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(B, Pa, NA, L, V, B, A) Idealistic fantasy featuring basic morality -- God recognized as controlling the universe but offering no personal redemption or relationship & some nominalistic concepts broached but not illustrated; 1 obscenity & 10 vulgarities (including 8 sexual innuendoes), 2 disturbing scenes -- subjects of scientific experiments in agony, one subject sings from "Hallelujah" chorus while in extreme suffering; and, brief social drinking.
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The delightful comedy I.Q. finds Albert Einstein’s niece caught in a romantic choice between her rational but boring fiance and a dreamy auto mechanic. This delightful fantasy stars Meg Ryan as Einstein’s niece, a dedicated mathematician happily engaged to a stuffy, intellectual psychologist — that is until a fateful stop at a service station where she meets auto mechanic and amateur scientist Tim Robbins. Their eyes meet, and the reaction is positively celestial. Although Ryan will not allow herself to fall for a “mere” mechanic, Uncle Albert takes an instant liking to the young man. He launches a plot to convince his niece that Robbins is actually an undiscovered genius. The plan works all too well, and soon Uncle Albert must either tell her the truth or face rigorous questioning that may reveal his fraud.
It does not take an Einstein to guess how this endearing film will end. However, what keeps the viewer hooked is the hilarity, particularly the antics of Einstein and his lovable scientist cronies. Walter Matthau is skillful in his performance as Einstein, and Meg Ryan is perfectly believable as his mathematician niece, while maintaining an effortless girlishness throughout the film. The gorgeous cinematography reinforces the innocent 1940s feel of this good-natured picture that even touches on Christian themes as mortality and God’s ordering the universe.
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Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.
What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.
You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.
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