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Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams
2002
***
Director: Robert Rodriguez
Cast: Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Alexa Vega, Daryl Sabara, Mike Judge, Ricardo Montalbán, Holland Taylor, Christopher McDonald, Danny Trejo, Cheech Marin, Steve Buscemi, Taylor Momsen, Matt O'Leary, Emily Osment

In the follow-up to the entertaining Spy Kids, Juni and Carmen are fully established agents until they become embroiled in the power games at the top of the OSS. When the villain steals the all-powerful Transmooker, the clues lead the siblings to a mysterious island which does not appear on the map. The sequel doesn't add anything new to the formula, but it maintains the lighthearted charm and inventiveness of the original. The special effects are anything but special, but the clever gags and delightful performances compensate. Followed by Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over.