Weird Science (1985)
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Reviews Counted:24
Fresh:13
Rotten:11
Average Rating:5.4/10
Runtime: 1 hr 34 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: Teenage geeks Gary (Anthony Michael Hall) and Wyatt (Ilan Mitchell-Smith) are sick of being ignored by girls, abused by cool guys, and forced to spend their weekend nights watching nerdy old sci-fi... [More]
Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Kelly Le Brock, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Bill Paxton
Director: John Hughes
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Reviews for Weird Science
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Throw in an infectious Oingo Boingo title tune, LeBrock in the finest fashions the Reagan-era could offer, and intoxicated tales of large-chested, knee-happy ex-girlfriends, and you have yourself one delectable adolescent comedy. Full Review |
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Le Brock plays her character with a sense of style and wit, something the rest of Weird Science largely lacks. Full Review |
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Weird Science veers off into a typical coming-of-age saga without exploring any of the psychological territory it lightly sails over in the early going. Full Review |
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3/5 |
A mildly dirty reworking of love, popularity and wild times, this is John Hughes’ scrappiest film to date, but it redeems its tastelessness and stupidity by being fairly funny most of the time. Full Review |
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3/5 |
Weird Science is an odd mix of risqué shenanigans, puerile pranks and dubious gender politics. It also happens to be very funny. Full Review |
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3/5 |
Feels like something that Hughes slapped together over the course of one weed-filled weekend. It's a novelty flick, but a fairly funny one ... for the most part. Full Review |
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2/5 |
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3/5 |
Explores some playful male adolescent fantasies. Full Review |
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3/5 |
Amusing teen trifle on its own merits.
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2/5 |
All those who pine about John Hughes not making teen movies any more should be forced to watch this one again – they weren’t all Pretty in Pink. Full Review |
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4/5 |
Guilty pleasure classic. Anthony Michael Hall's character's drunken rambles hold a shining place in the pop culture hall of fame.
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2/5 |
...hormonally driven juvenile dribble.
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1/5 |
It's great, if you're 13, and living in the 80s, and have a crush on Kelly Le Brock.
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Classic 80s flick! Ridiculous fun!
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