Real Genius (1985) 6.8
Teenage geniuses deal with their abilities while developing a laser. Director:Martha Coolidge |
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Real Genius (1985) 6.8
Teenage geniuses deal with their abilities while developing a laser. Director:Martha Coolidge |
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Val Kilmer | ... | ||
| Gabriel Jarret | ... |
Mitch Taylor
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| Michelle Meyrink | ... |
Jordan
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| William Atherton | ... | ||
| Jon Gries | ... |
Lazlo Hollyfeld
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| Patti D'Arbanville | ... |
Sherry Nugil
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| Stacy Peralta | ... |
Shuttle Pilot
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Daniel Ades | ... |
Laser Ray Victim
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Andres Aybar | ... |
Bartender
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Louis Giambalvo | ... |
Maj. Carnagle
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| Ed Lauter | ... |
David Decker
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Charles Shull | ... |
Air Force General
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| Beau Billingslea | ... |
George
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Charles Parks | ... |
Larry
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| Sean Frye | ... |
Boy at Science Fair
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Mitch is one of the youngest students ever accepted to a university known for its programs for geniuses. He's partnered up with his roommate, science club legend Chris Knight, on a project to develop a high-powered laser. Together with their hyper-kinetic friends, they employ their intellects in the pursuit of bigger blasts, practical jokes, and a deeper understanding of what real genius is. When their final, functional laser is stolen by their teacher for a military weapon, they decide to get even. Written by Lordship <lordship@juno.com>
First off: This is an 80s movie. It contains within it certain aspects of the 80s film genre which may cause you to cringe. A youthful, innocent boy gets corrupted by the feckless rebel; a vicious adult has his own agenda; boy gets seduced by teenage girl who may or may not be the current sex symbol. All generalizations aside, the roles in this movie are well-written and well-played. Val Kilmer is at his absolute best, William Atherton is as sly as Jeffrey Jones is oafish in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." The supporting heroine is annoying and unneeded, but who needs her when you've got Jonathan Gries to laugh at? All-around fun and plenty of one-liners that'll have you wishing you could be so witty.