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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 .. Read more

Starring Antonio Banderas, Alexa Vega, Carla Gugino, Steve Buscemi
Director Robert Rodriguez
Genres Action/Adventure, Family

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Spy Kids 2 - The Island Of Lost Dreams

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.

Starring Antonio Banderas, Alexa Vega, Carla Gugino, Steve Buscemi, Mike Judge
Director Robert Rodriguez
Studio WALT DISNEY STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Run time DVD: 1 hr 36 mins
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Collections 100 Big Adventures
Genres Action/Adventure, Family
Language English
Hearing-impaired English
Subtitles English
Released DVD: 17 Feb 2003
Production year: 2002
Format DVD
  • Critics' reviews (2) of Spy Kids 2 - The Island Of Lost Dreams

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  • 4 stars out of 5

    Children's action adventures don't come any more sophisticated than director Robert Rodriguez's slick and colourful sequel to his 2001 hit SPYkids. Reflecting the increasing maturity of today's youngsters, it's tailor-made to satisfy their demanding tastes and imaginations. This time around, the Cortez kids Carmen and Juni (Alexa Vega and Daryl Sabara) are on a mission to investigate the mysterious volcanic island inhabited by a mad scientist (Steve Buscemi) and his hybrid animal creations. In a playful homage to effects specialist Ray Harryhausen's style of stop-motion animation, these mutant monsters (including fantastic Jason and the Argonauts-type skeletons) add extra excitement to the thrill-packed feature. Rodriguez utilises high production values and rapid pacing to perfection, particularly during the wonderful opening scenes in an amusement park. This makes the pint-sized espionage caper every bit as stylish and inventive as a Bond film — only unlike 007, the flashy set pieces and hi-tech gadgets are as humorous as they are clever. If only more movies were as good as this family treat.

    • Radio Times
  • 1 stars out of 4

    Another helping of mini-James Bonds, done with considerable verve and enjoyment.

    • Halliwell's Film Guide
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  • 8 out of 9 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    A good family film

    My kids sat and really enjoyed this, and I managed to sit through it without getting bored.

    Its nothing more than a kids film, but thats what it said it is, and its most definetly is.

    I can't really say more, but good clean family/kids film

      • Peter Day from England
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  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    Liked the 1st one, you'll love this

    We all liked this one alot. Lost count of the amount of times that we watched it. Loved all the gadgets. Kids thought they were brilliant. Funny Too.

      • Chrissy08 from Somerset
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    • 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, ...