I.Q.

A charming mechanic named Ed (Tim Robbins) falls head over heels for Albert Einstein's niece, Catherine (Meg Ryan). Desperate to impress her and the esteemed physicist, Ed enlists the help of Einstein himself (Walter Matthau) and his colleagues to make him appear more intellectually worthy. The film follows Ed's humorous attempts to bridge the gap between his working-class charm and Catherine's sophisticated world, with the scientific minds acting as his unlikely wingmen.

I.Q. received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the premise charming but ultimately underdeveloped and the execution lacking. While the performances of the lead actors and Walter Matthau's portrayal of Einstein were often praised, the film was frequently criticized for its predictable plot and a romantic storyline that felt uninspired. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with many finding it a pleasant but forgettable romantic comedy.

• Praised for its charming premise and the performances of Tim Robbins, Meg Ryan, and especially Walter Matthau as Einstein.
• Criticized for a predictable and often clichéd romantic storyline.
• Found to be a light and pleasant, though ultimately forgettable, romantic comedy.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'I.Q.' to be a charming and sweet romantic comedy, with many appreciating the chemistry between the leads and the nostalgic feel. However, some viewers found the plot to be too simplistic and predictable, lacking the depth they might have expected from a film involving Albert Einstein.

Walter Matthau, who plays Albert Einstein, was actually a good friend of the real Albert Einstein's son, Hans Albert Einstein, and had met the physicist on several occasions before being cast in the role.