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A kinetic and fun movie that's sure to thrill children of all ages.
All Critics (127) | Top Critics (30) | Fresh (118) | Rotten (9) | DVD (8)
Fulfills kids' empowerment fantasies and features enough techno-wizardry and cool f/x to satisfy those weaned on videogames. Mar 27, 2009
Fulfills kids' empowerment fantasies and features enough techno-wizardry and cool f/x to satisfy those weaned on videogames.
Lael Loewenstein
In terms of its family ethos, this makes an interesting comparison with the Addams Family films. Feb 9, 2006 | Full Review…
In terms of its family ethos, this makes an interesting comparison with the Addams Family films.
Derek Adams
As a piece of almost dadaist filmmaking, Spy Kids is great fun with its continual spirit of invention. Jan 6, 2002 | Full Review…
As a piece of almost dadaist filmmaking, Spy Kids is great fun with its continual spirit of invention.
Stephen Hunter
The action itself -- despite some bright, funny moments -- is often quite ordinary. Apr 16, 2001 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
The action itself -- despite some bright, funny moments -- is often quite ordinary.
Michael Thomson
A fine, relatively non-violent example of pure family entertainment. Apr 2, 2001 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
A fine, relatively non-violent example of pure family entertainment.
James Berardinelli
A good live-action children's movie -- a species so rare that many presumed it extinct. Mar 30, 2001 | Full Review…
A good live-action children's movie -- a species so rare that many presumed it extinct.
Andy Seiler
The visual effects don't really hold up 10 years later, but Spy Kids is still a charming, energetic, inventive kids' flick that balances its goofier side with its a sense of dramatic maturity. Jan 29, 2012 | Rating: 8/10 | Full Review…
The visual effects don't really hold up 10 years later, but Spy Kids is still a charming, energetic, inventive kids' flick that balances its goofier side with its a sense of dramatic maturity.
R.L. Shaffer
Just the right combination of fantasy and comedy. Dec 28, 2010 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Just the right combination of fantasy and comedy.
Nell Minow
The kids play off each other very well and never miss a beat with perfect-timed humor and acting. Apr 29, 2009 | Full Review…
The kids play off each other very well and never miss a beat with perfect-timed humor and acting.
Felix Vasquez Jr.
This year's most unlikely-and most successful-exhilarating family-type entertainment. Aug 7, 2008 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
This year's most unlikely-and most successful-exhilarating family-type entertainment.
Mark Halverson
The entire ensemble of old pros play their designated roles well; standing out are Cumming, whose trademark impishness fits this role like a glove; and Danny Trejo, playing a nice guy for a change and pulling it off wonderfully. Jan 20, 2007 | Rating: 3.5/5
The entire ensemble of old pros play their designated roles well; standing out are Cumming, whose trademark impishness fits this role like a glove; and Danny Trejo, playing a nice guy for a change and pulling it off wonderfully.
Michael Dequina
The coolest kid flick in ages. May 26, 2006 | Full Review…
The coolest kid flick in ages.
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Robert Rodriguez tones down on the violent and vulgar vibe he's accustomed too and trades it with fun and family-oriented adventures, and it actually pays off. Spy Kids is engaging and has enough for children as well as adults to enjoy. 4/5
Super Reviewer
I get the feeling that at one point in Spy Kids the film makers tried to make these kids look cute and a bit more life like but somewhere I think they went wrong. Not as good as it puts itself out to be.
usually critics judge kids movies by adult standars, but fans see kids movies for what they are. with spy kids, its the opposite. the critics get this movie, and fans are entirely too hard on it. a solid kids film that brings little ones into the same sort of fantasy that james bond does for their parents. fun and silly but full of adventure, this is a solid flick.
A very enjoyable film, its fun and colorful. But like others said, maybe too kid friendly. The cast is funny and good, they picked the right kids for the movie. The plot may be a little ridiculous, but its perfect for kids, and it is Spy Kids. The action is the perfect mix for kids, but adults will be bored maybe. Overall I can't understand all the negativity, I like Spy Kids.
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