Review of Spy Kids (2001) by Steven Y — 01 Apr 2009

I saw the ads and thought SPY KIDS looked awful. Saw the stills, thought they looked awful (just posing the kids defensively in front of the parents, all in a fighting stance, implies incredible irresponsibility). I kept reading these wonderful reviews about what a delightful confection this is, and eventually I got suckered in, thinking I didn't want to miss another BABE or something, and the film was probably being poorly marketed to get the kiddies.

I was beginning to think the worlds filmmakers had forgotten how to make a good family movie. But, fear not SPY KIDS leaps forward to fill the gap. I really enjoyed this movie, as did my wife and 9/11 year old boys and have little or no criticism of it. Good baddies, good Goodies (although my only reservation was about Antonio Banderas in his role) and a plot that keeps it all moving on with a laugh. A good job this arrived in the UK just in time for the Easter Holidays (although with little or no pre-hype) and filled up an afternoon nicely. Well done!