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Rating: - Like Spy Kids 1....'cept better.
I'm not a big fan of movie sequels, because they're made mostly for the buck and nearly always turn out rotten. But I've gotta say, "Spy Kids II" was a real swinger. (That's good.) Here's the basic plot:The OSS now has a Spy Kids division, where kids do the dirty work adults can't. Carmen and Junie, the kids from the original movie, are some of the top spies. Also in this division are two troublemaker/brilliant kid spies who compete with them for different assignments. Through one thing or another, they end up on an island with large mutant creatures. Their mission? Get a transmooker device on the other side of the island and save the world...or something. Anyway, their parents find out, and go after them. Mix in the in-laws, and you've got a bizarre but really goofy plot that moves along really well. Okay, that's just a small summary of the plot, but you get the basic idea. "Spy Kids II" turns out to be as funny..and creative...as the first movie. Even more so. It's not quite as weird as "Spy Kids I"...no mutant humans. Now mutant animals...well, that's just cool. So are the sophisticated high-tech gadgets. And the special effects...FANTASTIC. Also, Carmen and Juni get along much better, which is relief. Because the characters are already established, the storyline and the dialog of the movie seems to move along even better than "Spy Kids I". Gregorio's in-laws are a very nice touch, and it adds some pretty funny moments. The characters from the first movie, Floop and Minion, are also there, as well as Uncle Felix ("I'm not your uncle.") and Machete. This seems to make it flow easily from one movie to the next. And, of course, with moments like the theme park and the dance scene, (the ballet part, oh, I died laughing) it offered many laugh-out-loud for the audience to enjoy. As for the cons of the movie, there weren't very many. The camara shots are kind of jumpy and jerky, like the first movie. Being a storyboard artist, I liked that, but I know that it gave some people headaches. The plot is a little confusing..you're not quite sure who knows what or how they found out unless you pay close attention, but nothing major. And the telepathy scene...why did they have that? It was kind of pointless. I wonder if there was more to that originally before the editing process. And, in the credits they have Carmen doing a teeni-bopper thing. Boy, speaking of pointless... These are just minor things, of course. There were tips of the hat to "Jason and the Argonauts," "Indiana Jones," and "Jurrassic Park." It wasn't crude or especially violent (Though the skeleton part and the fighting mutant animals might scare some little kids.) there was hardly any swearing ... Overall, this was a delightful and witty movie that entertained the whole family. Bottom line: If you liked "Spy Kids I", see "Spy Kids II", because it's even better. ...
Rating:  - We¿ve Got A Franchise!!
"Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams" is another in a line of great sequels to great movies. Overall, if you enjoyed the first film you'll be very pleased in the next installment in this "Bond for Kids" comedy/adventure series!!THE STORY: Carmen and Juni Cortez (Alexa Vega and Daryl Sabara) are back in a bigger and wilder adventure than before. This time the Cortez siblings are locked in a dead heat to get to the bottom of a mystery concealed by a remote and mysterious island before a rival team of Spy Kids beat them to the punch. THE COOL THINGS: The "Island of Lost Dreams" expands upon the Spy Kids world tenfold as we are introduced to the entire Spy Kids organization including its hierarchies and ultra-cool weapons. The "monsters" in this installment are also more formidable looking (mutated/spliced animals) as compared to the comical mutated humans from the first movie. We also get introduced to the extended Cortez family tree as Ingrid's parents gain a supporting role. In all, seeing the competing Spy Kids and the newer and cooler weapons made this movie more enjoyable. BEST SCENES: 1.The Monster Duel 2.Popstars Carmen and Juni!!! (HILARIOUS!!!) 3.Battle at OSS THE VERDICT: Spy Kids was generally regarded as a good, solid movie not only for kids and families, but anyone in general. It was fun, entertaining and all around enjoyable. Summed in a nutshell, Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams is even better!!! Highly Recommended
Rating:  - Not bad at all
Fans of the first "Spy Kids" should enjoy this sequel. It's more of the same "spy" fun, with the same two actors playing the children, and Antonio Banderas and Carla Gugino are back as their spy parents.
There are more spy gadgets, and more children are now Spies as well as Juni and his big sister.
Add Ricardo Montalban("I am Mr. Rourke, and welcome to Fantasy Island!") and Holland Taylor, a familiar face from t.v. shows such as "Bosom Buddies" and a funny actress. They play the grandparents.
Add Steve Buscemi, who I had no idea was in this until he graced the big screen. He plays a scientist type whose experiments with miniature animals goes awry, and turns them all into giant creatures than take over the island he lives on, which is near the bad guys central location.
This is a fun, family movie that will keep you interesting as well as your children. It may be a little scary for younger children because of the animals.
Keep your eyes peeled for Taylor Momsen, she was "Cindy lu Who" in "The Grinch". Throught the entire movie, I couldn't figure out who she was, then saw her name...She played the President's little misbehaved daughter.Recommended for family's night out with their children between 8 and 12.
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