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Real Genius
Real Genius
Actors: Val Kilmer, Gabriel Jarret, Michelle Meyrink, William Atherton, Jon Gries
Director: Martha Coolidge
Genres: Comedy
PG     2002     1hr 48min

MITCH IS ONE OF THE YOUNGEST STUDENTS EVER ACCEPTED TO A UNIVERSITY KNOWN FOR ITS PROGRAMS FOR GENIUSES. HES PARTNERED UP WITH HIS ROOMMATE, SCIENCE CLUB LEGEND CHRIS KNIGHT, ON A PROJECT TO DEVELOP A HIGH POWERED LASER.

     

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Actors: Val Kilmer, Gabriel Jarret, Michelle Meyrink, William Atherton, Jon Gries
Director: Martha Coolidge
Creators: Vilmos Zsigmond, Brian Grazer, Robert Daley, Sam Crespi-Horowitz, Neal Israel, Pat Proft, Peter Torokvei
Genres: Comedy
Sub-Genres: School Days
Studio: Sony Pictures
Format: DVD - Color,Full Screen,Widescreen - Closed-captioned,Subtitled
DVD Release Date: 06/11/2002
Original Release Date: 08/07/1985
Theatrical Release Date: 08/07/1985
Release Year: 2002
Run Time: 1hr 48min
Screens: Color,Full Screen,Widescreen
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Total Copies: 0
Members Wishing: 10
MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Languages: English
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

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Member Movie Reviews

Beth P. (dvdswapee)
Reviewed on 1/21/2015...
Too vulgar/crude for me. Stopped watching after 10 minutes.
2 of 9 member(s) found this review helpful.
Shannon B. (brbarnes71) from POTEAU, OK
Reviewed on 1/29/2011...

Loved the movie and would recommend over a lot of the newer college comedy options out there. GET IT if you can! I have it but not sure I can sacrifice for a credit yet....
4 of 6 member(s) found this review helpful.

Movie Reviews

One of the Most Underrated Comedies of All Time
John L. Maillard | Toms River, NJ USA | 04/10/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)

""Real Genius", along with Amy Heckerling's brilliant "Johnny Dangerously", is one of those comedies that never seemed to grasp the audience of other famous '80s flicks like "Caddyshack" or "Back to School". Well, now that it's on DVD, it's a perfect time to see what you've been missing."Real Genius" is a simple story really. It's about a 15-year-old whiz named Mitch who goes off to this technology school, where's he's forced to fit in with all of the other brainiacs who spend most of their time simply being smart. While there, he meets up with fellow genius Chris Knight, played with full gusto by Val Kilmer. Chris and Mitch are hand-picked by their professor and head genius, Jerry Hathaway, to lead a team of students that will develop a laser. Seemingly harmless, the team later learns that Hathaway has his own agenda for the laser (actually, the military's agenda), and they attempt to spoil the plot as only really smart kids can.Mitch and Chris' on-screen chemistry works, simply because as Chris puts it, "I was just like you." Kilmer's Chris Knight is the rebel of the group, scheming against the brown-nosing Kent and causing Hathaway's major headaches throughout the film. Kilmer's facial expressions are some of the best of the decade, and he's got some classic lines to boot. It's too bad Kilmer went on to things like "The Saint". His best work is in "Real Genius". Consider this: When Hathaway tells him he needs to be "seeing more of him at the lab," Kilmer replies, "Fine. I'll gain weight." Oh yeah, comedy baby.So if you haven't seen "Real Genius" yet, I urge you to rent the DVD when it arrives. And make sure you're eating popcorn."
College should be like this
Jon Norris | Oregon, USA | 03/16/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)

"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 best.It is a delightful college romp with geeks aplenty, and the humor is a lot classier than Animal House, which is another good college flick. It is full of subtle and not so subtle satire on society, such as the botched saying ("like shooting ducks in a barrel") in the slick video boardroom presentation for the weapon concept, and the remark from one general after hearing about having a working weapon system by June - "Don't ask me, I haven't had a working weapon system since Korea."I can't add anything about the Cal Tech trivia, but it did seem to me that the limo used for the weapon test looked an awful lot like JFK's ill-fated Dallas limo. Veiled commentary about the Military-Industrial Complex?There is, of course, lots of geek/college humor, but nothing really gross. The sexual humor and references are pretty light, well handled, and fit in with the story. The humor covers the social commentary well, and the film makes its statements without preaching. It is a film I recommend to all students entering college. It is also one of those films that I watch regularly to boost my spirits and have a good time. It reminds one not to take onself too seriously. Highly recommended."
Best College Comedy EVER
Duane N. Burghard | Columbia, MO United States | 08/16/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)

"Maybe it's just that I was in college when this film came out, maybe it's that I'm a big Val Kilmer fan, but whatever the reason, Real Genius is one of the funniest films ever made. It contains what I consider to be the single funniest line ever put on film ("Was it a dream where you see yourself in sort of sun God robes on a pyramid, with a thousand naked women screaming and throwing little pickles at you? Why am I the only person that has that dream?"). The mostly never heard from again cast (aside from Kilmer and Atherton) does a great job, and Martha Coolidge directs her best effort with a perfect contemporary soundtrack (though another reviewer is *definitely* right about the music being mixed far higher than the dialog). All of that said, it is an incredible crime against all people my age (mid to late 30s) that this DVD has **NO** features. An interview or commentary by Kilmer would be a must (not to mention director Coolidge). Kilmer told *great* stories at the time about his research for the role with the brainiacs at Pepperdine ... those should be ON THE DVD. What is it about these studio people that they don't get the whole point of the DVD medium. Putting just the film on DVD makes the studio look stupid, makes it clear they don't care about the film, and it's insulting to those of us who have been anxiously awaiting this release."