Real Genius
dir. Martha Coolidge
71
6 sourcesSynopsis
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.
Critics consensus
It follows college tropes, but Real Genius has an optimistic streak that puts you on Val Kilmer's side all the way.
Directed byMartha Coolidge
StarringVal Kilmer, Gabriel Jarret, Michelle Meyrink, William Atherton, Robert Prescott, Louis Giambalvo
Written byNeal Israel, Pat Proft, PJ Torokvei
CinematographyVilmos Zsigmond
EditingRichard Chew
MusicThomas Newman
Real Genius
1985 · PG · 1h 46m
Comedy, Romance, Science Fiction
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.
Our Verdict
71
Critics Consensus
It follows college tropes, but Real Genius has an optimistic streak that puts you on Val Kilmer's side all the way.
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