The Invisible Kid
| The Invisible Kid | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Avery Crounse |
| Written by | Avery Crounse |
| Produced by | Philip J. Spinelli |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Michael Barnard |
| Edited by | Gabrielle Gilbert |
| Music by |
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Production company | Elysian Pictures |
| Distributed by | Taurus Entertainment Company |
Release date |
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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]
Plot[edit]
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[edit]
- 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[edit]
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[edit]
- ^ "The Invisible Kid (1988)". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 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.
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