Spy Kids 2 - The Island Of Lost Dreams on DVD (2002)

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Average rating: 61%

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Starring:	Antonio Banderas, Alexa Vega, Carla Gugino, Steve Buscemi, Mike Judge
Director:	Robert Rodriguez
Studio:	WALT DISNEY STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Run time:	96 mins
Certificate:
Collections:	100 Big Adventures
Genres:	Children, Family
Languages:	English
Hearing-impaired:	English
Subtitles:	English
Released:	17/02/2003

Brief synopsis of 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.

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Critics Reviews

Radio Times

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.

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stars out of 4 Halliwell's Film Guide

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

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fiona#1 from WHITSTABLE , 14/10/2003

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.

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Interseting sequel

Brendan Lee from Nottingham, UK , 19/01/2005

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.

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