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Better 80s "Nerd" film - Revenge of the Nerds(84) or Real Genius(85)?
Posted on 4/4/19 at 2:42 pm
Posted on 4/4/19 at 2:42 pm
I like both. Strong cast, reasonably strong acting. Movies are fun, rewatchable and quotable.
Now, as far as preference and full disclosure here, baws, I was a nerd and went to a nerd school while these films were in theaters. So, I know my nerds - Real Genius was a little more accurate as to how we spoke and acted around each other and how we viewed the world.
But, both films are probably better than their throwaway comedy credentials might suggest, particularly for me and my ilk.
What say the M/TV board?
Now, as far as preference and full disclosure here, baws, I was a nerd and went to a nerd school while these films were in theaters. So, I know my nerds - Real Genius was a little more accurate as to how we spoke and acted around each other and how we viewed the world.
But, both films are probably better than their throwaway comedy credentials might suggest, particularly for me and my ilk.
What say the M/TV board?
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Posted on 4/4/19 at 2:44 pm to Ace Midnight
When I first discovered jerking off, the panty raid scene in Revenge of the Nerds was one of my go to scenes. We owned it on VHS. So I'll go with Nerds.
Posted on 4/4/19 at 2:44 pm to Ace Midnight
Real genius.
Posted on 4/4/19 at 2:54 pm to Ace Midnight
I love both movies equally so I can't pick which one is better
though the chick is hotter as Jordan than she was as Judy
though the chick is hotter as Jordan than she was as Judy
This post was edited on 4/4/19 at 2:55 pm
Posted on 4/4/19 at 2:56 pm to Ace Midnight
Real Genius had more soul cuz of the Mitch/Knight dynamic.
Revenge of the Nerds was a good time though and is a well deserved classic.
Revenge of the Nerds was a good time though and is a well deserved classic.
Posted on 4/4/19 at 2:57 pm to Ace Midnight
Revenge of the Nerds is more of a gross out or sex comedy masquerading as a story about social outcasts.
Real Genius has more of a real plot with a plausible protagonist with a real story arc that has some meaning outside of the central character.
Real Genius IMO
Real Genius has more of a real plot with a plausible protagonist with a real story arc that has some meaning outside of the central character.
Real Genius IMO
Posted on 4/4/19 at 3:07 pm to Ace Midnight
Highly biased, since Real Genius is one of my favorite movies of that era. I believe it is highly underrated.
Posted on 4/4/19 at 3:09 pm to Ace Midnight
quote:That's a tough one but I would have to say Real Genius but not by much. Two of my all time favorites.
I like both. Strong cast, reasonably strong acting. Movies are fun, rewatchable and quotable. Now, as far as preference and full disclosure here, baws, I was a nerd and went to a nerd school while these films were in theaters. So, I know my nerds - Real Genius was a little more accurate as to how we spoke and acted around each other and how we viewed the world. But, both films are probably better than their throwaway comedy credentials might suggest, particularly for me and my ilk. What say the M/TV board?
Posted on 4/4/19 at 3:11 pm to jchamil
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Real Genius
Nerds is funnier, but Genius is a better overall movie. It's highly underrated.
Posted on 4/4/19 at 3:16 pm to Ace Midnight
“Nerds! Nerds! Nerds!”
Posted on 4/4/19 at 3:20 pm to Ace Midnight
Love both but I gotta give the edge to Real Genius.
Posted on 4/4/19 at 3:20 pm to Midget Death Squad
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Nerds is funnier, but Genius is a better overall movie. It's highly underrated.
Posted on 4/4/19 at 3:23 pm to Ace Midnight
Weird Sciene is GOAT IMO IYAM
Posted on 4/4/19 at 3:24 pm to Midget Death Squad
quote:
Nerds is funnier, but Genius is a better overall movie. It's highly underrated.
I would agree with this for the most part.
I think RG is much cleverer.
Posted on 4/4/19 at 3:24 pm to DemonKA3268
Seriously, Genius is an extremely clever, well written movie. It has a well developed plot with interesting characters. The pacing is perfect. It's a true gem.
Nerds is a fantastic comedy, but nobody would ever claim it to be anything other than that. It takes the Meatballs and Pokeys formula and turns it into a masterpiece of that genre. With all of that said, it can't compare to Genius in regards to an overall great film.
Nerds is a fantastic comedy, but nobody would ever claim it to be anything other than that. It takes the Meatballs and Pokeys formula and turns it into a masterpiece of that genre. With all of that said, it can't compare to Genius in regards to an overall great film.
Posted on 4/4/19 at 3:31 pm to Midget Death Squad
quote:Exactly what I thought as well.
Seriously, Genius is an extremely clever, well written movie. It has a well developed plot with interesting characters. The pacing is perfect. It's a true gem. Nerds is a fantastic comedy, but nobody would ever claim it to be anything other than that. It takes the Meatballs and Pokeys formula and turns it into a masterpiece of that genre. With all of that said, it can't compare to Genius in regards to an overall great film.
Posted on 4/4/19 at 3:40 pm to Midget Death Squad
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It has a well developed plot with interesting characters.
Kent is fricking awesome
Posted on 4/4/19 at 3:55 pm to jchamil
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Kent is fricking awesome
There is a Kent at work that I only see, lets say 6 times a year. and literally every single time i see him I say, "Hello, Kent", in my best Mitch-God voice. And literally everytime he covers his privates and looks up awkwardly. No one around us knows why I lower my voice for his name only nor why he covers his junk and looks up when I do.
However, the silly joy we feel doing this far outweighs the weird looks we get.
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