June 4, 2009
Pretty good!
Alan Cumming, Alexa Vega, Antonio Banderas
Carmen and Juni Cortez will soon find out that their favorite bedtime story, "The Spies Who Fell in Love," is really the story of their parents. So begins this affable fantasy, a James Bond adventure ...( read more
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DVD Release Date: September 18, 2001
Stats: 12,188 reviews
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Flixster Reviews (12,188)
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January 26, 2008Good adventure children's film. Keeps you entertained and features some cool out of this world gadgets. Other two films were RUBBISH.
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December 25, 2007I never had any particular desire to see this film. But then came the day when there was nothing else on tv...
This was actually surprisingly bearable. I guess it helps if you don't have any high expectations. The Flooglies and the Thumbs were ridiculous and annoying and the ...( read more) -
October 24, 2007Fairly silly and 'over the top' kids movie. Just didn't really do anything for me. The Rodriguez touches are there and his perennial cast favorites are fun, but with a script like this, it's hard to salvage. The produbtion design borders on Tim Burton at times, Even George Cloone...( read more)
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August 20, 2007A few flaws but otherwise enjoyable movie, may be boring moments but only fleeting ones.
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October 15, 2009This was one of my favorite movies when I was growing up. And I still enjoy watching it sometimes!
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Critic Reviews
March 30, 2001
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
March 29, 2001
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
This surprisingly entertaining movie turns the adults into kids and the kids into adults -- and everyone laughs at the talking toilet. full review
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September 29, 2006This film not only says these words bluntly, but also imaginatively illustrates how to keep a family together, though the fun may distract you from these themes. A second viewing may help them become more apparent.
The production values are very high, although several set and story elements are boldly fantastic.
An added benefit for a select few: if you are a father with once young, impressionable children who in the ancient past watched "Pee Wee's Playhouse", this film will be especially satisfying.
The casting for Spy Kids is top drawer. The children, perhaps not the leading performers of the century, are completely well suited for this film – I wouldn't change them for anyone. (You shouldn't either.) The parents are also wonderful. And watch for several other familiar performers – my family are particular fans of Tony Shaloub (Minion). You may have seen Tony in "Monk", or "Galaxy Quest" or elsewhere.
Warning – some people have said this movie is dumb. So, if you have no imagination, no appreciation for transcendence or appetite for family unity, if you'd rather throw mud and poke people with sticks, I recommend you stay away. But if you love all that is good, genuinely subtle and clever, too, watch carefully
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