mklin-50006
I grew up watching the movies of the the late John Hughes and I love a few of them dearly. Weird Science isn't one of them....not even close. I found no charm in the movie. The humor is lazy and dim-witted. I never found myself rooting for any of the characters. In many of Hughes other movies, the characters were well drawn and had depth. These characters are a deep as the average puddle. Perhaps if this move had gone the more raunchy route it could have been better. Kind of a Porky's like vibe. The one and I do mean one bright spot is the performance of the late and in my opinion great Bill Paxton. He is like a bolt of electricity when he is on screen. There are several John Hughes movies that are worth seeing. Saying Weird Science is a waste of time us an understatement.
Blueghost
Sayeth the older big brother to the creation of two young men who have decided to create what they think is the ideal woman. Another strange comedy to come out of the 80s that has elements of crude and violent humor, as well as more traditional silliness. This film was a little more grounded compared to "Real Genius" and "My Science Project"--the two market competitors--and has some actual funny moments in it.The film is more geared towards satisfying teenage boy fantasies, and both the very popular Anthony Hall and Smith give pretty good comedic performances as they parade the also very popular Kelly LeBrock to the other characters.I have to say that it was an okay film, and as a member of the target audience for the time, I'm perhaps remembering it with rose colored glasses. It's not a memorable film (that award would go to "Real Genius"), but it has a kind of immature entertainment value that was right for the time.Either way it's not a film I'd go out of my way to see again. It might be worth a night's rental for those of us who grew up in the 80s. Take that for what it's worth.
Paul Magne Haakonsen
"Weird Science" is definitely one of the memorable movies from the 1980's, and it is without a doubt also one of the movies that instantly comes to mind when you think movies from the 1980's. Furthermore, it is a classic in its own right, and it is a movie that you can watch over and over again.The story is about Gary (played by Anthony Michael Hall) and Wyatt (played by Ilan Mitchell-Smith), two high school students without any luck with the women and often at the end of the bullies shenanigans. After seeing a "Frankenstein" movie on late night TV, they decide to create their own ideal woman (played by Kelly LeBrock) on the computer. But when their creation takes physical form and becomes a real woman, the two teenagers find that their luck has changed and popularity is just around the bend.When you watch "Weird Science" these days you are just amused with the graphics that were used in the movie back in the day. Sure, it was grand and impressive back then. And seeing that is a nostalgic trip back to the glorious 1980's.It is a combination of the storyline, the characters and the cast ensemble that makes the movie stand out so nicely and work so well.The cast list includes Kelly LeBrock which is very much the epitome of the 1980's for many men whom were young adults or adults during the 1980's. But it also has some other impressive appearances, for example Bill Paxton in the hilarious role of Chet, but also Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Rusler as the two high school bullies. Furthermore, there is also some nice appearances by Vernon Wells and Michael Berryman as two bad guys.If you were watching movies during the 1980's, then chances are slim to none that you are not already familiar with this lovable movie. And on the off-chance that you aren't already familiar with "Weird Science", then do take the opportunity to sit down and watch it should you get the chance. This is a very enjoyable movie in every way.
FilmBuff1994
Weird Science is a great movie with a very well written plot and a stellar comedic cast. It is a very flamboyant and funny movie, coming right out of the genius mind of John Hughes, following two insecure teenage boys who manage to create a woman, hilarity ensues as we watch them struggle with this new invention. One thing it is lacking which is very evident in other Hughes films, such as the Breakfast Club and Ferris Bueller's Day Off, is heart, there are not really moments that show compassion or a real, believable relationship between these characters, it could have been a great extra layer that simply was not there. The cast is terrific, Anthony Michael Hall and Ilan Michael-Smith work off one another spectacularly, Kelly Le Brock is very convincing as the perfect woman for the two boys, Bill Paxton shines as the mean older brother and a bunch of smaller roles, including Robert Downey Jr., manage to steal some scenes. Funny and very enjoyable, Weird Science may be lacking heart but it makes up for it with big laughs, I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good comedy. Two computer buffs create woman of their dreams, who helps them gain popularity. Best Performance: Kelly LeBrock
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