Showing posts with label 2001. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2001. Show all posts

1.7.24

Thumbtack Thumbs Up: A Spy Kids Mission Review

 

Directed, written, edited and produced by Robert Rodriguez
Produced by   
    Robert Rodriguez
Starring   
    Antonio Banderas
    Carla Gugino
    Alan Cumming
    Teri Hatcher
    Cheech Marin
    Danny Trejo
    Robert Patrick
    Tony Shalhoub
    Alexa Vega
    Daryl Sabara

Release date (Australia): September 20, 2001


 Synopsis

Review

Spy Kids is a very unique film. The characters and CGI could be horrifying and traumatizing to some kids. The events these 2 poor, alone kids go through that could possibly turn their father's co-workers into mindless numbless idiots all alone without their parents.. 

Oh my god. I love this movie.

The film's plot is as wacky as it is entertaining. Thrown into a world of villainous toymakers, mutant sharks, and thumb-tack grappling hooks (yes, you read that right!), Carmen and Juni have to rely on their quick thinking, newfound spy skills, and, of course, each other. Rodriguez's signature over-the-top style keeps the action fast-paced and visually stunning, from the sugar-coated lair of the evil Floop to the gravity-defying Thumb Thumbs Island.

 But "Spy Kids" isn't just about explosions and gadgets. It's also a heartwarming story about family, sibling rivalry, and believing in yourself. Carmen and Juni, despite their bickering, ultimately learn to work together and overcome their fears. Their parents, Gregorio and Ingrid, played by Antonio Banderas and Carla Gugino, are a fun and supportive duo, reminding us that family is always there to have your back, even when you're saving the world from evil toymakers.

If there is EVER a "The Spy Next Door Part II", I hope whoever directs it takes notes from this film.

10/10


 WATCH SPY KIDS AT THE


 https://archive.org/download/fantasy.movies.greek.subs/Spy%20Kids%20%282001%29.ia.mp4 (Greek subtitles)



1.4.24

Rush Hour 2: Faster then the original!






Directed by Brett Ratner

Written by Jeff Nathanson

Produced by Roger Birnbaum

Starring Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, John Lone, Zhang Ziyi


Release date: August 3, 2001

Synopsis

While LAPD Detective James Carter and RHKPF Chief Inspector Lee are vacationing in Hong Kong, 
a bomb explosion at the US Consulate kills two undercover customs agents. 
Soon, Lee is assigned to solve the case.

Review


Hate me or not, this film is THE best Rush Hour film so far. Firstly, the humor has become ]
better, Jackie Chan's acting has improved, and the fight choreography is better. Sure, the film is from
the US, but it has Jackie's classic slapstick from his Hong Kong movies, and a big stunt (TWO of
them! ONE DONE BY CHRIS TUCKER!) 
Watch Rush Hour 2 at the Internet Archive - https://archive.org/details/123jucky 
archive.org/details/rush-hour2
Watch Rush Hour 2 at Dailymotion- https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x69wjwc





Rating: 7/10




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