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Spy Kids
- Review Date: May 19, 2003
- PG
- Genre: Family and Kids
- 2001
Common Sense Media says
Just the right combination of fantasy and comedy.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this action-packed adventure includes a little bit of potty humor (which most kids will find hilarious) and one almost-swear word. Younger children might be scared by the mutant creatures, but most will find them more silly than frightening. Characters are frequently in peril (though it's usually played for laughs), and there's a certain amount of head-bonking violence. But no one even gets a scratch, except for one villain, whose encounter with flames leaves her having a very bad hair day.
What's the story?
Carmen and Juni Cortez (Alexa Vega and Daryl Sabara) are the children of Gregorio (Antonio Banderas) and Ingrid (Carla Gugino), once the cleverest spies in the world but now loving parents who make a living as consultants. Or so they say. It turns out that once the kids go to bed, Gregorio and Ingrid flip a few switches to connect to a command center that keeps them involved in spy missions, though now from a safe distance. When top secret agents start disappearing, Gregorio and Ingrid call on "Uncle Felix" (Cheech Marin) to watch the kids and climb back into their spy gear to go off and save the world. But then they, too, disappear, and it's up to Carmen and Juni to rescue their parents -- and, while they're at it, the rest of the world.
Is it any good?
Imagine James Bond crossed with Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and you might have an idea of what to expect in SPY KIDS, one of the best family movies of 2001. It has just the right combination of giddy fantasy, exciting adventure, wonderful special effects, and sly comedy to be ideal for 7- to 12-year-olds and their families. It's also notable for featuring strong female characters and and characters and performers from the Latino culture.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the movie's conclusion that spy work is easy compared to keeping a family together. What does it take to keep a family together and functioning well so that everyone's happy?
How does the violence in this movie compare to what you've seen in other movies? How does the fantasy element affect its impact?
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Parents need to know thatb this is a movie that all ages can watch without a single concern.The movie preaches the importance of teamwork and family love.
Iits a great movie that kids can relate too.The monsters may be a bit frightening but the little ones will get over it.
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My kids love it
My kids have watched this movie four times in two days. Lots of action and adventure, but not violent. The positive message about Family is much appreciated.
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The Best Family Film Ever!
I think that this film is perfect for everyone. Kids often see the "violence" in everyday life, and should not scare them. Also, there are a lot of good messages.
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February 3, 2010
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Perfect for kids!
Spy kids is an Excellent movie that I shall love forever!!! Spy kids has tons of action and can be really funny at some parts. And it teaches you a very valuable lesson! Plus I think the shiitake mushrooms thing (Somebody says oh sh*t...takie mushrooms) will go over young kids heads!
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spy kids, i don't like it now but i used to when i was 7. This movie is about a couple of kids who relise that they and there parents are spys and go on a lot of action packed adventures. The vilonce and peril is a bit constant but sense it was made for kids and is a PG rated movie seriouse injuries do not take place, And blood is not shown. But there are a few wierd looking creatures that may scare younger kids. and fights with bad guys and a few little exsplosions. For those reasons spy kids is not to be watched at all for kids ages 1-5. To be watched with a parent at age 6. And they should be ok to watch it alone at age 7.
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Great Movie for Kids...
SPY KIDS is a great kids' spy movie. It contains the wierd-ish sort of plot that comes from James Bond, and plenty of harmless but engrossing action. There is mild peril. The tenseness might frighten some youngsters, especially the secret agents who are turned into strange creatures (not very scary and off-screen). One child almost swears: "oh, sh*t(pause)take mushrooms". That's it.
This film is great for young kids who want to see some action but are too young for Star Wars, Indiana Jones, or some other action flicks. Older kids interested in spy stuff should check out the Alex Rider books by Anthony Horowitz.
Highly recommended.
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Pretty awful storyline and poorly directed, this one will amuse the younger kiddies but have the older ones groaning.
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i love this movie. i think the 3rd is the best
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| Topics: | adventures, book characters |
| Studio: | Walt Disney Pictures |
| Director: | Robert Rodriguez |
| Cast: | Alexa Vega, Antonio Banderas, Daryl Sabara |
| Genre: | Family and Kids |
| Run time: | 88 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | March 30, 2001 |
| DVD release date: | February 18, 2003 |
| MPAA rating: | PG |
| MPAA explanation: | action sequences |
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