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Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002)

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Reviews Counted:127

Fresh:95

Rotten:32

Average Rating:6.6/10

Consensus: Though the concept is no longer fresh, Spy Kids 2 is still an agreeable and energetic romp.

Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Synopsis: The spy kids are back in this highly inventive sequel to the original smash hit. Once again, cinematic multi-tasker Robert Rodriguez (SPY KIDS 2's director, writer, producer, director of... The spy kids are back in this highly inventive sequel to the original smash hit. Once again, cinematic multi-tasker Robert Rodriguez (SPY KIDS 2's director, writer, producer, director of photography, editor, and composer) brings his high-octane, technicolor brand of antics and special effects to the screen. This time the kids are a little older and a lot more experienced as they fight to save the world and secure their reputation as the best in town. After proving themselves as top-notch spies like their parents (Antonio Banderas and Carla Gugino) in the original SPY KIDS, Carmen and Juni Cortez (Alexa Vega and Daryl Sabara) are now at the top of the new OSS kids division. That is, until they meet a new sibling spy team, Gary and Gerti Giggles (Matthew O'Leary and Emily Osment), and their position is threatened. In a race to save the world, the rival spies travel to the Island of Lost Dreams, a world that resembles the Bermuda Triangle, which is populated by fantastical genetically altered creatures, brought to life by the resident mad scientist, Romero (Steve Buscemi). However, on the mysterious island none of the kids' high-tech James Bond-inspired gadgets work, so they must rely on their own cunning and family smarts to save the world. Viewers of all ages will enjoy this delightful sequel full of tongue-in-cheek humor, wacky creatures of all shapes and sizes, and nonstop action. [More]

Starring: Alexa Vega, Daryl Sabara, Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino

Starring: Alexa Vega, Daryl Sabara, Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Ricardo Montalban, Holland Taylor, Danny Trejo, Steve Buscemi, Matthew O'Leary, Emily Osment, Taylor Momsen, Alan Cumming, Bill Paxton, Mike Judge

Director: Robert Rodriguez

Director: Robert Rodriguez
Screenwriter: Robert Rodriguez
Producer: Robert Rodriguez
Composer: Robert Rodriguez
Studio: Dimension Films

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10/30/02
Matthew Turner
Matthew Turner
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It's fast-moving, overwhelming fun, full of gadgets, creatures and general whizz-bang. It could have gone disastrously wrong, but I like it.

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08/08/02
Rich Cline
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Shadows on the Wall

Delivers everything you want from a sequel -- familiarity and innovation in equal measure.

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08/06/02
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Jeff Strickler
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Minneapolis Star Tribune

The best example in recent memory of what happens when an independent-minded director is allowed to exercise his talents with the backing and support of a Hollywood support system.

Full Review Source: Film Threat | comment Comment
12/06/05
KJ Doughton
KJ Doughton
Film Threat

How fitting that the subtitle of this sequel is Island of Lost Dreams, for Rodriguez has let his vivid imagination run even more amok in waking, cinematic life.

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01/07/05
Michael Dequina
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TheMovieReport.com

Rodriguez's movie, jammed with gizmos and visual effects, looks more like a bigbudget extravaganza from a Hollywood studio than a relatively modest $40 million movie.

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06/25/04
Judith Egerton
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Courier-Journal (Louisville, KY)

Imaginativo e divertido, explora o talento de seus jovens protagonistas para criar um filme capaz de encantar toda a família.

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08/21/03
Pablo Villaca
Pablo Villaca
Cinema em Cena

...just as enjoyable for adults as it is for kids...

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08/01/03
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