Real Genius
(1985)
Overview
When teenage geniuses Mitch Taylor and Chris Knight, working on an advanced laser project, learn that the military wants to use it as a weapon, they decide to thwart the plan.
Director
Martha Coolidge
Writers
Neal Israel, Pat Proft, Pat Proft, Neal Israel, PJ Torokvei
Top Billed
Val Kilmer
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Reviews
Wuchak
⭐ 6/10April 28, 2018
The Big Bang guys when they were in college (not really, but sort of)
RELEASED IN 1985 and directed by Martha Coolidge, "Real Genius" is a college dramedy about a 15 year-old genius in laser technology (Gabe Jarret) who’s recruited by physics Professor Jerry Hathaway (William Atherton), who has ulterior motives for having the kid work in his personal lab. The newbie’s roommate turns out to be the most brilliant freshman in history, who’s now a…
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Filipe Manuel Neto
March 27, 2024
**After all, it is possible to make a film for teenagers without barracks humor or sexual obsessions.**
During the 80s, there was an explosion of films aimed at young audiences, and this is, perhaps, one of the most interesting, although it is as forgettable as almost all of them. Of course, it fits into the young thinking of the time: rebellion, revolt against institutions and parents, incapable of understanding their children, but it combine…
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Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$8,000,000
Revenue
$12,952,019