Anthony Michael Hall, Bill Paxton, Britt Leach

Two nerdish boys attempt to create the perfect woman, but she turns out to be more than that.

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PG-13, 1 hr. 34 min.

Directed by: John Hughes

Release Date: August 2, 1985

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DVD Release Date: October 10, 2000

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  • September 24, 2009
    A firm favourite among pre-pubescent boys (and post-pubescent come to think of it), why can't computers do this yet?
  • August 8, 2009
    Weird Science is the product of the prolific '80s' writer/director John Hughes (who later went on to create films such as 'Home Alone'). This man single-handedly crafted movies about teenagers for teenagers, without ever becoming patronising or authoritative. Weird Science epitom...( read more)ises the 80s with its fast cars, shoulder pads and big hair. To be honest, Weird Science is synonymous with that decade and reflects most if not all, of its hopes and aspirations (computers in every home, robotic servants etc.). Looking back on it now it's incredibly dated, however and more importantly, the film is still as entertaining today as it was over ten years ago!

    Anyone who grew up in the 80s and is beginning to reminisce will instantly relate to the exploits of the two lead characters Gary (Anthony Michael Hall) and Wyatt (Ilan Mitchell-Smith), as they use their computer and associated paraphernalia to create a beautiful girlfriend (Kelly LeBrock). Although not Hughes' best work, this was reserved (in my opinion) for the later 'Ferris Beuller's Day Off' which was far more appealing to a wider audience - Weird Science will always be a 'Geeky' 80s classic. The film was so popular it spawned it's own TV series - ten years later!

    Unless you lived through that decade the film won't touch you in quite the same way. You needed to have been in awe of Tron, to have worn stone washed jeans and to have owned at least two pairs of illuminous [odd] socks, to really appreciate the naivety of the main characters as they place their faith in computers and 'modern' technology.

    Today to a younger - more clued up audience, Weird Science could get lost amongst so many other 80s flicks with inferior technology and visual special FX to today's CGI standards. However there is something quintessentially 80s, something oh so Duran Duran about Weird Science that separates it from even the best of today's films. It's that central 'Hughes' element with its visual nuances and audible gags that makes this a timeless classic, watchable again and again.

    If you know what 'ghetto blaster' is definitely watch this film, if you were born after 1984 take everything with a pinch of salt and pay attention - you might learn something.
  • May 30, 2009
    A wonderful teenage underdog story from the 80?s, which holds huge nostalgia value for me, as a young girl, (as reflected in the rating) I watched this films over and over.



    Look out for a young Robert Downey Jr.
  • March 17, 2009
    John Hughes directed teen comedy about a couple of high school geeks who create the perfect woman, à la Frankenstein. She then proceeds to build their self-confidence and improve their social life. Light, goofy 80s cult hit is silly nonsense, but it's enjoyable nonsense...( read more), nonetheless.
  • December 28, 2008
    Doesn't really age well. This was Hughes John Landis moment. Still worth a look if you've never seen it.
  • November 15, 2009
    Funny not hilarious, but has a charm about it. Paxton rocks in this one
  • November 9, 2009
    Robert Downey Jr is so young in this! I had to look twice when i first regonised him in this! Anyways, i really enjoyed this film. A script about geeks who creates an ideal women with humourous conscience, you can't go wrong! The young boys deliver great and funny performances. I...( read more)ts a great 80s film
  • November 2, 2009
    Well this is a nice little fun movie, a bit random but worth a watch!
    Its funny, entertaining and probably represents the complete male generation of producing the perfect woman!
    Its a fun enjoyable moive with some funny moments worth a watch, kelly lebrock looks fabulous an en...( read more)glish bombshell!
    These neird make the perfect woman on the computer but when a electrical storm comes over the house they find there perfect woman in their bedroom, she leads them to self discovery whilst having fun and proves that geeks can have friends and girlfriends a entertaining movie worth a watch!
  • October 15, 2009
    Great comedy. It makes me laugh everytime I watch it. Anthony Michael Hall is once again hillarious! I watched this with my Dad, and he was singing the theme song. :)
  • October 12, 2009
    This movie is a bit on the weird side and consider it a guyflick

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  • ksbl
    March 27, 2008
    What's your favourite John Hughes flick?
    Take the poll:
    www.flixster.com/poll/which-john-hughes-film-is-the-greatest
  • gih3
    January 6, 2008
    Kelly, ya back yet?
  • gih3
    January 6, 2008
    Kelly, ya back yet?

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