The Invisible Kid
The Invisible Kid is a 1988 American teen science fiction comedy film written and directed by Avery Crounse. The film stars Jay Underwood, Wally Ward, Chynna Phillips, Brother Theodore, and Karen Black.[1]
Plot
Following in his deceased father's footsteps, Grover Dunn finds a magic formula that makes him vanish. The formula causes all types of trouble for Grover and his mother and the love of his life when his high school principal rigs a basketball game; and he enlists the aid of a put-down cop to investigate.
Cast
- Jay Underwood as Grover Dunn
- Wally Ward as Milton McClane
- Chynna Phillips as Cindy Moore
- Brother Theodore as Dr. Theodore
- Karen Black as Deborah Dunn
- Mike Genovese as Officer Chuck Malone
Reception
Caryn James of The New York Times wrote that it "proves you can cull every known cliche from successful teen adventure films and still come up with a bomb".[2] Michael Wilmington of the Los Angeles Times wrote, "Blank leader projected on the screen would have been an improvement".[3]
References
- ^ "The Invisible Kid (1988)". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. 2012. Archived from the original on October 25, 2012. Retrieved November 20, 2009.
- ^ James, Caryn (March 31, 1988). "Review/Film; High School Antics in 'Invisible Kid'". The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 25, 2015. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
- ^ Wilmington, Michael (April 12, 1988). "MOVIE REVIEW : 'Invisible Kid': Teen Fantasy Should Stay Invisible". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
External links
- 1988 films
- 1988 comedy films
- 1988 independent films
- 1988 science fiction films
- 1980s fantasy comedy films
- 1980s science fiction comedy films
- 1980s teen comedy films
- 1980s teen fantasy films
- American fantasy comedy films
- American independent films
- American science fantasy films
- American science fiction comedy films
- American teen comedy films
- 1980s English-language films
- Films shot in Los Angeles
- 1980s American films
- 1980s comedy film stubs