The Invisible Kid

The Invisible Kid
The Invisible Kid
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Avery Crounse
Written by	Avery Crounse
Produced by	Philip J. Spinelli
Starring	Jay Underwood; Wally Ward; Chynna Phillips; Brother Theodore; Karen Black;
Cinematography	Michael Barnard
Edited by	Gabrielle Gilbert
Music by	Steve Hunter; Jan King;
Production; company	Elysian Pictures
Distributed by	Taurus Entertainment Company
Release date	March 30, 1988 (United States);
Running time	95 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

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]

Premise

Following in his deceased father's footsteps, Grover Dunn (Jay Underwood) finds a magic formula that makes him vanish. The formula causes all types of trouble for Grover and his mother (Karen Black) and the love of his life (Chynna Phillips).

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

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)". The New York Times. 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.

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[1] "The Invisible Kid (1988)". The New York Times. Retrieved November 20, 2009.

[2] 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.

[3] Wilmington, Michael (April 12, 1988). "MOVIE REVIEW : 'Invisible Kid': Teen Fantasy Should Stay Invisible". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 19, 2016.

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