Remember little Henry Thomas from E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial? He was Elliot, the boy that found ET first. Who can forget that iconic scene with him and ET flying on his bike across the moon?
In Cloak & Dagger he plays eleven year old Davey who recently lost his mother and does not see much of his dad who is in the US Air Force. Fortunately for him he has a great imagination and finds solace in that. Unfortunately, it is this same imagination that lands him in hot water when he witnessed a murder and nobody wants to believe him. However, when the baddies come after him seeking his blood, his imaginary friend comes to his rescue...
This 1984 movie might seem a little bit outdated with its rudimentary references to computer technology and video games of its time (who can still even remember Atari?). But if you are prepared to look beyond that, this is quite enjoyable as a good old fashioned action adventure. Watching Dabney Coleman playing the dual role of the boy's father and imaginary friend is especially entertaining.
I can really recommend this movie and gave it 3 out of 5 stars.
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