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An underrated little picture, Real Genius offers a rare college comedy that doesn't rely on gross-out humor--and a look at Val Kilmer before he turned into a star. A high school whiz kid (Gabriel Jarret) arrives at a brainy college, where the crème de la crème of the science students are marshaled under an ambitious professor (expert villain William Atherton). Unbeknownst to them, the kids are working on a weapons system that the prof plans on selling to the government. The star student, and chief rabble-rouser, is played by Kilmer, in good early form as a cocky genius who hasn't lost touch with his goofy side. The director is Martha Coolidge, whose Valley Girl was one of the brightest (and most unexpected) of '80s comedies; she keeps the movie perking along and never worries about dumbing down a film that just happens to be about smart people. --Robert Horton
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By Linda
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is the best movie ever I love it so much Val Kilmer is AMAZING and FUNNY. I am so happy it came in time and I had no problems with it. The quality of the film is great and what i like the most is that theres a picture on the dvd dics which is rare now when you buy a dvd. I'm just really happy to have it! Another great film in my Val Kilmer collection yeah !!!!
By S. K. L. Ip
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
It's definitely one of the best Val Kilmer's movies. It's entertaining and it's inspirational. I first watched this movie on TV when I was in university, and I have been looking for the dvd. Fortunately I find it at Amazon and it's sold at such an amazing price. If you love the 80s, you'll love this movie. It's smart; it's funny and it's definitely 80s. The movie ends with Tears For Fear's "Everybody Wants to Rule the World". It totally fits the movie's storyline. 5 stars!
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By falcon
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
this film is awesome.i loved it.it's only Val Kilmer's second feature
film,the first being Top Secret a year earlier.basically,it all about a
college full of misfit geniuses and the mischief they get into,since
most of them don't have to study.there are some very quirky
characters,and some pretty funny pranks.but it's not all fun and
games.there are some serious moments.though for sheer zaniness,it's
hard to beat this film.the music,especially by Tears for Fears took me
back in time to the 80's.if you're looking for high art,this movie is
far from it.but,if you just wanna sit back,turn your brain off,and have
some fun,this could be you movie.for me,it's a perfect 5/5
film,the first being Top Secret a year earlier.basically,it all about a
college full of misfit geniuses and the mischief they get into,since
most of them don't have to study.there are some very quirky
characters,and some pretty funny pranks.but it's not all fun and
games.there are some serious moments.though for sheer zaniness,it's
hard to beat this film.the music,especially by Tears for Fears took me
back in time to the 80's.if you're looking for high art,this movie is
far from it.but,if you just wanna sit back,turn your brain off,and have
some fun,this could be you movie.for me,it's a perfect 5/5
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Lasing a stick of dynamite!
This is one of those movies that stays fun no matter how many times you see it year after year. Val Kilmer had made a couple of movies before this one, but this was his breakout... Read more
Published on Jun 10 2004 by Craig Matteson
5.0 out of 5 stars
college should be like this
Real Genius is definitely a great film. I don't know that I would say it is Kilmer's best, but it does show off his considerable comic talent, and I consider it one of his... Read more
Published on Mar 16 2004 by Jon Norris
3.0 out of 5 stars
Movie Great, DVD blows
The movie itself is great. Cheesy, but a true 80s classic. Unfortunately, this DVD version is horrible. If you already own the VHS, don't bother with the DVD. Read more
Published on Nov 15 2003 by Kaizen
5.0 out of 5 stars
The 80's best kept secret.
"Smart people on ice!"
Missing geniuses found living in student's closets
Apples that spontaneously combust on the teacher's desk
These are but some of the classic... Read more
Published on Sep 26 2003 by Charles B Valentino
4.0 out of 5 stars
A must have for every college geek!
Every college student should own the movie "Animal House". But every college geek should own "Real Genius" as well. Read more
Published on Sep 8 2003 by Jaelin B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
'it's a moral imperative'
Like "the manhattan project" and "wargames", this is a smart, funny, and endearing 80s movie with an important message about the responsibility that comes with... Read more
Published on Aug 13 2003 by Miles Jacob
5.0 out of 5 stars
a hacker's classic
While this movie is loads of fun, to really understand it, you need to be immersed in the MIT-style hacker culture. Read more
Published on Jun 21 2003 by Mayer Goldberg
5.0 out of 5 stars
Val: Where are your sideburns?
When I think genius the first name that comes to mind is of course, Sir Val Kilmer. I mean, hes at least in my top 4 favorite Batmans ever! Read more
Published on Jun 11 2003 by mark amuedo
1.0 out of 5 stars
very good for its day
This was a great movie when it came out. The jokes were in, they hairstyle and dialugue is witty. And its cool to see Kilmer before his macho roles after this one. Read more
Published on April 7 2003 by jane
1.0 out of 5 stars
Potential for more
The very basic premises could have been a very good movie. Don't get me wrong. There are some excellent actors in there, and some amazing dialogue. Read more
Published on April 7 2003 by j Black
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