Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams
Seen it?2002 | 100 min | Family, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it was a solid box office hit, though it had a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Despicable Me 2, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG: scary moments. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Exploring the further adventures of Carmen and Juni Cortez, who have now joined the family spy business as Level 2 OSS agents. Their new mission is to save the world from a mad scientist living on a volcanic island populated by an imaginative menagerie of creatures. On this bizarre island, none of the Cortez's gadgets work and they must rely on their wits--and each other--to survive and save the day.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$120 million worldwide on a $38 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 180K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Rodriguez
- Alexa PenaVegaCarmen Cortez
- Daryl SabaraJuni Cortez
- Antonio BanderasGregorio Cortez
- Carla GuginoIngrid Cortez
- Steve BuscemiRomero
- Mike JudgeDonnagon
- Danny TrejoMachete
- Cheech MarinFelix Gumm
- Matt O'LearyGary Giggles
- Emily OsmentGerti Giggles