Weird Science
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.
Critics Sentiment
Lisa materializes with reality altering powers and stunning appearance
Gang of mutant bikers storm party and terrorize guests
The film crashes from Lisa's magical introduction to chaotic excess during the mutant biker sequence, dropping 3.2 points as Hughes pushes the absurdity too far
Weird Science starts strong with Hughes' trademark teen comedy charm and Kelly LeBrock's magnetic performance, but loses steam in its final act as the escalating chaos becomes tedious rather than funny. Critics consistently praised Bill Paxton's scene stealing turn as Chet and appreciated the film's nostalgic 80s appeal, though many felt Hughes went too far with the outlandish elements. The film works best in its quieter character moments and falters when it becomes too frantic and logic defying.
Full cast
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Anthony Michael Hall
Gary
Ilan Mitchell-Smith
Wyatt
Kelly LeBrock
Lisa
Bill Paxton
Chet
Suzanne Snyder
Deb
Judie Aronson
Hilly
Barbara Lang
Lucy
Ivor Barry
Henry
Ann Coyle
Carmen
Robert Downey Jr.
Ian
Robert Rusler
Max
Vernon Wells
Lord General
Britt Leach
Al
Michael Berryman
Mutant Biker
Suzy J. Kellems
Gymnast
John Kapelos
Kandy Bar Owner
Fred D. Scott
Bar Patron
Vince Townsend Jr.
Bar Patron
Chino 'Fats' Williams
Bar Patron
Jill Whitlow
Perfume Salesgirl
Crew
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