Sep 2015

The 80s was a strange, strange time when nothing made sense and you had to suspend disbelief when it came to plot (and fashion). Science = magic…

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By Jairo A (306) on 02 Mar 2014

Weird Science is one of those movies that shouldn't be taken seriously in order to be enjoyed…

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By Kevin M. W (1,682) on 12 Feb 2016

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