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      Young Einstein

      PG 1988 1h 30m Comedy List
      36% Tomatometer 33 Reviews 50% Audience Score 10,000+ Ratings Growing up on an apple farm in Tasmania, young Albert Einstein makes various scientific discoveries and winds up in plenty of unusual circumstances. The goofy, shock-haired Albert develops the theory of relativity and subsequently promotes his revelation in Sydney, where he falls for the lovely Marie Curie and somehow manages to invent rock 'n' roll. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Jul 11 Buy Now

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      Young Einstein suggests Yahoo Serious could be an effective leading man in the right comedic setting -- but this disappointingly uneven outing isn't it.

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      Odie Henderson House Next Door Serious's most distinguishing feature is his unruly hair, which serves as both a reminder of Einstein's own unkempt mane and the endless series of '80s-era stand-up comedians memorable only for their wacky hairdos. Aug 6, 2014 Full Review Desmond Ryan Philadelphia Inquirer The movie runs out of -- excuse me again -- energy in the late going, and the invention of the humor is uneven. But Serious plays the title role with charm and lightness. His wild red hair makes Don King's look like a crewcut. Rated: 3/4 May 22, 2013 Full Review Jay Boyar Orlando Sentinel Considering the pre-opening buildup this film has had, it could turn out to be a bigger bomb than the one Einstein's theory anticipated. Rated: 1/5 May 21, 2013 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Pleasingly cartoonish as physical comedy. Rated: B- Jun 25, 2015 Full Review Gary Thompson Philadelphia Daily News Young Einstein is good-natured and harmless, but it's not very funny. Rated: 2/4 May 22, 2013 Full Review Film4 Not all the gags work -- the cat pie-related ones, for instance -- but the whole is clearly the product of an inimitable and engaging talent. May 21, 2013 Full Review Read all reviews

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      David M Good movie for pre-teens. Light hearted. Great soundtrack!!! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/20/24 Full Review Audience Member A hysterical take on alternate history that takes you on a wild ride, laughing the whole time! Would recommend this to anyone looking for a good "Serious" film to watch! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member I see why a lot of people don't like this movie its an absolute aussie classic but I must agree that it has little to no humor the only funny scene is when he makes bubbled beer but that's about it. May not be great for watching alone at home but its great for the family. Also young Einstein works decently well as this cartoonish and eccentric as Serious plays this role perfectly Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review dan m This is a VERY generous rating and I'm only giving it this due to the nostalgia as this was only the second time having seen this since it came out way back in '88. In this movie you have a young Albert Einstein, hence the name, but he's an Aussie who discovers his theory of relativity thru beer making. Yeah.. not only that, he invents rock n' roll music and surfing. It's definitely not to be taken Serious-ly(hah) as this was no better than just some silly kids movie. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member This was and remains a brilliant movie. It is currently available on the US iTunes Store, but weirdly not on the Australian one where it will likely find more favour. A funny movie, perhaps you need an Australian sense of humour to get the comedy and the larrikin nature of the characters. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Dumb but still loved Yahoo Serious! Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Growing up on an apple farm in Tasmania, young Albert Einstein makes various scientific discoveries and winds up in plenty of unusual circumstances. The goofy, shock-haired Albert develops the theory of relativity and subsequently promotes his revelation in Sydney, where he falls for the lovely Marie Curie and somehow manages to invent rock 'n' roll.
      Director
      Yahoo Serious
      Producer
      Ray Beattie, Graham Burke
      Screenwriter
      Yahoo Serious, David Roach
      Production Co
      Warner Bros.
      Rating
      PG
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English (Australia)
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jan 1, 2008
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $8.9M
      Runtime
      1h 30m
      Sound Mix
      Surround
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