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Spy Kids 2 - The Island Of Lost Dreams Reviews

2002 Certificate U
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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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  • 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
  • Most helpful members' reviews (3) of Spy Kids 2 - The Island Of Lost Dreams

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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
  • 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3 stars

    My 5-year-old son enjoyed this. He particularly liked the animated monsters and was enthralled by the sword fight with the skeletons. It might sound a bit scary for young children, but it isn't - in fact, there were plenty of moments where it made him laugh out loud - the main difficulty for the younger end of the audience is following the convoluted plot, which doesn't make an awful lot of sense even to a grown-up. On the other hand, the story will probably seem a bit 'young' for slightly older children. The special effects are pretty well done and the acting is better than you might expect from a bunch of children but really it is all just a bit too daft and far-fetched to be satisfying, even for young children - it's more like 'Young Indiana Jones' than 'Young James Bond', but not nearly as well made as the Indy films.

      • fiona#1 from WHITSTABLE
  • 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
  • Most recent members' reviews (2) of Spy Kids 2 - The Island Of Lost Dreams

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  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Family fun

    A visually pleasing film with lots of fun gadgets and an adventure that the kids fully bought into! Antonio Banderas combines comedy with cool like no one else can.

      • Daddydustbin from Wiltshire
  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    SPY KIDS - GOOD VIEWING.

    Spy Kids 2 - Equally as good as the first, The Spy Kids go to a lost island to receive a pwerful device that has the ability to shut down the world. Great Family Viewing.

      • Cornetto from Lancaster
  • 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
  • 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3 stars

    My 5-year-old son enjoyed this. He particularly liked the animated monsters and was enthralled by the sword fight with the skeletons. It might sound a bit scary for young children, but it isn't - in fact, there were plenty of moments where it made him laugh out loud - the main difficulty for the younger end of the audience is following the convoluted plot, which doesn't make an awful lot of sense even to a grown-up. On the other hand, the story will probably seem a bit 'young' for slightly older children. The special effects are pretty well done and the acting is better than you might expect from a bunch of children but really it is all just a bit too daft and far-fetched to be satisfying, even for young children - it's more like 'Young Indiana Jones' than 'Young James Bond', but not nearly as well made as the Indy films.

      • fiona#1 from WHITSTABLE
  • 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
  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    Interseting sequel

    After such an amazing first movie the quality just keeps on coming. Rodriguez throws in plenty of 'megabucks' actors to keep the adults interested while the kids astound with impressive stunts and adrenaline fueld action. Thankfully all of the history from the original movie is still in there and that speaks volumes. With very adult themes throughout it would be difficult for anyone to watch this movie and not greatly enjoy it.

    Steve Buscemi is a wonder as usual but you can see he's trying hard not to steal the show.

    Can't wait for the final part in 3-D no less.

      • Brendan Lee from Nottingham, UK
  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Family fun

    A visually pleasing film with lots of fun gadgets and an adventure that the kids fully bought into! Antonio Banderas combines comedy with cool like no one else can.

      • Daddydustbin from Wiltshire
  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    SPY KIDS - GOOD VIEWING.

    Spy Kids 2 - Equally as good as the first, The Spy Kids go to a lost island to receive a pwerful device that has the ability to shut down the world. Great Family Viewing.

      • Cornetto from Lancaster
  • Rated - 4 stars

    good film

    a very entertaining kids film. my son loved it. i quite enjoyed it myself. a few laughs thrown in as well.

      • A customer from surrey, england
  • Rated - 4 stars

    good

    a nice family film grandkids loved it.Would reccommend it

      • A customer from cannock staffs
  • Rated - 3 stars

    Could not really get into this one. I liked the first film but this one seems to drag on a bit!

      • jo#7 from BARKING
  • Rated - 0 stars

    Pathetic is only way to describe this hackneyed pile of tosh what a waste of some of Holly woods finest it was deplorable even my wife an ardent Banderos fan could manage no more than fifteen minutes DONT WASTE YOUR TIME ON THIS

      • Oscar#1 from OSSETT
  • Critics' reviews (2)

  • 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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