Spy Kids (US)

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Real Spies… Only Smaller
Certificate: PG
Running Time: 88 mins
Retail Price: $29.99
Release Date:
Content Type: Movie

Synopsis:
Bursting with ultracool, high-tech gadgetry, Spy Kids delivers enough thrilling entertainment for the whole family! Nine years ago, top international spies Gregorio and Ingrid Cortez traded the excitement of espionage for the adventure of parenthood. But when they are called out on a secret mission, the Costezes are separated from their family and kidnapped by the evil Fegan Floop. Fortunately, there are two people who possess the skills and know-how to reunite the family: Carmen and Juni Cortez, their kids! Your family will love every fun-filled second as Carmen and Juni bravely crisscross the globe in a thrilling quest to save their parents. All the while, they discover that keeping the family together is the most important mission in the world for kids and parents alike!

Special Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Theatrical Trailers

Video Tracks:
Widescreen Anamorphic 1.85:1

Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0 French
Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0 Spanish

Subtitle Tracks:
CC: English

Directed By:
Robert Rodriguez

Written By:
Robert Rodriguez

Starring:
Teri Hatcher
Tony Shalhoub
Alan Cumming
Daryl Sabara
Alexa Vega
Carla Gugino
Antonio Banderas

Casting By:
Mary Vernieu
Anne McCarthy

Soundtrack By:
Robert Rodriguez
Heitor Pereira
Harry Gregson-Williams
Gavin Greenaway
Danny Elfman
John Debney
Chris Boardman

Director of Photography:
Guillermo Navarro

Editor:
Robert Rodriguez

Costume Designer:
Deborah Everton

Production Designer:
Cary White

Producer:
Tamara Smith
Bill Scott
Robert Rodriguez
Elizabeth Avellan

Executive Producer:
Harvey Weinstein
Bob Weinstein
Cary Granat

Distributor:
Buena Vista

Your Opinions and Comments

6 / 10

I was told this movie is a real gem. Well, it turned out to be a germ, rather than a gem.
It`s stupid, nearly plotless and it features 2 of the ugliest kids EVER!!!
The video transfer is good. There are no compression signs and while some of the effects are hideous, the picture is nicely presented.
The DD 5.1 soundtrack is very good. The surrounds are frequently used and are especially effective during the numerous flight scenes.
The menus are animated with sounds.
There are no extras on the disk.
Bottom line - despite the wonderful soundtrack, this is a BOMB that only little children can slightly enjoy. Avoid.

posted by Zvi Josef on 30/9/2001 01:20