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Yes, apparently the sequel is in production with Val Kilmer signed to reprise his original role as Chris Knight.

The attack weasels are on full alert. :mad:

*shrug*

a sequel made 24 years later is not much of a sequel. its more of a remake with the original characters in older roles.

it might be fun to revisit the idea without having it be the further adventures of the students of the original.

i loved that movie when it came out. im willing to give a "sequel" the benefit of the doubt

*sings "every body wants to rule the world"*

Eh well... seeing how Val Kilmer is no longer the young attractive man but rather three times himself with a quadruple chin I'm thinking it might not work all too well.

Eh well... seeing how Val Kilmer is no longer the young attractive man but rather three times himself with a quadruple chin I'm thinking it might not work all too well.
*smack* dont dis val!

he wont be playing a student. it will be him as his character from the film 25 years later when he is a professor and a new crop of geniuses is at the university.

Hm... considering some of his subsequent movies, can Val still play "smart"? I mean, sure there's his Doc Holliday in "Tombstone," but he also did "The Saint." I'm not so sure...

"Real Genius" is one of my all-time favorite movies. I don't really see a need for a "Real Genius 2", so that already makes me think the smart-factor will be lacking, but I'll give it a chance. After all, who would have thought we needed a "Hamlet 2" but that movie was "Pure Genius."

the quality of the one-liners better be the same as the first movie.

the quality of the one-liners better be the same as the first movie.

. . . .I drank what?

. . . .I drank what?
"I file this under 'H' for 'Toy'."

"I file this under 'H' for 'Toy'."
"I think we used too much."

Yardstick it to say, a typical Uwe Boll production to measure how shitty this sequel will be.

Only my love of the original allows me to have even a scintilla of hope that this will be, even remotely, a good idea.

MITCH (as VoG): And Kent?

KENT: Yes, God?

MITCH: Stop playing with yourself.

KENT: (long pause) It IS God!

"I think we used too much."

Mitch: why does he go into my closet?
Chris: Why do you go into your closet?
Mitch: to get my clothes but that's not why he goes in there.
Chris: of course, he's much too big, he'll never fit into your clothes. think about these things before answering... 20 points higher and thinks a man that size will fit into his clothes? *scoffs*

Chris: If there's anything I can do for you, or more to the point TO you, please let me know.
Girl: Can you hammer a six inch spike through a board with your penis?
Chris: Not right now.
Girl: A girl's gotta have her standards.

:D

Kent: "What's all this supposed to be?"
Chris: "This? This is ice. This is what happens to water when it gets too cold. This? *points to Kent* This is Kent. This is what happens to people when they get too sexually frustrated."


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6n4mneYBjS0

Speaking as a movie star myself, I'm glad they got an authentic, actual genius to play the antagonist.

The guy casted as the villain is highly intelligent in real life, and in fact turned down the Fulbright Scholarship to MIT to become an actor.

"This? This is a penis stretcher... wanna try it?"

Chris: If there's anything I can do for you, or more to the point TO you, please let me know.
Girl: Can you hammer a six inch spike through a board with your penis?
Chris: Not right now.
Girl: A girl's gotta have her standards.

:D
Followed by: "That girl is really smart." :D

Also: "Moles and trolls, moles and trolls, work, work, work, work, work! We spent all this time setting this up and all you want to do is study. I'm sorry, this is not like me -- I'm depressed! We had -- what? No one for the mutant hamster races. We had one entry for the Madame Curie look-alike contest, and he was disqualified later. Why do I bother?"

Something like that. That was from memory.

Wait, is this the movie where there's a load of popcorn at the end?

I just want to make sure because that was one of the worst films ever but people seem to be fans here.

Wait, is this the movie where there's a load of popcorn at the end?

I just want to make sure because that was one of the worst films ever but people seem to be fans here.
Screw you, beyotch. That movie was brilliant.

Screw you, beyotch. That movie was brilliant.

It was brilliant in that someone convinced a studio to make it, it's one of those films where I think of all the starving children around the world and the money we waste.

Wait, is this the movie where there's a load of popcorn at the end?

I just want to make sure because that was one of the worst films ever but people seem to be fans here.

Everyone's entitled to their completely benighted opinion.

It was brilliant in that someone convinced a studio to make it, it's one of those films where I think of all the starving children around the world and the money we waste.

Right. A film where the people responsible for inadvertently inventing a weapon decide to destroy it, and generate much levity in both processes. That's a reason to invoke world hunger. Give me a break.

Wait, is this the movie where there's a load of popcorn at the end?

I just want to make sure because that was one of the worst films ever but people seem to be fans here.

It has a 6.7 average IMDB rating. Not too great but more good than bad, and definitely not among the worst. So you're wrong. Democracy proof, POW!

It has a 6.7 average IMDB rating. Not too great but more good than bad, and definitely not among the worst. So you're wrong. Democracy proof, POW!

I've seen enough of the choices of democracy to question its decisions :)

Right. A film where the people responsible for inadvertently inventing a weapon decide to destroy it, and generate much levity in both processes. That's a reason to invoke world hunger. Give me a break.

I'm not being scornful, nor particularly serious, I just thought it sucked

I've seen enough of the choices of democracy to question its decisions :)


HOW DARE YOU. HOW DARE YOU GOOD SIR.

*walks off in a huff*

I'm not being scornful, nor particularly serious, I just thought it sucked

Then why not just say that instead of invoking the pasty, fat spectre of Sally Struthers (who apparently had no sense of irony).

It was brilliant in that someone convinced a studio to make it, it's one of those films where I think of all the starving children around the world and the money we waste.
No, it was brilliant in that it was an intelligently written story about amusing and interesting characters, well played by talented actors. A story which maintained a consistent level and mood of comedy throughout and managed to be smart without being belligerently controversial or belittling any serious issues. It humorously and realistically captured a certain aspect of academic life, and it did not talk down to its audience. Plus it was funny.

Everyone's entitled to their completely benighted opinion.
Indeed.

No, it was brilliant in that it was an intelligently written story about amusing and interesting characters, well played by talented actors. A story which maintained a consistent level and mood of comedy throughout and managed to be smart without being belligerently controversial or belittling any serious issues. It humorously and realistically captured a certain aspect of academic life, and it did not talk down to its audience. Plus it was funny..

Mitch is one of the youngest students ever accepted to a university known for its programs for geniuses. He's partnered up with his roommate, science club legend Chris Knight, on a project to develop a high-powered laser. Together with their hyper-kinetic friends, they employ their intellects in the pursuit of bigger blasts, practical jokes, and a deeper understanding of what real genius is. When their final, functional laser is stolen by their teacher for a military weapon, they decide to get even.

Yes, we can all relate to that.

No, it was brilliant in that it was an intelligently written story about amusing and interesting characters, well played by talented actors. A story which maintained a consistent level and mood of comedy throughout and managed to be smart without being belligerently controversial or belittling any serious issues. It humorously and realistically captured a certain aspect of academic life, and it did not talk down to its audience. Plus it was funny.

So very true. Remember when movie dialogue was smart? It still happens occasionally, but it takes a good director and a damn good writing team to make it work. Martha Coolidge directed Real Genius, and also Valley Girl, and she was able to wrest a good story out of Neal Israel and Pat Proft (remember Police Academy?) and frenetic, yet natural performances out of every actor. I was amused by the stereotypes in the film but didn't find them trite or empty. I know people like just about every character, even Kent, and especially the megalomaniacal professor.

Mitch is one of the youngest students ever accepted to a university known for its programs for geniuses. He's partnered up with his roommate, science club legend Chris Knight, on a project to develop a high-powered laser. Together with their hyper-kinetic friends, they employ their intellects in the pursuit of bigger blasts, practical jokes, and a deeper understanding of what real genius is. When their final, functional laser is stolen by their teacher for a military weapon, they decide to get even.

Yes, we can all relate to that.

You don't like the film, we get it.

And, having been a part of a so-called "gifted program" in elementary and middle schools, effectively designed to make me a social leper, I CAN relate to it.

Mitch is one of the youngest students ever accepted to a university known for its programs for geniuses. He's partnered up with his roommate, science club legend Chris Knight, on a project to develop a high-powered laser. Together with their hyper-kinetic friends, they employ their intellects in the pursuit of bigger blasts, practical jokes, and a deeper understanding of what real genius is. When their final, functional laser is stolen by their teacher for a military weapon, they decide to get even.

Yes, we can all relate to that.
Oh, I see, so this is all about YOUR feelings of intellectual inadequacy, is it? Well, there was always Kent for you to identify with. :p

So very true. Remember when movie dialogue was smart? It still happens occasionally, but it takes a good director and a damn good writing team to make it work. Martha Coolidge directed Real Genius, and also Valley Girl, and she was able to wrest a good story out of Neal Israel and Pat Proft (remember Police Academy?) and frenetic, yet natural performances out of every actor. I was amused by the stereotypes in the film but didn't find them trite or empty. I know people like just about every character, even Kent, and especially the megalomaniacal professor.
I liked smart people. I wish there were more of them around nowadays. They were fun to hang with.

I liked smart people. I wish there were more of them around nowadays. They were fun to hang with.

Yes. Yes they were.

I liked smart people. I wish there were more of them around nowadays. They were fun to hang with.

Yes. Yes they were.

Perhaps they left due to your taste in films?

Perhaps they left due to your taste in films?
meow.

I liked smart people. I wish there were more of them around nowadays. They were fun to hang with.
Well, then maybe you shouldn't have killed them all in order to harvest their brains and make the worlds most intelligent Bregenwurst.

I'm not being scornful, nor particularly serious, I just thought it sucked

You are not alone. I didn't care for the movie myself. I'm rather surprised at the number of people here who did enjoy it.

Meh.

Okay, that Valentasia guy is on about a moon book by Christopher Knight, right?

I just looked on a few minutes ago, and the character played by Val Kilmer is named "Chris Knight".

LG, are you yanking us?

Okay, that Valentasia guy is on about a moon book by Christopher Knight, right?

I just looked on a few minutes ago, and the character played by Val Kilmer is named "Chris Knight".

LG, are you yanking us?

*lets go for a moment* Yes, but no more now than usual.

*looks at Valentasia's pic* He looks like Megan's Law applies to him. Not exactly my style. :p

*lets go for a moment* Yes, but no more now than usual.

*looks at Valentasia's pic* He looks like Megan's Law applies to him. Not exactly my style. :p

Is that a piece of legislation, or a law of physics?

You can never tell on this board...

I'm totally going to catch you this time, clown prince of nationstates.

Is that a piece of legislation, or a law of physics?

You can never tell on this board...

I'm totally going to catch you this time, clown prince of nationstates.

Wiki says legislation.

Is that a piece of legislation, or a law of physics?

Can't it be both?

Perhaps they left due to your taste in films?

Wow. Totally uncalled-for.

Okay, that Valentasia guy is on about a moon book by Christopher Knight, right?

I just looked on a few minutes ago, and the character played by Val Kilmer is named "Chris Knight".

LG, are you yanking us?

A bit slow on the draw there, pal. I mentioned that with an IMDB link in that thread.

A bit slow on the draw there, pal. I mentioned that with an IMDB link in that thread.

My bad, I'll take your word that you got there first.

Jeez, the IMDB entry for the guy who played Mitch is a little sparse, hope he gets more work.

My bad, I'll take your word that you got there first.

Jeez, the IMDB entry for the guy who played Mitch is a little sparse, hope he gets more work.

I was just thinking about that earlier. Was wondering what happened to him. Has he done porn yet?

I was just thinking about that earlier. Was wondering what happened to him. Has he done porn yet?

Heh, probably did the sequel to the one with Screech...

Heh, probably did the sequel to the one with Screech...

screech did porn? Like...really? That sounds like one of those things you can't stand to see but...kinda want to.

screech did porn? Like...really? That sounds like one of those things you can't stand to see but...kinda want to.

Totally dude. Features the dirty sanchez. Ran across it when I was in the back room of a local DVD rental place, hoping nobody would come through those old west saloon doors while I was back there replacing all the porn with copies of "Steven Baldwin's 10 Days to Replacing Your Masturbation Addiction with Extreme Skateboarding and Also the Last 42 Minutes of BioDome" disks.

Seriously, google Screech and Porn.

Seriously, google Screech and Porn.

I...I think I'm scared.

Totally dude. Features the dirty sanchez. Ran across it when I was in the back room of a local DVD rental place, hoping nobody would come through those old west saloon doors while I was back there replacing all the porn with copies of "Steven Baldwin's 10 Days to Replacing Your Masturbation Addiction with Extreme Skateboarding and Also the Last 42 Minutes of BioDome" disks.

Seriously, google Screech and Porn.
you didnt WATCH it did you?

he's real close to the last person i would want to see in a porn flick....but ....maybe he is XXL and rivals long dong silver?

you didnt WATCH it did you?

he's real close to the last person i would want to see in a porn flick....but ....maybe he is XXL and rivals long dong silver?
Well, I'm only going by what Howard Stern said about it, but apparently he isn't.

EDIT: Also, please note that it took Screech-porn to get me to break my promise to myself that I wouldn't spend New Year's Eve posting on NSG. I hate you all. :p

Well, I'm only going by what Howard Stern said about it, but apparently he isn't.

EDIT: Also, please note that it took Screech-porn to get me to break my promise to myself that I wouldn't spend New Year's Eve posting on NSG. I hate you all. :p
*smack* turn off the computer then! or at least disconnect the internet.

that puts screech into the john bobbitt category of freak porn that you dont watch for inspiration, eh?

*smack* turn off the computer then! or at least disconnect the internet.
I only turned the damned thing on to send out a couple of last minute new year e-cards.

Yes, I admit it -- I'm an addict. Happy now?

I only turned the damned thing on to send out a couple of last minute new year e-cards.

Yes, I admit it -- I'm an addict. Happy now?
lol

its been obvious for a while now.

I only turned the damned thing on to send out a couple of last minute new year e-cards.

Yes, I admit it -- I'm an addict. Happy now?

Ecstatic. That's why we love you, baby.