Australian actor Ryan Kwanten stars in this bizarre romantic comedy as Griff, a 28-year-old loser who works in the customs bureau but thinks he's a superhero. Shy, naïve, and withdrawn, Griff is a prime target for office bully Tony (Toby Schmitz), much to the consternation of their boss, Gary (David Webb). But at night, Griff takes on another persona, patrolling the dark alleys of his suburban neighborhood clad in a black wetsuit with yellow trim and a gigantic G on his chest, determined to vanquish the lawless and eradicate evil. More than anything, Griff wants to become invisible—which leads to his mixing various substances he buys at the local hardware store, hoping to achieve the impossible. Concerned about Griff's increasing alienation, older brother Tim (Patrick Brammall) introduces Griff to his new girlfriend, Melody (Maeve Dermody), and rather than being put off, she senses a kindred spirit; Melody firmly believes that she can walk through walls, if she concentrates hard enough. Melody, whose father owns the business where Griff buys his supplies, starts to visit Griff on her own, making him acutely uncomfortable; but gradually these two clumsy, seemingly lost souls find common ground for a fragile relationship. Writer-director Leon Ford walks a thin line between fantasy and reality in this experimental debut feature, but rarely stumbles. Recommended. (S. Granger)
Griff the Invisible
Universal, 93 min., PG-13, DVD: $19.98, Blu-ray: $29.98, Nov. 15 Volume 26, Issue 5
Griff the Invisible
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