- Film Review
- Reviewed By Sloan Freer
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2 out of 5
Robert Rodriguez's vibrant SPYkids franchise ditches plot sophistication in favour of pure visual spectacle for this second sequel. Filmed predominantly in 3D, it makes for an optically impressive though superficial experience, as Rodriguez transforms his pint-sized spy caper into a minutely detailed cyberspace fantasy. It's like a state-of-the-art Tron for the PlayStation 2 generation, as young agents Daryl Sabara and Alexa Vega journey into the virtual-reality world of a 3D video game to save mankind from its megalomaniac creator, Sylvester Stallone. Youngsters will love the fast-moving, brightly coloured action sequences as our heroes battle through increasingly perilous game levels, while humorous cameos and witty banter help camouflage the limp storyline and weak characters. Ultimately, the tale relies too heavily on its 3D effects to really work in other formats, but at least at the cinema it's an enjoyable ride.
Plot Summary
Fantasy action sequel, starring Antonio Banderas and Carla Gugino. Sent into the virtual reality world of a 3D video game, junior spies Carmen and Juni Cortez must overcome an escalating series of obstacles to reach the highest level and turn off the game. If they fail, the game's creator will enslave the minds of the young and use them to help conquer the real world.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Gregorio Cortez
- Antonio Banderas
- Ingrid Cortez
- Carla Gugino
- Carmen Cortez
- Alexa Vega
- Juni Cortez
- Daryl Sabara
- Grandpa
- Ricardo Montalban
- Grandma
- Holland Taylor
- Toymaker
- Sylvester Stallone
- Donnagon Giggles
- Mike Judge
- Gary Giggles
- Matt O'Leary
- Gerti Giggles
- Emily Osment
- Felix Gumm
- Richard "Cheech" Marin
- Francis
- Bobby Edner
- Demetra
- Courtney Jines
- Arnold
- Ryan James Pinkston
- Rez
- Robert Vito
- Machete
- Danny Trejo
- Fegan Floop
- Alan Cumming
- Alexander Minion
- Tony Shalhoub
- Cesca Giggles
- Salma Hayek
- Romero
- Steve Buscemi
- Dinky Winks
- Bill Paxton
- Devlin
- George Clooney
- The GUY
- Elijah Wood
Crew
- Director
- Robert Rodriguez
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