1. Very touching!, Review by Cal

   I cried at the end of this movie – twice. The first was when the cancer victim (Helfer) began her monologue about dying (which shook me to the soul); and then, when I thought it was over, I got touched again by Stephen Baldwin's performance when he talks about his mother who died. Incredibly moving performances. It kind of reminded me of 'Dead Poet's Society' in that every scene builds to the climatic end. My friend saw this film 5 times (which is insane). After the 5th time, you become numb to any film. But I see lots of films and this is one of the great surreptitious movies (does anyone remember 'Guarding Tess'?) that gradually builds an audience through word of mouth. A solid 8.5 overall. (Posted on 1/7/10)

2. I enjoyed the film very much., Review by Vera

   Seldom does a movie show the culpability of our culture,of our society, in the mayhem and madness we often find in everyday life. The film shows how our world is drifting through darkness. The mouthpiece for this thematic undercurrent is Armand, a genius who plans to blow up the city of DC unless a group of geniuses find answers to the world's problems.
   
   The geniuses are a professor, a seminary student, a casino owner, a pizza delivery guy, and others.
   
   Armand provides the film's final thematic statement by giving the password to the bomb in '3 words'.
   
   Working on us to reinforce this world as Armand sees it is the film's astounding mise-en- scene, a disturbing film-noir setting developed by the director and cinematographer. Flashlights barely illuminate the metallic walls of the 'genius' lair. A giant screen overlooking the genius table provides a '1984' look of Big Brother and the pursuant scoreboard that ticks up or down, dependent on the answers provided by the geniuses. Bird's-eye-view shots of Washington, DC show the world in peril. Thus, the film's closing scene is in bright sunlight, which by then only serves as ironic counterpoint to what we see happening throughout the night.
   
   This is Armand's vision; both inhabited and described by Brian Mehlman, the FBI agent working for Homeland Security.
   
   Though gripping and mysterious, this is not an action film. It holds our interest through the workings of the issues and more astonishingly, the inner workings of the past histories of each genius.
   
   This is a very lean, dialogue-driven, tight film. It shows humanity in the end, even in the terrorist who lost his wife to cancer and to the pizza guy who lost his mother in a hit-and- run accident. (Posted on 1/7/10)

3. Terrific movie - Baldwin is a great actor, Review by Beverly

   Baldwin is probably one of the most talented and versatile actors in the world today, and the movie was terrific -- a wonderful addition to his brilliant portfolio. He is truly in a class by himself.
   
   The rest of the cast is impressive; Tricia Helfer, Paula Jai Parker, Jack Scalia, Huntley Ritter, etc, but perhaps the most underrated actor of the movie is the Hispanic actor, Matt Medrano. I absolutely loved him in his role and he portrayed his character extremely well.
   
   I consider myself to be a real movie buff (or couch potato depending on your perspective). This movie is absolutely magical in its ability to transport the viewer into this one night experience.
   
   As for the last 15 minutes, I had stopped coughing for the first time in two days as I watched spellbound, but the tears that flowed as I felt so many tender and sad and wonderful things nearly choked me. Don't miss this film. Stay with it for the first 15 to 20 minutes (the not so good part) and let yourself get into the deeper and complex issues. As soon as the characters finally begin to reveal who they really are is when you sit up. At least for me.
   
   I'm going to watch it again today, and tomorrow.... (Posted on 1/7/10)

4. One of the most thought-provoking films I have ever seen, Review by Edwin Carpenter, Christian Entertainment Review/Dove Foundation

   One of the most thought-provoking films I have ever seen .... ultimately this film makes one think about his or her own view on God (Posted on 1/7/10)

5. Wow., Review by Southern Vanity

   Screenwriter and director Tim Chey should get more credit for stepping out and making a statement that we dare say many Americans will agree with. (Posted on 1/7/10)

6. Genius actually has something significant to say , Review by Daily Trojan

   The Genius Club is surprisingly poignant in its discussion of the trappings of modern American society ... and unlike most of the garbage flooding the Cineplex of late, Genius actually has something significant to say. It has a point. (Posted on 1/7/10)

7. Surprisingly Entertaining, Review by Philip Martin, Arkansas Democratic Gazette

   The Genius Club isn't boring. It's a surprisingly entertaining film. (Posted on 1/7/10)

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