Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Spy Kids (2001)

Also Known As: -
Year of first release: 2001
Director: Robert Rodriguez (From Dusk Till Dawn, Sin City)
Actors: Alexa PenaVega, Daryl Sabara, Antonio Banderas (The 13th Warrior), Carla Gugino (Watchmen), Robert Patrick (Terminator 2), Cheech Martin (Machete), Danny Trejo (Machete), Teri Hatcher
Country: USA
Genre: Adventure
Conditions of visioning: 03.11.2014, SD VOD, Home cinema
Synopsis: Carmen and Juni Cortez (PenaVega & Sabara) don't know that their parents (Banderas & Gugino) used to be super-spies. When they disappear, the kids go after them with all their wits and gadgets.
Review: This looks like a movie Robert Rodriguez shot for his kids, and from what I read it was indeed his intention. The story is minimalistic, the actors a bunch of known faces that may be the only interest for adults to watch Spy Kids, and the worst are the special effects, made with no intent of looking realistic. I like the design and idea of the all-thumbs robots, but they look as cheap as the rest.
Many visual concepts remind Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, although that one dates from four years later...
When I think that three sequels were produced...
Rating: 2 /10

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