Highest Rated Review by the Community
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Sep 02 '02
Pros: good effects, Steve Buscemi's performance
Cons: the pace, film tries to dazzle with effects & gadgetry to make up for story
Summary: When I take my children to the movies, I usually look forward to being entertained as well as my children. Many movies work on two levels: one for children and one for adults. This movie, however, does not. The first film was cute and sweet with ... read more
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Aug 07 '03
Pros: Enjoyable sequel. Good continuation of story/characters. Funny.
Cons: Slightly drags in spots.
Summary: Early in 2001, I walked into director Robert Rodriguez's "Spy Kids". The film cheered me up, provi ... read more
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May 01 '03
Pros: It's great
Cons: There's not more movies like this
Summary: Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams is a great movie - it's got some talented young actors, a host of incredible computer generated creatures and locales, colorful characters, and all of it helmed by a director with an imagination and sense of ... read more
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Nov 27 '02
Pros: Cute Kids that are SPIES
Cons: A little Silly
Summary: The Cortez Family is back in this cute family comedy. Carmen(Alexa Vega) and little brother Juni Cortez(Daryl Sabara) are back and ready for action!
After getting shown up by Gary Giggles(Matthew O'Leary) and his little sister Gerti ... read more
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Oct 06 '02
Pros: Good movie for young children.
Cons: They tried too hard to make likeable.
Summary: Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams, would be enjoyable if you where a young child. I really enjoyed the first Spy Kids, but this one was too much for me. Island of Lost Dreams was full of stuff that was far from even being close to realistic.
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Sep 17 '02
Pros: Steve Buscemi and Bill Paxton stand out in the talented ensemble
Cons: Movie is a bit overloaded on characters and visuals without enough story
Summary: Three American movies of the last couple of years have had fun paying tribute to the James Bond films. Before “XXX” paid its tribute, Robert Rodriguez gave us his “Spy Kids” series. “Spy Kids” was a joy, and a surprise hit in the spring of 2001. “Spy ... read more
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Sep 11 '02
Pros: Action packed, cool gadgets, fun special effects, nothing too scary
Cons: The kids they picked to play the two "spykids" - they seem a poor choice
Summary: For those new to the whole "Spy Kids" thing, this is the second in a series of movies featuring two young kids (brother and sister) whose parents are famous super-spies. The kids find themselves getting involved in this world of spy action, and end up in ... read more
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Sep 08 '02
Pros: An action film that really is OK for kids.
Cons: Boring story. The kids are no longer everyday kids. The charm is lost.
Summary: My kids are two of the biggest Spy Kids fans on earth. We still get to watch the first Spy Kids on DVD every single day. I have to admit, unlike most of their other favorite DVD's, I continue to enjoy Spy Kids myself. There is a realistic charm to the ... read more
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Aug 25 '02
Pros: Ricardo Montalban and Holland Taylor provide much-needed comic relief
Cons: Too much gadgetry, not enough heart
Summary: I didn't think it was possible, but Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams manages to be even more charmless than its predecessor. The first movie at least worked a little at establishing characterization before it zipped off to Special Effects ... read more
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Aug 16 '02
Pros: Antonio Banderas is still his usual, handsome, and suave self.
Cons: Story line drags in certain places.
Summary: It's been a little over a year since writer/director Robert Rodriquez busted out in Hollywood with the original Spy Kids. Every one in the industry was surprised at its success. So what to do? Of course rush out and make a sequel! And ... read more
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Aug 11 '02
Pros: More interesting plot than many "adult" films
Cons: Somewhat predictable
Summary: I approached SPY KIDS 2 without having seen the original, so I'm not as familiar with all the characters as are many Epinioners.
Antonio Banderas and Carla Gugino play the parents of two of the spy kids in this film, Juni (Daryl Sabara) and ... read more
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Aug 11 '02
Pros: Fun for the WHOLE family with great special effects
Cons: Some characters a bit too predictable
Summary: Spy Kids 2 picks up with Carmen and Juni now full-fledged spies - of the junior sort. They are competing with other Spy Kids. While gadgets are limited during the movie - those used are fun and outrageous. The special effects were great and ... read more
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Aug 08 '02
Pros: The Island looks great and I loved Steve Buscemi. Cool gadgets.
Cons: Too many gadgets and eye candy. Not enough heart.
Summary: “Spy Kids: The Island of Lost Dreams”
(**1/2)
By Collin Souter
I remember the first time I saw the first “Spy Kids” and the incredible feeling I had upon leaving the theater. I dreaded the release of that movie, ... read more
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Aug 08 '02
Pros: This is a movie you can enjoy with your children.
Cons: The story line was very predictable.
Summary: With the start of school just around the corner, I decided to take my 10 year old son to one last movie of the summer. It was a wise choice to see Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams.
For the pre-teen set, this film offers about everything a kid ... read more
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