I.Q. Movie Review 1994

Albert Einstein (the irascible Matthau) thinks his co-ed niece (Ryan) is in need of a little romance, so he engineers a plan to get her into the arms of Robbins, a local auto mechanic. Robbins and Ryan are comfortable in their comic roles, although they're both above the material. Matthau shines as the famous physicist. Plot gets a little farfetched with its central contrivance of making Robbins look like a brilliant scientist, which leaves second half of story flat. However, chemistry between leads is undeniable and you can't help but cheer on the inevitable. Visually pleasing with Ryan costumed in cool, elegant '50s fashions. Filmed in Princeton, New Jersey.

Distribution

Paramount Home Video, 5555 Melrose Ave., 5555 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038, Phone: (323)956-5000, URL: http://www.paramount.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS
Running time 95 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Romantic Comedy, Period Piece: 1950s, Science & Scientists, Campus Capers, Big Ideas, Otherwise Engaged, Aunts & Uncles, Nieces & Nephews

Screenplay

Michael Leeson, Andy Breckman

Cast

Tim Robbins, Meg Ryan, Walter Matthau, Lou Jacobi, Gene Saks, Joseph Maher, Stephen Fry, Tony Shalhoub, Frank Whaley

Cinematography

Ian Baker

Director

Fred Schepisi

Music

Jerry Goldsmith

Producer

Carol Baum, Fred Schepisi, Inc. Sandollar Prod., Paramount Pictures