Spy Kids

Name: Spy Kids
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Comedy, Family
Released: March 30, 2001
Duration: 88 min
Rating: 71
Cast: Alexa Vega, Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Daryl Sabara

2001

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Dimension Films | Release Date: March 30, 2001 | PG

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 biggestPrior 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)
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Director: Robert Rodriguez

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Comedy, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 88 min

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Marjorie Baumgarten

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. Read full review

Roger Ebert

An intelligent, upbeat, happy movie. Read full review

Mick LaSalle

It's entertaining and inoffensive. Read full review

Owen Gleiberman

It's Alan Cumming who takes over the movie as the impish mastermind Fegan Floop. Read full review

Dallas Observer Andy Klein

It's funny and exciting on enough levels that adults are likely to enjoy it just as much as the rug rats. Read full review

Stephanie Zacharek

One of those gentle surprises, a kids' picture made with enough thought and care to keep adults entertained too. Read full review

William Arnold

One lousy little movie -- utterly devoid of any real originality or charm. Read full review

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KerinO.

Oct 11, 2001

Great fantasy movie.

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hustlin

Aug 13, 2016

e p i c d u d e

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lukechristiansc

Mar 21, 2014

Robert Rodriguez's Spy Kids is amazing but machete kills is something i enjoy more . I love the cast and including Robert Rodriguez . but spy kids 3 is much more enjoyable

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FranzHcritic

Nov 10, 2013

Playful and quirky, mixed in with a story of a dysfunctional and unorthodox family's struggle, fueled by a humorous sibling rivalry. The animation works into the eccentricity, and the acting is well enough for 'Spy Kids' to be like a spontaneous roller-coaster, and a fun one at that. I hadPlayful and quirky, mixed in with a story of a dysfunctional and unorthodox family's struggle, fueled by a humorous sibling rivalry. The animation works into the eccentricity, and the acting is well enough for 'Spy Kids' to be like a spontaneous roller-coaster, and a fun one at that. I had fun watching it, even today, while I'm in high school.… Expand

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eva3si0n

Dec 26, 2022

Spy Kids is a typical family movie for kids. Robert Rodriguez created a great film, one of the most recognizable children's films of the early 2000s. Not a bad cast, absurd plot and cheap CGI. Here's a formula for success. Surprisingly, Spy Kids can make you laugh and looks interesting. ThisSpy Kids is a typical family movie for kids. Robert Rodriguez created a great film, one of the most recognizable children's films of the early 2000s. Not a bad cast, absurd plot and cheap CGI. Here's a formula for success. Surprisingly, Spy Kids can make you laugh and looks interesting. This is rare in children's films. Spy Kids have launched a whole franchise, for many, the first part will seem the best. Only the absence of a distinct antagonist and a crumpled ending disappoints. For me personally, Banderas's role in Spy Kids is one of the most familiar. Spy Kids can be recommended for viewing by all families with children.… Expand

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superrev

May 11, 2020

this film it's for kids this film has a good story but some scenes are a bit unrealistic...
you must see it if you like spy films
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Deanomite

Jan 24, 2020

I cashed out at the McDonalds advertisement. Robert Rodriguez is very talented, with movies like El Mariachi, Desperado and recently Alita, he portrays quick witted protagonists. This is well photographed, nicely edited and very well acted. The red alert for parents in trouble came at aI cashed out at the McDonalds advertisement. Robert Rodriguez is very talented, with movies like El Mariachi, Desperado and recently Alita, he portrays quick witted protagonists. This is well photographed, nicely edited and very well acted. The red alert for parents in trouble came at a weird time. I find it difficult these days to sit through movies about happy families, loving and loyal. Every family I ever saw was about competition and manipulation, with every member of the family having no other priority except to sabotage the others.… Expand

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