It’s a Moral Imperative: Revisiting Real Genius (1985)
Real Genius follows 15-year-old science prodigy Mitch Taylor, played by Gabriel Jarret, who’s recruited to a prestigious tech university to work on a secret project. He’s partnered with the school’s legendary slacker-genius Chris Knight, played by Val Kilmer — a guy who’s more interested in pranks and pool parties than lab experiments.
But things aren’t what they seem. Mitch and Chris soon realize that their laser research is being secretly used by the military to create a precision assassination weapon. The fun and games turn into a mission to stop their invention from being weaponized — and…
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