ISLAND OF LOST DREAMS is the second of the SPY KIDS franchise from director Robert Rodriguez and every bit as silly and juvenile as the first, unfortunately. The kids from the first film return to contend with a new bad guy and his army of sinister science projects. There are weird creations, monsters, and even a couple of doppleganger clones at one point. Sadly, it's a film that suffers from a lowest-common-denominator script and plenty of absolutely appalling CGI effects, particularly the WILLOW-inspired sea monsters, which I'm astonished to see in a mainstream film (apparently because it's a kid's film, it's okay to include them). The only interesting part of this, for me, is the chance to see cameoing adult actors, including the welcome likes of Bill Paxton, Danny Trejo, and Steve Buscemi, but their presence isn't enough to make this anything other than juvenile nonsense.

Sibling secret agents Carmen (Alexa PenaVega) and Juni Cortez (Daryl Sabara) rescue the President's bratty daughter Alexandra. Siblings Gary (Matt O'Leary) and Gerti Giggles (Emily Osment) are competing fellow OSS agents. Donnagon Giggles (Mike Judge) is promoted to director of OSS over Gregorio Cortez (Antonio Banderas). Juni is blamed for losing the Transmooker device and fired. The device is tracked to a mysterious island off of Madagascar. Gary and Gerti are assigned by their father to go to the island. Carmen and Juni arrive on the island on their own. They discover their gadgets don't work and the island is filled with weird creatures. Their parents Gregorio and Ingrid (Carla Gugino) set off to rescue their kids with Ingrid's parents (Ricardo Montalbán, Holland Taylor) as stowaways.Robert Rodriguez continues his kiddie franchise with everybody returning for the sequel. I continue to like the arguing Cortez siblings. I also like the Giggles as their foil. Rodriguez stays with his wild CGI style. There are some Ray Harryhausen-like touches such as the creatures and the warrior skeletons. I think some Rodriguez fans judge this franchise too harshly for being kids movies. This franchise exists as its own thing and should be enjoyed as such.

Spy kids is a great movie fun for kids and for adults.I expected a lot Spy kids' sequel and when I finally saw it,I passed a great time.In many cases,second parts are not at the same level of the first part,but Spy kids 2 is at the same level of the original.The humor this movie has is simply great,like the whole movie is, in fact.Spy kids 2 is a very fun sequel and,like the first part,it gives entertainment for kids and for adults.So I recommend this movie with a lot of enthusiasm because you will have a great fun time watching it.In summary,a fascinating and very entertaining experience.Rating:9

The Spy Kids are back packed with lots more action than the first! Robert's best film yet!! In this mission Carmen(Alexa Vega) and Juni(Daryl Sabara) Cortez are on a mission to find the transmooker device hidden on an island before their two evil enemys Gary(Matt O' Leary) and Gerti(Emily Osment) Giggles find it and give it to their dad(Mike Judge) who wants to take over the world! Can Carmen and Juni save their family and the whole entire world? Packed with adventure and way more action then the original! Kids will be glued to the screen watching this movie! A family film for everyone! Packed with a better, BIGGER cast then before! Alexa Vega, Daryl Sabara, Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Steve Buscemi, Mike Judge, Danny Trejo, Cheech Marin, Matt O'Leary, Emily Osment, Ricardo Montalban, Holland Taylor, Alan Cumming, Taylor Momsen, and Christopher McDonald.