Real Genius (1985)

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (1473 movies items)

" Meet Chris Knight, the Einstein of the 80’s. He can turn the simple into the simply amazing, and now he turns revenge into high comedy. Mitch Taylor is one of the youngest students ever accepted to a university known for its programs for geniuses. He partners up with his roommate, science club legend Chris Knight, on a project to develop a high-powered laser. Together with their hyperkinetic friends, they employ their intellects in the pursuit of bigger blasts, practical jokes, and a dee"

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"Pros: Val Kilmer, in a earlier role. It’s like Revenge of the Nerds, only without the ick factor. The soundtrack It’s a fun movie."

Movies Viewed in 2023 (578 movies items)

" First Viewing Viewing Date: September 24th Via: iTunes Store Plot: An uptight teenage prodigy enters a top engineering college, but feels awkward among the freewheeling students. When a professor aims to turn their laser project into a military weapon, he and his offbeat roommate plot to ruin the plan. Rating: 6.6/10 Why Did I Watch It? I like '80s movies and this one appeared on my radar for its promising user ratings."

Why It’s Rated (604 movies items)

"Rated: PG Why it’s rated: Adult language and Adult situations "

DVD Pickups Fall/Winter 2022 (45 movies items)

"Why is Real Genius a childhood favorite of mine? Is it the ridiculous popcorn ending? Is it the charming, twinkle eyed Val Kilmer? I have no idea but I'm eager to revisit it and find out."

Movies the giraffe watched in 2021: March (34 movies items)

"First viewing - Mar. 29th I wish I'd seen Real Genius when I was a teenager, as I suspect I would've loved it then. Watching it now, it's fine. There are some really funny moments, but some of the jokes fell flat for me. And there's only one female character that exists beyond being an object of desire, which bugged me. I'd also say it's fairly obvious where the plot is going, but they do enough to keep it entertaining along the way. I'm glad I finally watched it, though I probably wouldn't sit"

Favorite Comedy Films: 1984-1985 (67 movies items)

" Directed by: Martha Coolidge Produced by: Brian Grazer and Robert Daley Written by: Neal Israel, PJ Torokvei, and Pat Proft Cinematography: Vilmos Zsigmond Edited by: Richard Chew Music by: Thomas Newman Distributed by: Tri-Star Pictures"

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" Robert Prescott Val Kilmer and Mark Kamiyama "