Real Genius

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Nolen S @Uncle_Smith17 Jul 23, 2026 Real Genius is an absolute cult classic and one of the rare films I can watch repeatedly without ever tiring of it. Sadly, I fear many modern viewers miss the brilliance of its humor. Wrapped up in today's flashy technology and cinema, they dismiss the film's premise as far-fetched and unworthy of praise. But they are missing the point. This movie beautifully connects with audiences through exceptionally witty writing, unforgettable characters, and a sharp commentary on arrogance—specifically targeting people who view themselves as smarter, better, or more worthy than everyone else. As an engineer, I can confidently say the characters are dead-on. They perfectly mirror the hyper-intelligent, eccentric people I actually knew and went to college with. See more thiago S @Thiagostone May 10, 2026 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Farah R @Farah Apr 6, 2026 Asides from Val Kilmer’s charm and good looks, there’s absolutely no reason to watch this outrageous display of nonsense. The story and characters are too silly, with outdated 80s quirks that are no longer funny. See more Jeremy R. @rockyrondone Jan 6, 2026 This might not hav been a “blockbuster”, but it has all the elements of an amazing 80’s movie!! Just rewatched it at the Alamo Drafthouse in Dallas… it’s a 5 star in my book!! See more Jerod S @jeroduptown Dec 19, 2025 It's Kilmer burning up the 80s college vibes. Nothing great and minus one star for whoever designed the movie cover and did that to Val. See more Brent H @BrentMHinson Oct 29, 2025 Since its release in the mid-80s, I've watched Real Genius more times than I can count. With Kilmer's passing, I had to rewatch the film to remember just how great he is in this movie. The film shifts back and forth between a quick-witted comedy and a somewhat serious political drama. Honestly, without Val Kilmer's charm as Chris Knight, it would not work as well as it does. It would still be an enjoyable movie, but Kilmer, in his second feature role, brings an intangible element that allows the film to maintain a healthy balance between serious and humorous moments. The plot revolves around engineering students unknowingly creating a military weapon. While that doesn't necessarily sound like something that would contain laugh-out-loud moments, the cast and the script find a way to make something that sounds quite serious on paper an intelligent yet comedic film. Some of the more serious political elements may be a bit much for some people, but don't let that deter you from seeing the charismatic wit of Val Kilmer at the beginning of his career. Oh, and the use of Tears For Fear's "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" as the movie transitions into the credits is a masterful choice. See more Read all reviews

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