Bad Genius

The 2024 Canadian thriller directed by J.C. Lee is a remake of the 2017 Thai film "Bad Genius." The plot unfolds in a prestigious Los Angeles school attended by the elite's children. The final exam becomes a crucial test determining their future. A new student from a poor family, possessing exceptional intellectual abilities, enrolls in the school. She decides to use her intelligence to help wealthy classmates pass exams for a fee. However, her plan leads to unpredictable consequences, threatening not only her future but also the lives of those around her. The main roles are played by Callina Liang, Jabari Banks, Taylor Hickson, and Benedict Wong. The film explores themes of inequality, morality, and societal pressure on youth.