Maxwell Perkins (…) agrees to become the editor of author Thomas Wolfe’s books. They become good friends, but their relationship does get a bit rocky (…) On a positive note, the costume designs, set designs, lighting and desaturated colors all help to add some much-needed authenticity and richness. The dialogue doesn’t feel stuffy, and the running time is, fortunately, under 2 hours, so at least Genius doesn’t overstay its welcome. If its screenplay were as lively, rich and authentic as its aesthetic qualities, Genius would have been much more powerful, memorable and poignant. — Avi Offer