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Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams

Play trailer 1:22 Poster for Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams PG Released Aug 7, 2002 1h 39m Kids & Family Adventure Action Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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Now full fledged Spy Kids, Carmen (Alexa Vega) and Juni (Daryl Sabara) Cortez are back for another James Bond style adventure. Their newest mission takes them to a distant island where they take on a mysterious man and his imaginative creatures. But this time, they also have to fight the forces of rival sibling Spy Kids, Gary (Matt O'Leary) and Gerti (Emily Osment) Giggles, as they head right into a trap that will test each and every spy in the Cortez family.
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Though the concept is no longer fresh, Spy Kids 2 is still an agreeable and energetic romp.

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Christy Lemire Associated Press Rodriguez seems to be trying too hard to cram in too much - more gadgets, more characters, more noise, more color. But bigger, brighter and faster isn't necessarily better. Oct 24, 2011 Full Review Nell Minow Common Sense Media An imaginatively joyous adventure. Rated: 4/5 Dec 28, 2010 Full Review Empire Magazine Rated: 4/5 Dec 30, 2006 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand ... a high energy, high tech wish-fulfillment adventure that empowers its young audience. Rodriguez has the chops of a smart-aleck film school brat and the imagination of a big kid... Aug 20, 2023 Full Review Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens Move over 007 - there are new kids in town -- the Spy Kids - - and they're here for the long haul. Nov 15, 2019 Full Review Mark Steyn The Spectator If [it] sounds like the usual preoccupations of pop-culture parody, what lifts it above is Rodriguez's ability to create a self-contained world all of its own restless, wacky, beautiful to look at and with a genuine emotional warmth. Jan 30, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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matthias s *Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams* kicks the adventure up a notch, proving to be a step up from its predecessor. The story is more layered this time, with Juni and Carmen Cortez navigating a mysterious island filled with quirky creatures and strange gadgets. The stakes are higher, the gadgets cooler, and the sibling duo's chemistry is as charming as ever. However, the CGI can be a bit wonky, especially when it comes to those fantastical creatures. While it might make adults chuckle (or cringe), kids will likely be too enthralled to notice. The humor is goofy, the action light-hearted, and the overall vibe is pure family fun. In the end, *Spy Kids 2* doesn’t aim for cinematic greatness but delivers an enjoyable ride for its young audience. It’s a solid sequel that entertains without taking itself too seriously. Three stars for this wild, wonky adventure! Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/06/24 Full Review Oaklee D I watched this film for the time in probably over 10 years and I must say it's worse than what I remembered, I enjoyed this movie as a kid but by God has it aged like milk Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/19/24 Full Review Guilherme F O FILME DA UMA DESLIZADA NOS DETALHES , CGI E ETC... , MAS AINDA É BOM , TEM UM RICHA ENTRE AS DUPLAS DE ESPIOES , A APARIÇAO DOS AVOS DOS PERSONAGENS E ETC , TORNA O FILME APRECIAVEL . Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/26/23 Full Review Milo P Absolute masterpiece. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/09/23 Full Review Pedro G Buena película, una secuela no tan buena como la original pero que es genial. Esta secuela cuenta una aventura algo mayor a la anterior, pero sin embargo creo que falla en algunos aspectos. Hay que destacar que sigue siendo muy entretenida desde el comienzo, por lo que es una cinta fácil de ver. El desarrollo de los protagonistas no es tan bueno como en la anterior, ambos siguen siendo geniales y hacen una gran dupla pero siento que falto eso. Se nos presentan nuevos personajes interesantes, pero el que mas me gusto por lejos es Romero, alguien super interesante con una de las frases mas icónicas del cine. Otra cosa es que me hubiera gustado que salgan un poco mas los padres de los chicos. El villano es otra cosa que no me termino de convencer, no es tan bueno ni icónico como el de la primera cinta y no tiene mucho tiempo en pantalla por lo que no me resulto una gran amenaza para los protagonistas. Por otro lado, los efectos empeoraron un poco, ya que se utilizo el mismo presupuesto que en la anterior cinta pero hicieron muchas mas cosas digitalmente por lo que no se ven con tan buena calidad. Las actuaciones están muy bien, principalmente las de Alexa PenaVega, Daryl Sabara, Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Danny Trejo, Steve Buscemi y Emily Osment. Además, el soundtrack sigue siendo brillante, con algunos temas que suman mucho a algunas escenas. En conclusión, una buena secuela que cumple con la función de presentar una historia con una gran aventura de espías que es entretenida a todo momento y que nos deja con ganas de ver mas sobre estos personajes tan entrañables. La recomiendo. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/05/23 Full Review ana luisa u Es una buena con efectos decentes y la familia crotes son carismáticos y villanos son carismáticos menos el padre gran aventura los peleas son buenas es un 7.5 de 10 Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Now full fledged Spy Kids, Carmen (Alexa Vega) and Juni (Daryl Sabara) Cortez are back for another James Bond style adventure. Their newest mission takes them to a distant island where they take on a mysterious man and his imaginative creatures. But this time, they also have to fight the forces of rival sibling Spy Kids, Gary (Matt O'Leary) and Gerti (Emily Osment) Giggles, as they head right into a trap that will test each and every spy in the Cortez family.
Director
Robert Rodriguez
Producer
Elizabeth Avellan, Robert Rodriguez
Screenwriter
Robert Rodriguez
Production Co
Dimension Films, Troublemaker Studios
Rating
PG (Brief Rude Humor|Action Sequences)
Genre
Kids & Family, Adventure, Action, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 7, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
May 23, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$85.6M
Runtime
1h 39m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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