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71 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critics What's this?

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8.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 57 Ratings

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  • Starring: Alexa Vega, Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Daryl Sabara
  • Summary: Prior to their retirement nine years ago, Gregorio (Banderas) and Ingrid (Gugino) were the two greatest secret agents the world had ever known. Now, as the two are called back to duty, their adventures put them into such danger that the only two people who can rescue them (and maybe the world) are their children! Sometimes the biggest heroes are the smallest ones. (Miramax) … Expand
  • Director: Robert Rodriguez
  • Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Comedy, Family
  • Rating: PG
  • Runtime: 88 min
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Marjorie Baumgarten
    89
    There is a whole lot to be said for fun -- especially fun that can be shared by all -- and in this regard Spy Kids saves the day.
  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    88
    An intelligent, upbeat, happy movie.
  3. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: Chris Kaltenbach
    50
    The movie's not nearly as cool as the setup.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 31
  3. Negative: 1 out of 31
  1. KatieH.
    10
    It is the laugh of the season!!
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  2. KerinO.
    10
    Great fantasy movie.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  3. grandpajoe6191
    7
    Unpredictable, joyful, and crazy. Robert Roderiquez's new family kid film "Spy Kids" can be described with these 3 words.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes

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