6.3
Dexter Riley is a science student at Medfield College who inadvertently invents a liquid capable of rendering objects and people invisible. Before Dexter and his friends, Debbie and Richard Schuyler, can even enjoy their spectacular discovery, corrupt businessman A.J. Arno plots to get his greedy hands on it. Slapstick hijinks ensue as Dexter and his pals try to thwart the evil Arno before he can use the invisibility spray to rob a bank.
Kurt Russell
Dexter Reilly
Cesar Romero
A.J. Arno
Joe Flynn
Dean Eugene (E.J.) Higgins
Jim Backus
Timothy Forsythe
William Windom
Professor Lufkin
Frank Welker
Myles
Joyce Menges
Debbie Dawson
Michael McGreevey
Richard Schuyler
Richard Bakalyan
Cookie
Alan Hewitt
Dean Collingsgood
Kelly Thordsen
Sgt. Cassidy
Bing Russell
Alfred
George O'Hanlon
Ted
Robert Rothwell
Driver
Frank Aletter
TV Announcer
Dave Willock
Mr. Burns
Edward Andrews
Mr. Sampson
Jack Bender
Slither Roth
Mike Evans
Henry Fathington
Ed Begley Jr.
Druffle
Paul Smith
Road Block Officer
Edward Faulkner
Mike Bank Guard (uncredited)
Larry Gelman
Professor (uncredited)
Alvin Hammer
Elwood (uncredited)
Kenner G. Kemp
Reporter (uncredited)
Burt Mustin
Mr. Reed (uncredited)
Eddie Quillan
Charlie, School Custodian (uncredited)
Benny Rubin
Golfer (uncredited)
Jeffrey Sayre
Budget Meeting Attendee (uncredited)
Director
Robert Butler
Story
Robert L. King
Writer
Joseph L. McEveety
August 2, 2020
7
Just as good as its predecessor, perhaps even slightly better in moments.
All in all I narrowly prefer <em>'The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes'</em>, but <em>'Now You See Him, Now You Don't'</em> most certainly still produces solid fun. Everything revolves around invisibility this time, the stuff that Dexter & Co. get up to is suitably entertaining.
Kurt Russell reprises the role of Dexter, again positively - no surprise he went on to become such a well known star. Cesar Romero is also good for a second film running, as Arlo. Joe Flynn gets a bigger part as Higgins this time, he's definitely better in this production.
For the majority I felt it was superior to the 1969 original, but the third act drags ever so slightly to the point it brings it back down on a similar footing. Still, this is Disney's best live-action sequel up until this point - way more enjoyable than <em>'Son of Flubber'</em> or <em>'Savage Sam'</em>, among others.
Can they make it a hat-trick of fine films with the other sequel in <em>'The Strongest Man in the World'</em>? Hope so!
Status:
Released
Original Language:
English
Budget:
$0.00
Revenue:
$0.00