Spy Kids
Spy Kids

Spy Kids

2001Movie88 minEnglish

Carmen and Juni think their parents are boring. Little do they know that in their day, Gregorio and Ingrid Cortez were the top secret agents from their respective countries. They gave up that life to raise their children. Now, the disappearances of several of their old colleagues forces the Cortez' return from retirement. What they didn't count on was Carmen and Juni joining the "family business."

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Metacritic78/100
Google Users79%
Director: Robert RodriguezGenres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

The Cortez children, Carmen and Juni, discover that their seemingly ordinary parents, Gregorio and Ingrid, are actually retired secret agents. When their parents are kidnapped by an evil genius who plans to use his army of robot children to take over the world, Carmen and Juni must embrace their own latent spy skills. Armed with high-tech gadgets and a whole lot of courage, the siblings embark on a daring mission to rescue their parents and save the planet.

Critical Reception

Spy Kids was a commercial success, appealing to both children and families with its imaginative premise and vibrant visuals. While critics noted its simplistic plot and over-the-top action, many praised its creative direction and energetic performances, making it a fun and entertaining adventure for its target audience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Delivers exciting action and fun for the whole family.
  • Praised for its inventive visuals and energetic direction.
  • A lighthearted and entertaining spy adventure.

Google audience: Audiences enjoyed the movie's imaginative concept and the blend of family-friendly adventure with spy thrills. Many found it to be a fun and visually engaging film for younger viewers, although some adults noted its silliness.

Fun Fact

Director Robert Rodriguez cast his own children in small roles, and their drawings were used for some of the film's visual elements, including the design of the Thumb-Thumbs.

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Kamurai

Kamurai

Decent watch, probably won't watch again, but could recommend for a younger audience. There just isn't enough here for an older audience. Maybe parents will get a kick out of seeing this and imagining their kids....but given the amount ...