If I Had Known I Was a Genius (2007)

A teenager with a high I.Q. who decides to become an actor. When his TV show gets cancelled, he is faced with a difficult career choice.

Director:

Dominique Wirtschafter (as Domenique Lett-Wirtschafter)

Writer:

Markus Redmond

Stars:

Markus Redmond, Whoopi Goldberg, Keith David

Cast

Credited cast:
Markus Redmond	...	Michael Reed
Whoopi Goldberg	...	Mom
Keith David	...	Dad
Debra Wilson	...	Teresa Reed
Sharon Stone	...	Gloria Fremont
Tara Reid	...	Stephanie Robbins
Della Reese	...	Nana
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Nikita Ager	...	Cute Girl Club
Reed Alexander	...	Gifted kid #1
John Balma	...	Gifted School Teacher
Daniel Benzali	...	Walter
Jenica Bergere	...	Bitchy Young Woman
Nadia Bjorlin	...	Faith
Kwesi Boakye	...	Little Boy
Mark Boone Junior	...	Engine Man

Storyline

Underestimated and completely misunderstood boy genius living with a dysfunctional family goes through a series of life challenges and finds it very difficult to fit in anywhere. He finds his true calling when his path collides with his drama teacher who notices his special gift and potential to become an exceptional actor. He attemps to realize his dream of becoming an actor but not without facing desbelief and contempt from both his family and friends.

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Plot Keywords:

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 November 2007 (Romania)

Also Known As:

Genius: If Only I Had Known

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$4,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Chicago Pictures, Andrea Sperling Productions, Genius Film Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

User Reviews

I just got through seeing this film......

I actually have to say this film didn't do it for me!!! Hands down Della Reese had to have been the funniest in the movie but she had such a small role. There were a lot of flaws in the continuity....some of the time frames just didn't match up with background. Sharon Stone's character was extremely funny at the beginning but it wore off really fast as it started to get very annoying. There were a couple of parts where they could have cut out and I am thinking WHAT THE HECK IS THIS ANYWAY....they must be related to either the director or the crew somehow to get them a small part but towards the end these two characters kept popping up and its like ENOUGH ALREADY....these characters did not go with this movie whatsoever...they had to be written in at the last minute.

But I have to say the concept was very original but needed some extreme help!!!!!! I say go directly to cable.....not wide screen theater material....which is very said because I love Sharon Stone and Whoopi!! Not trying to be cruel but I just don't see this making harding any money financially.