Weird Science (1985)

Wonderful character development!

Purely Joyful Movie!

Best movie of this year hands down!

There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.

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.

"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.

I really liked Weird Science. It was a zany comedy from the 80s and I took it as such. I also didn't think I'd laugh quite so much but there are so many moments in this that I couldn't help but chuckle. When the two bully characters clamber their way up an escalator in order to check out Lisa, Kelly Lebrock's character, had me in stitches. Another great thing about the movie is the chemistry between the actors. Anthony Michael Hall and Ilan Mitchell-Smith play off each other brilliantly and Kelly Lebrock is superb as their love interest. Bill Paxton is also hilariously as the militaristic buffoon "Chet." The pacing is lightning fast and the direction is both interesting and creative. The soundtrack is full of rare gems, the most noteworthy being The Wild Men Of Wonga's "Why Don't Pretty Girls (Look At Me)" In the end, Weird Science is a fun-filled 80's with plenty of appeal and warmth to keep you in good spirits. Go ahead, watch Weird Science. It sure beats the dull, by the numbers comedies that are released today.

This isn't the worst movie I've seen. But it exemplifies everything that's wrong with 80's movies.The plot concerns two awkward teenage boys who somehow manage to create a beautiful woman, who, like some sort of uber-hot fairy godmother, helps them come out of their shell and become confident members of society- terrible, terrible 80's society.My biggest problem with the film plotwise is that there's no evidence that they're actually better people. If anything, they're more annoying than they were at the start of the film. And all throughout, they are just horrible and horribly unlikable people. If this were my film, they would be the antagonists instead of the protagonists. If nothing else, there should have been some time for the characters to reflect and think on what they've done. But why have reflection and intelligence when you can have low-grade humor and pathetic wish fulfillment disguised as empowerment for the last sorts of people on earth who actually need empowerment? I really hate the 80's. I am so glad I didn't have to live through them.It gets to the point that the purposely, hideously one-dimensional evil big brother character is the most sympathetic one in the film. 80's films love wish fulfillment, and this isn't inherently a bad thing. Ferris Bueller's Day Off is pure wish fulfillment, and it's also one of the best movies of the decade. The main difference is that Ferris is cool and smart and free while the main characters here are pathetic, smarmy, and squirmy. I'd go anywhere with Ferris. I'd do anything to avoid going with these people. Ferris earned his crazy getaways. These people stumble around. They're more like Camerons, except Cameron is genuinely likable- a normal guy- whereas these people are unrelatable freaks.But of course this movie doesn't need to be as good as Ferris to be watchable, just like not every fantasy film needs to be The Lord of the Rings. This film isn't bad because not even a homeless man would take it as a replacement for one of the great 80's teen comedies. This film is bad because it's an insensitive, brainless, unfunny, dull, absurd piece of cinematic garbage that is inferior to every other movie that has endured from its time and genre.The effects are bad, even for a cheap 80's movie, and the characters are boringly one-dimensional. I'm for more angry at the latter flaw, particularly considering this is a Hughes film. Sure, Hughes helped enforce those stereotypes, but he usually built beyond them and did something with them. That's what makes the Breakfast Club so great. But the characters here are so by-the-numbers, it's laughable.My theory is this: Hughes used up all his wit and creativity on TBC and Sixteen Candles and had none left for this film. I'm backed up by the fact that he made all three of those movies one after another over the span of 19 months. Maybe he just didn't have anything left in him. Maybe he had to go back and recharge before getting back to it.There are few positives to this movie, but these are they: Kelly Lebrock does a great job as the created woman. She's not a great actress, but no one in this movie acts well, so her lack of ability doesn't stand out. What does stand out is her charisma and poise. She's the only redeemable part of the movie.And then they're the fact the film often veers into so bad it's good territory. When the film's being absurd instead of absurdly boring, it's actually quite funny. It's not intentional humor, but it's something.The film isn't as sexist as one would think. It's bad in that regard, yes, but it's so bad and ridiculous that you're only going to be offended if you're looking to be offended.Eighties movies are like the first act of 90's movies, where it looks like the main characters have gotten away with committed morally questionable needs, but their actions soon catch up to them. In 80's movies, there's no karma. But in the case of films like this, I desperately wish there were.