Meek and socially inept computer geeks Gary Wallace (an excellent and engaging portrayal by Anthony Michael Hall) and Wyatt Donnelly (a likable performance by Ilan-Michael Smith) get more than they bargained for when they create the perfect woman in the form of Lisa (delightfully played with winning saucy charm and aplomb by the drop-dead gorgeous Kelly LeBrock),who turns their heretofore staid existences upside down.

Writer/director John Hughes really lets it all hang out: The enjoyably off-the-wall story zips along at a breathless frantic pace, the zany humor occasionally reaches surreal heights of inspired lunacy, and the major big bash set piece is positively hysterical. Although Hughes eschews his trademark adolescent angst in favor of infectiously go-for-broke wackiness, he nonetheless brings a sweet surplus of pure heart to the proceedings by having Lisa give Gary and Wyatt valuable life lessons in self-worth and self-confidence. Moreover, it's acted with zest by an enthusiastic cast: Bill Paxton almost steals the entire picture with his gloriously obnoxious turn as Wyatt's overbearing older brother Chet, Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Rusler smarm it up well as a couple of jerky bullies, and Suzanne Snyder and Jodi Aronson make for fetching and appealing love interests. Vernon Wells and Michael Berryman have funny minor roles as a pair of punk thug party crashers. An absolute hoot.

I do not think Weird Science is John Hughes' best film, but it is a decent enough film that did entertain me. It is too short however, and the humour occasionally is rather crass. However, I loved the concept, it was original and I think it worked rather well. The film looks good too, the scenery and cinematography are typical Hughes which is a good thing in itself, while the soundtrack is cool. While the humour is crass, there are some funny moments and some inspired wit in the script, while the pacing and direction are fine. The acting is good enough as well. Anthony Michael Hall Ilan Mitchell-Smith are likable leads, while Bill Paxton gives the best performance and Kelly LeBrock is smouldering. Also look out for Robert Downey Jnr in this. Overall, not bad, not amazing but it entertains. 7/10 Bethany Cox

The wish dream of every nerdy kid in America came true when John Hughes brought out Weird Science for the movie going public. Just imagine being able to create via a computer a Kelly LeBrock for your own amusement and pleasure.

That's what Anthony Michael Hall and Ilan Mitchell Smith do on his PC. Remember personal computers at the time were still fairly new and it wasn't everyone who had one. So at Smith's home the guys create a perfect woman in a virtual world. But some crossed wires bring Kelly LeBrock to life in their world. Those same crossed wires also bring about some other things in Weird Science.

In the supporting cast some credit has to go to Bill Paxton playing the older brother to Smith, a jock/ROTC type straight from some military school who torments the younger.Smith and takes his own pleasure in it. What LeBrock and her magic circuits do to him is screamingly funny. Let's say his inner self finally bursts forth.

After 30 years this brat pack comedy is still very funny.