Real Genius

Real Genius is a 1985 comedy film starring Val Kilmer and Gabriel Jarret. The movie is set on the campus of "Pacific Tech," a fictitious technical university in the US based on Caltech. Chris Knight (Kilmer), is a genius in his senior year working on a chemical laser. He came... Read More

Real Genius is a 1985 comedy film starring Val Kilmer and Gabriel Jarret. The movie is set on the campus of "Pacific Tech," a fictitious technical university in the US based on Caltech. Chris Knight (Kilmer), is a genius in his senior year working on a chemical laser. He came to the university as a somber, assiduous student but mellowed over time after deciding that there is more to life than just work. Mitch Taylor (Jarret) is a new student on campus who is paired up with Knight to work on the laser. Mitch is much like Knight used to be, and has trouble settling in. Eventually, Knight teaches Mitch how to enjoy himself and live on campus without "burning out". See Less