Reviews

I, too, was randomly inspired to look this show up just now. I was 12 when it aired, so I don't know how I'd react to it now, but most of the shows I liked back then have held up reasonably well -- and I'm a pretty harsh critic.

I recall the show as being absolutely hilarious in an oddball way that -- whatever the actual quality of the execution -- was ahead of its time. My best friend and I (who have long thought we were the only people in America who actually watched it) were quite disappointed, if not surprised, when the show was canceled, and have been lamenting its passing -- and quoting it -- ever since.

I'm also interested to note that it starred George Dzundza, an obscure but brilliant actor best known for his powerful work in The Deer Hunter and as the first-season lead on Law and Order. I hadn't made that connection.

I must check YouTube to see if anyone has been kind enough to preserve some remnant of the series.

Okay, guys, I know it's fun to rant and make hyperbolic declarations and all that. That's what the Internet is for. But get over it. Baby Geniuses aims rather low and occasionally hits the mark.

Agreed: the dialogue is 3rd rate, there are tons of missed opportunities, and the idea is highly derivative. But "worst movie ever?" Please. I found this flick was marginally more engaging than Star Wars Episode One (not a very high standard, I'll admit). Compared to, say, the average "Ernest Goes To..." flick, it's freakin' Citizen Kane.

And if you are offended by little children spouting a few mild swear words, grow the $%#! up already. Lock yourself in a room for 6 hours and watch a South Park marathon. Better yet, watch "Bigger Longer and Uncut." It'll do you good, and put this movie in perspective.

Or consider this -- almost every film parodied on MST3K was an actual theatrical release. You're telling me Baby Geniuses is worse than "Manos: Hands of Fate?" Give me a break.