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Weird Science
1985 93 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★6.4
Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romance
Director: John Hughes
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Description
Two unpopular teenagers, Gary and Wyatt, fail at all attempts to be accepted by their peers. Their desperation to be liked leads them to "create" a woman via their computer. Their living and breathing creation is a gorgeous woman, Lisa, whose purpose is to boost their confidence level by putting them into situations which require Gary and Wyatt to act like men.
Budget:
$7.5M
US Gross:
$23.83M
Worldwide:
$38.93M
Starring
Anthony Michael Hall
Actor
Ilan Mitchell-Smith
Actor
Kelly LeBrock
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 1986
— Best Young Performer
Key opinion
Weird Science is widely regarded as a lighthearted, nostalgic 1980s teen comedy that highlights John Hughes' signature focus on adolescent insecurity and fantasy. While opinions on its script quality and thematic depth vary, it remains a beloved genre staple for fans of its era's aesthetic and humor.
| Acting | Kelly LeBrock’s performance serves as a captivating centerpiece that successfully embodies the film's fantastical, idealized premise. | |
| Theme | The film functions as a quintessentially honest exploration of adolescent desires, insecurities, and social dynamics common to John Hughes' 80s filmography. | |
| Screenplay | The script is viewed by many as a simple, breezy entertainment, though critics often note that it lacks the narrative complexity found in Hughes' more acclaimed work. | |
| Humor | The comedic tone divides viewers: some find it refreshingly witty and restrained, while others dismiss it as either too childish or pointlessly crude. | |
| Adaptation | The legacy of the film is contested, with some preferring the narrative efficiency of the original movie and others finding the subsequent 90s TV adaptation to be more engaging or better developed. |