The problem with this film is that Chan's main line is adventures, not simple family comedies. It's not his style.

Jackie Chan manages to play a believable character Bob Ho however I think it's hard to believe that Jillian whom he is dating actually likes him back as it looks like there is a big age gap and from the start of the film I felt you didn't really feel the chemistry from them at all, they seem distant and Bob acts more in love then Jillian. Apart from the occasional unnecessary scene I believe the film was good it was an enjoyable experience which does give you the occasional laugh. The three children play good roles Farren however I found very irritating and not really a likable character all though she plays the role of stereotypical brassy teenager she doesn't look much older then ten herself which makes it feel like she is just not a very nice person at all a very hard to like character. Strangely I thought Billy Ray Cyrus would be a character I didn't like but he is the lovable hill billy and Bobs friend who makes him likable. Overall the film is just an OK watch it's got children humour and is a OK storyline.

Chuck Norris made "Top Dog", Arnold Schwarzeneger "Jingle All the Way", Silvester Stallone "Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over", Vin Diesel "The Pacifier", Dwayne Johnson "Tooth Fairy", Bruce Willis "North", Kurt Russell "Sky High" and Jackie Chan "The Spy Next Door".Its like an unwritten law that Action Movie Stars make at least one bad Kids film in their career. Well I'm excited for Jason Statham movie. :DThe Good: ...The Bad: -I don't know where to start... -The Bad Jokes(even for Kids) -Billy Ray Cyrus and George Lopez as CIA Agents!?

Once again universally acclaimed helmer Brian Levant, who brought upon us modern classics such as "Are We There Yet?" and "Jingle All the Way," does what he does best. And that's to deliver an intricate plot in a fun and jam-packed thrill ride that you'll likely to never forget. The movie's lead, Jackie Chan, provides the charisma and on screen presence rarely seen these days, and I'm almost certain the academy will take notice. The supporting roles filled in by George Lopez, veteran Billy Ray Cyrus, and Amber Valletta are all wonderfully developed and fleshed out. The child actors on display here also do a fantastic job, and I see nothing but a bright future in front of them. I have never seen such true raw emotions evoked in a film before. Truly unprecedented work here. I don't intent on overselling this film, since my review is written right after watching it at an exclusive premier in Canada, but this movie is truly a gem. From the very first lines to the last, the movie never lets up and doesn't get clogged up in any flat jokes (thanks to writers James Greer and Jonathan Bernstein who have previously collaborated on "Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector" and "Max Keeble's Big Move"). The transitions are smooth, and the pacing is unrelenting. Never before has a family comedy been this effective. The new year has barely begun, and we've already had our first masterpiece of the new decade.