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Spy Kids
This was one of my favorite movies as a kid growing up, and I’ve seen it more times than I can count. It’s been several years since I’ve seen it, so when I rewatched it with my younger cousins, that was a blast back to my childhood that I didn’t know I needed. Of course, I was instantly reminded why I loved it so much, and it was also pure nightmare fuel. It’s such a corny, goofy movie, and if anyone takes it seriously, you are trying too hard. The writing is very silly and geared directly towards kids, with some hilariously bad dialogue at times. The story itself is kind of cool, with a popular kids TV host basically making an army for a businessman who wants to take over the world. Stupid, but entertaining. But the charm of the movie is how out-of-this-world it is. Nothing is realistic, but it still likes it *almost* could be. Not really, but as a kid, I thought it could be. The acting isn’t super great, but I’ll admit, everyone was committed to the bit. Especially Danny Trejo and Alan Cumming. All the characters are over the top, but again, that’s what makes it entertaining. Visually, this whole movie feels like a children’s book come to life, which is awesome. Sometimes the visual effects were very obvious and…not great. But a lot of the set pieces and costumes are colorful and whimsical. There’s not really much else to say, so my last thought, and the highlight of the movie, is how sweet Floop’s castle thing is, and all the Fooglies and Thumb-Thumb’s. I used to be freaked out by them, just because the designs were so weird. Donnagon was my favorite, who was like an overly stretched, purple version of Nicholson’s Joker. Overall, this movie is hilariously bad at times, but still has heart and good family messages. Plus, one of my favorite Batman actors is at the end (I know, sue me), so that’s always a little bonus. I would only recommend this if you’re looking for a really cheesy kids movie. But to me, it’s worth it.
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