: Reportedly had an IQ of 210, was a guest physics student at age three, and was invited by NASA at age seven.
Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2 (2004): Widely considered one of the worst movies ever made. Baby Geniuses
In reality, children who show exceptional talent at a very young age are known as . Exceptional Examples : Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart : Began composing at age five. : Reportedly had an IQ of 210, was
: The film was almost universally panned. Critics, including Roger Ebert , cited its "grotesque" CGI and inappropriate humor as major flaws. Despite this, it was a box office success, leading to several sequels and a series. Sequels & Series : Exceptional Examples : Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart : Began
The original 1999 film, directed by Bob Clark, stars Kathleen Turner and Christopher Lloyd as scientists who hold super-intelligent babies captive to study their "secret language".
: Known as a medical prodigy, he reportedly performed a successful surgery in India at age seven.
: Studies suggest that giftedness results from an interaction between genetics and a rich, responsive environment. Gifted children often show earlier development of sensory and language skills and may have greater bilateral brain activation when challenged. Educational Resources for Early Learning