Weird Science is almost aptly named, it is definitely weird, but the only thing scientific about it is science fiction. It focuses on two nerdy socially awkward friends Gary (Anthony Michael Hall) and Wyatt (Ilan Mitchell-Smit) that wish the attentions of the girlfriends of their jock rivals Max and Ian (a very young Robert Downey Jr).
Woke audiences might have a heart attack at the misogynist premise of Weird Science. Especially when the hormonal heroes create a woman out of magazine cuttings and a barbie doll hooked up to a computer. But they may enjoy the movie in spite of themselves, if they focus on the fact that “their created feminine ideal” is more akin to a witch, who decides to meddle in their pathetic lives. Despite Lisa’s beauty and obvious sexuality, the boys get only her wit, wisdom and witchcraft.
Lisa (Kelly LeBrock) is able to conjure sports cars at the snap of her fingers and transform people into humbling creatures that reflect their inner self. She does this to Wyatt’s bullying older brother, turning him into a blob.
Weird Science has become a classic from the era of teen flicks that director John Hughes dominated. The jock versus nerd rivalry of this age, no longer has the same dynamic since the gender lines have blurred. However trying to fit in and attract a crush are the timeless realities in the weird science called life.
In case you are wondering who is this Kelly LeBrock? Well. Back in the day she had a commercial where she said, “Don’t hate me because I am Beautiful.”
