By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 1 cat
Director: Robert Rodriguez
Starring: Alexa Vega | Antonio Banderas | Carla Gugino | Daryl Sabara | Elijah Wood | Ricardo Montalban
Country: united_states
Year: 2003
Running time: 84
IMDB: http://us.imdb.com/Details?0300015
Howard says: “In this latest installment of the SPY KIDS franchise, it’s painfully obvious that the decline shown in SPY KIDS 2 is moving along faster than a mom unplugging your Xbox game. Where the original was fun, goofy and life affirming, SPY KIDS 3-D is over-blown and lacking in any feeling and consistency.
“Oh, the actors are having a blast, but it just doesn’t translate to the audience. The only great moment was Elijah Wood’s cameo
as ‘The Guy.’ The most painful part was watching Stallone on screen at the same time as four different characters. Not even Ricardo Montalban acting in his best earnest grandparent mode could bring the movie to any heights.
“And the 3-D? They used the old technology of red in one eye and blue in the other which causes the film’s colors to be muted and the film to darken inappropriately. Oh, I’m sure that kids will get a blast putting on and taking off their glasses when the film tells them, but when you have polarization technology to achieve the same effect without the headache, why use such an antiquated format? Game over is right.” 1 cat