Stars: Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Alexa Vega, Daryl Sabara, Alan Cumming Tony Shalhoub

The Cortez’s are a typical, happy family. Parents Gregorio (Banderas) and Ingrid (Gugino) with their children Carmen (Vega) and Juni (Sabara), but there is one thing the kids don’t know about their loving ‘boring’ parents. They are, or were, spies and when Gregorio and Ingrid get kidnapped after trying to help out their old agency, it is up to these young kids to save their parents and to save the day.

When the kids discover that their favourite children’s SHOW host is responsible for the disapparence of their parents and other spies. They also find out that he is creating robotic children that will become fighting machines, to take over the world.

I was a little hesitant in watching this film, but was pleasantly surprised with the way it was presented. It is really the 007 for kids and it delivered a wonderful script, plenty of action and had a very good cast.

THE EXTRAS

Behind the Scenes (22:00 mins) -Hosted by Alexa Vega and Daryl Sabara. Starts with more preview footage. Including interviews with the cast, Carla Gugino, Antonio Banderas, Robert Patrick, Alan Cumming and Director/Writer Robert Rodriguez and Producer Elizabeth Avellan. How the characters were developed, the concept came about and how the film was shot, including the props and stunts. Music video at the end for feature song, Spy Kids (Save the World) by Fonda

Theatrical Trailer (2:00mins) -Excellent Preview in Dolby Digital 5.1, good sound, visually stunning, with an excellent soundtrack.

Teaser Trailer (1:45mins) - Almost the same as the Theatrical Trailer but in DD 2.0 only.

Preview (1:05) -Trailer for Cats & Dogs only in DD 2.0. Not the best preview. There are others previews for this movie, that are so much better.

CONCLUSION

An excellent family film. 007 For kids…..