Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams
User Score
7.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 40
  3. Negative: 4 out of 40

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  1. Rikiege
    Jan 12, 2013
    5
    I did not like as much as the previous one.
  2. jfrotylpe532
    Dec 22, 2012
    5
    It still is fun however it wasn't as visually entertaining and the creatures looked idiotic. On the bring side it had a better plot than the first.
  3. grandpajoe6191
    Oct 17, 2011
    5
    Nothing's really changed in "Spy Kids 2" compared to its predecessor. In other words, its manageable.
  4. Bathmat
    Jan 26, 2011
    5
    The movie was meh. I don't feel like doing a full review, but the special effects deserve a mention. A guy who's not really into computers could do a better job. It looked SO fake and there was still green around the characters. Not nearly as good as the original where the special effects were actually GOOD. So, yeah. Spy Kids 2 A la Meh.
  5. MovieLonely94
    Oct 24, 2010
    8
    wasn't as good as the original, but its very entertaining
  6. [Anonymous]
    Aug 16, 2005
    7
    More kid fluff, but the people sure know how to do effects.
  7. HS
    Apr 8, 2005
    10
    Best moive ever!!!!
  8. ChrisW.
    Jul 7, 2003
    10
    Sam b lost his mind.i liked the movie.alexa is pretty in sk2.
  9. DAVIDY.
    Jun 7, 2003
    10
    I thought the stunts they did were awesome.
  10. JessicaS.
    Mar 8, 2003
    10
    This is a cool movie very very cool.
  11. SamB.
    Mar 1, 2003
    3
    This movie sucks.end of story.
  12. B.S.
    Feb 27, 2003
    0
    This is what happens when writers get a good idea but runoutof bear and write something pothic while sobber.
  13. AnnieS.
    Dec 20, 2002
    10
    I absolutely loved it! Matt O'Leary is such a hottie! I liked it much more than the original. Great Movie! *for anyone that might wonder, it comes out on video/dvd on feb. 18, u can bet i'll buy it on the first day.*
  14. ClaireB.
    Dec 1, 2002
    10
    It was an awesome movie i thought that Mathew was a HOTTIE!
  15. TomB.
    Sep 20, 2002
    4
    How can Antonio Banderas act in this goofy movie! He should quit, the action sequence was terrible, kids shouldn't act anymore. Waste of time and money.
  16. Richard
    Aug 14, 2002
    8
    Surprisingly enjoyable, not only for the Ray Harryhausen homage but also for the sly performances all around. Colorful, witty, and good-natured fun.
  17. ChadS.
    Aug 10, 2002
    5
    By enlisting Alan Cummings and Tony Shalhoub for cameo duty, the filmmakers seem to be conceeding that their current story isn't interesting enough to stand by itself. What made the original "Spy Kids" so winning was how Mr. Rodriguez gave equal play to both, the special effects and a childhood neurosis we could reflect back and relate with. Juni's lack of self-esteem, and how being a secret agent gave him confidence was the film's soul. In "Island of Lost Dreams", the writers had their neurosis; puberty, a goldmine of humor and pathos, which they deal with only briefly. Instead of having a rival brother and sister team, the writers should've lost the little girl and have the boy fly solo and allowed him to camp it up as a heartthrob. Carmon could've switched sides and create some welcome tension since they get along too well in this sequel. Alexa Vega should've shouldered the load here, not the men (and women) in charge of the miniature animals. … Expand
  18. RossW.
    Aug 8, 2002
    10
    Dear god! its beautiful.
  19. NateM.
    Aug 7, 2002
    3
    Just took my little brother and sister to see this movie. It was less than painful, but certainly a poor waste of time. The mutants, and grandparents stole the show from the main characters. How could this movie get so many good reviews? The jokes were poorly-written.

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Metascore
66 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 29
  3. Negative: 1 out of 29
  1. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: J.R. Jones
    70
    The action is so relentless that after a while things start to feel hollow, but Rodriguez still seems to believe the moral articulated at the end of the first film -- that keeping a family together is the real adventure.
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  2. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Ann Hornaday
    80
    The Cortez family flies into action with the same testy family dynamics, silly humor and cool gadgetry that animated the first Spy Kids.
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  3. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Mick LaSalle
    50
    Eye-catching and entertaining but less inspired than the original.
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