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I believe the story would have been better served with more
story telling and less effects. I recognize though that this film
can be used to discuss, or at least think about, the themes of a loving
family, the importance of forgiveness and working together. |
(2003) Film Review by MIKE FURCHES |
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| CREDITS |
| Directed
by Robert Rodriguez
Screenplay by Robert Rodriguez
Antonio Banderas .... Gregorio Cortez
Carla Gugino .... Ingrid Cortez
Alexa Vega .... Carmen Cortez
Daryl Sabara .... Juni Cortez
Ricardo Montalban .... Grandfather
Holland Taylor .... Grandmother
Sylvester Stallone .... Toymaker
Mike Judge .... Donnagon Giggles
Salma Hayek .... Cesca Giggles
Matthew O'Leary .... Gary Giggles
Emily Osment .... Gerti Giggles
Ryan Pinkston .... Arnold
Robert Vito .... Rez
Bobby Edner .... Francis
Courtney Jines .... Demetra
Cheech Marin .... Felix Gumm
Danny Trejo .... Machete
Alan Cumming .... Fegan Floop
Tony Shalhoub .... Alexander Minion
Steve Buscemi .... Romero
Produced
by
Elizabeth Avellan .... producer
Robert Rodriguez .... producer
Bill Scott .... line producer
Bob Weinstein .... executive producer
Harvey Weinstein .... executive producer
Original Music by Robert Rodriguez
Cinematography by Robert Rodriguez and Vince Pace (additional photography)
Film Editing by Robert Rodriguez
MPAA: Rated PG for action sequences and peril.
For rating reasons, go to FILMRATINGS.COM,
and MPAA.ORG.
Parents, please refer to PARENTALGUIDE.ORG
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Spy
Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (Score)
John Debney, Robert Rodriguez
1. Juggler 2. Spy Ballet 3. Magna Men 4. Treehouse 5. R.A.L.P.H. 6.
Floop's Dream 7. Escape From Dragonspy 8. Spyparents 9. Island of
Lost Dreams 10. Donnagon's Big Office/The Giggles 11. Mysterious Volcano
Island 12. Romero's Zoo Too 13. Mothership/Spygrandparents 14. Magna
Racers 15. Aztec Treasure Room 16. Skeletons 17. Creature Battle 18.
Romero's Creatures/Spybeach 19. Spydad vs. Spydad/Romero's Gift 20.
Isle of Dreams
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| SYNOPSIS
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 On
their most mind-blowing mission yet, the Spy Kids are about to enter
an entirely new dimension: the third dimension. In "Spy
Kids 3-D: Game Over", state-of-the-art digital 3D technology
puts something special into special effects action for the whole family.
On their latest assignment, under-age Juni and Carmen Cortez (Sabara
and Vega) journey inside the virtual reality wolrd of a cool but crazy
video game, where anything is possible, including the impossible.
Action film veteran Sylvester Stallone joins the cast as the power-hungry
villain the 'Toymaker', who wants to take over the youth of the world,
and Juni and Carmen must battle their way through tougher and tougher
levels of a three-dimensional game ingeniously designed to outwit
and defeat them. Using their usual humor, gadgetry, bravery and family
bonds, the Spy Kids must win every high-flying, puzzle-solving challenge,
from racing road warriors to surfing on boiling lava. Meanwhile, high-definition
digital 3-D sequences and special viewing glasses give the audience
a chance to interact with the larger-than-life excitement on screen.
Adding to the visual fun, "Spy Kids 3D: Game Over" also
features all-new inventions from the mind of writer/director Robert
Rodriguez, who lets his imagination loose in a blazingly colorful,
futuristic game world come to life. In this latest chapter of the
Spy Kids trilogy, Antonio Banderas and Carla Gugino reprise their
roles as suave spy-parents Gregorio and Ingrid Cortez and Ricardo
Montalban makes a comeback as the Spy Kids' grandfather, who plays
a pivotal role in their mission. Also returning are Steve Buscemi
as the mad scientist Romero; Alan Cumming as Floop; Bill Paxton as
Dinky Winks; Cheech Marin as Uncle Felix; and Danny Trejo as Uncle
Machete. |
 Review
by
MIKE FURCHES
mike@furches.org
Web sitewww.furches.org
Mike is the Senior Pastor at United at the Cross Community Church
in Wichita Kansas. United at the Cross is a church made up of individuals
not often accepted in other churches. The church consists of former
gang members, drug addicts, prostitutes and others. Mike also speaks
nationally on various topics and is a freelance writer. To learn
more about Mike and his ministry link onto www.furches.org.
In the arts Mike has worked with top music artists such as Steppenwolf,
Marshall Tucker Band, Kansas and has an active interest in film.
Mike is pictured with his music band "Route 66." |
 It
is no secret that I have a great deal of respect and appreciation
for Robert Rodriguez. He has brought to the screen or worked on
some of my favorites including, El Mariachi, Desperado,
From Dusk Till Dawn, The Faculty and of course Spy
Kids. One of his noted traits is the usage of friends and
family in his movies. If Nepotism were against the law in Hollywood,
Rodriguez would be out of a job. Thank goodness, it is not though
because without him we would be at a loss of one of the great new
directors in all of Hollywood. He directed and wrote El
Mariachi on a shoestring budget and made it into a multi
million dollar profit. He used friends, family and whoever was willing
to work to make that movie. Using short, quick edits and great storytelling
he developed a formula that has been used over and over, one that
audiences seem to love and one that more importantly for Hollywood
makes a profit.
Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over is a long ways from the
early days for Rodriguez. He has star power now and there are many
who desire to be a part of the movies he makes as well as multi
million dollar budgets. This feature is no exception. The cast includes
many notables including, Antonio Banderas, Ricardo Montalban,
Sylvester Stallone, Salma Hayek, Cheech Marin, Danny Trejo, Bill
Paxton, Elijah Wood, Steve Buscemi, George Clooney, and
Daryl Sabara as Juni Cortez and Alexa Vega
as Ingrid Cortez. The film brings back virtually everyone in the
first two renditions of Spy Kids and a few new
comers. The return power of the performers in the previous movies
is an attribute to Rodriguez and his ability to get along with his
cast and their appreciation for his talent. His ability to tell
stories and direct is not the obvious star of this movie though.
The twist in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over is that the
film is in good ol' fashioned 3-D.
 The
importance of relationships in Rodriguez's movies comes out in Spy
Kids 3-D: Game Over. While the story is a difficult to
follow due in part to the cumbersome nature of 3-D, the emphasis
on family is evident. The story line follows several themes that
is prevalent. The brother Juni, must save his sister from being
taken over by the evil game maker, Sylvester Stalone. In the process,
he recognizes the skills of his grandfather, Ricardo Montalban
and of his ability to help in certain areas despite the
physical handicap that he possesses. Along the journey he is also
reminded of the fact that all members of the human race are some
how related and this is a fact that will come into play to eventually
enable him to save not only his sister but the entire planet. Along
the way, Rodriguez gives lessons on the importance of working together
and at one point even the importance of "spirituality" and "family."
There are also lessons on the importance of recognizing that even
the bad things that happen can have positive influences and messages
if one will but look for them.
 Technically,
while this movie has many worthwhile themes to discuss with smaller
children, it is weak and difficult to watch. That is not unusual
due to the 3-D effects. The method used follows the older method
used in movies in the late 1950's and 60's with the use of one red
lens and one blue lens. The effect is not nearly as nice as the
glasses used in IMAX theaters and Amusement parks where a polarized
style lens is used. I must say though that of the techniques in
3-D using the old style lens in this movie has as many nice effects
as any movie in the past. Unfortunately, I believe the story would
have been better served with more story telling and less effects.
I recognize though that this might just be a formula and method
used to have kids discussing or at least thinking about the themes
of loving family, the importance of forgiveness and the importance
of working together. In a summer season filled with all kinds of
movies this one might just have a gimmick that will draw viewers.
I will not be surprised to see this one do better than the second
Spy Kids film, Island
of Lost Dreams. That is yet to be seen, but in the
meantime, Rodriguez comes through with another story that not only
entertains but promotes positive themes in this series designed
for the entire family.
On a scale of 1 -10 for the 3-D effects and themes of love, forgiveness
and family, I'll give it a respectable 6. |
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