Review of Weird Science (1985) by Jobert B — 30 Dec 2008

Fun, freewheeling twist on the 80s teen sex comedy.

This review of Weird Science (1985) was written by Jobert B on 30 Dec 2008.

Weird Science has generally received positive reviews.

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By Nick S (1,027) on 07 Mar 2017

One of the best terrible movies ever. I loved this as a kid and it still gives me a good time. R.I.P. Bill Paxton…

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By Sean L (983) on 20 Sep 2016

A pair of hapless teenage geeks create their dream woman with the aid of a home computer and proceed to turn their social standing upside down…

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By Andrew M (2,871) on 12 Feb 2016

A great combination of sci-fi and comedy, gushing with 80's delight…

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By Jacob D (884) on 22 May 2017

A cheesy cult classic from the eighties that is a blast to watch, funny jokes, good performances, and lots of creativity…

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By Samuel M (745) on 29 Mar 2015

Quizás no de las películas más interesantes de John Hughes y en algunos aspectos muy desaprovechada…

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By Danny R (594) on 09 Jul 2016

Right under Ferris for best Hughes movie…

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By Daniel H (1,174) on 29 May 2017

Hilarious.. an all time favorite.. KL is beautiful.. AMH is histerical.. John Hughes is a genius…

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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 Paul B (2,474) on 19 May 2014

Not necessarily the best movie ever made, but I really think it is one of the most solid comedies that's consistently funny through out…

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By Lewis E (436) 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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