Real Genius (4K, Blu-ray, Digital) [1985] (English)

Real Genius looks amazing on 4K UHD. The remaster brings vibrant colors and crystal-clear visuals, while Dolby Atmos adds depth to the sound. The movie itself is still a fun, quirky 80s gem with Val Kilmer at his best. If you're a fan, this upgrade is a must-have for the collection. The extras are a nice bonus too!

This is one of my favorite comedies to come out in the 1980's. Val Kilmer really did an amazing job in his role as one of the smartest college students at a school for the best and brightest. It's full of great laughs and I still get a kick out of it even after repeated viewings.

good condition no damage of bluray

Amazon hiked up the prices when Val Kilmer died. Glad to see Walmart didn't take the low road and do the same.

Great upgrade to a good movie! Sometimes I am surprised at what movies get chosen for as 4K Upgrades, but I'm THRILLED to see this one available! Especially when the price point is under $15!

Classic fun movie from the 80's. Great soundtrack.

You all have been great with my packages, thanks 😊

arrived quickly

It doesn't get much more peak 80s than Val Kilmer Vs. William Atherton. Maybe not as revelatory a 4K experience as say, PAN'S LABYRINTH, but hey, it's REAL GENIUS, dude. This edition looks a heck of a lot better than it did in its 7622 airings on 80s afternoon TV fer sure.

I am so happy this movie received the 4K treatment! I have loved this movie since I saw it theatrically in the 80's, and I'm so happy that it largely holds up well. A thematic parent to “The Big Bang Theory,” and maybe a little influenced by “Revenge of the Nerds” (without the troubling gay stereotype) this is one of the best Survival of the Smartest movies. Plus, it has a sly Cold War plot that really distinguishes it from the other such films I can think of. The humor is also smart, both in clever set-ups and in what I would call a Marx Brothers way (sample: “I want to see more of you in the lab.” “Fine, I'll gain weight.”). This 4K presentation is really great, proving you don't need wild special effects scenes to make a HDR pop off the screen. Like “Animal House,” a lot of the copy-of-a-copy-like releases of this movie made me think it was a little grimy on purpose. Sure the dorm room sets are authentically filthy, but the care that the crew took to make sure color helps tell the story is evident here. The way Val Kilmer's yellow shirt draws your eye in the drab classroom is just one example of how the movie points you in the direction of what it wants you to see. If there's one thing that dates the movie, it's the way it treats women as sexy accompaniments or manic-cute innocents. It can be a little distracting, but for me the charms of this movie outweigh this dated flaw and I think everyone would enjoy it.