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Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams

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Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams

PG

Released Aug 7, 2002

1h 39m

Kids & Family

Adventure

Action

Comedy

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

An imaginatively joyous adventure.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 28, 2010

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Empire Magazine

Rated: 4/5

Dec 30, 2006

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

It's a spirited attempt to recapture the first film’s offbeat appeal, but the end result, while still enjoyable, is decidedly less satisfying.

Rated: 2.5/4

Dec 21, 2024

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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

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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

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Jacob A

"Do you think God stays in heaven because he too lives in fear of what he's created?" - Steve Buscemi, in this movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/26/25

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Audience Member

No matter how old you are when you watch this movie, it will always be a 10 out of 10; not only because of the nostalgia, but because of the whole context that the movie presents to us, Spy Kids 2 is a masterpiece for everyone.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/12/25

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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

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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

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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

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Milo P

Absolute masterpiece.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/09/23

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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.

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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