If demographics had been in use in the 1950's , half of the films would never have made the screen, such is the case of " The Invisible Boy. " Try to imagine a movie that would introduce the Atomic Age, to young children, with a Robot as your Best Buddy. Fighting against the unknown evil of an Atomic powered SuperComputer, with a consciousness bent on destruction . With tickets going about 35 cents, it would take more than one run to turn a profit. This is where I complement the screenwriter, director and producer for having the vision and courage to attempt this project. But that being said, a little more effort could have gone along way. Richard Eyer is perfectly cast , as the young naive prodigy, looking for a friend to share ,in a world changing at a rapidly increasing rate. Enter Robby the Robot, never underestimate the power of this legend,almost every boys dream in the 50's. Together they share a modest trip into the world of adults and computers. A timely movie in the sense it it was at the doorstep of the Atomic Age. If you can view it on a BIG screen, the impact is greater. A mild thriller for Boys 10.
Review of The Invisible Boy
