Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams

Movie Details:

Country	United States
Language	English
Genres	Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
Release date	July 28, 2002 (Grauman’s Chinese Theatre) August 7, 2002 (United States)
Running time	1hr 40min
Age rating	PG
Starring	Antonio Banderas Carla Gugino Alexa Vega Daryl Sabara Mike Judge Ricardo Montalbán Holland Taylor Christopher McDonald Cheech Marin Steve Buscemi
Directed by	Robert Rodriguez
Written by	Robert Rodriguez
Produced by	Elizabeth Avellán Robert Rodriguez
Cinematography by	Robert Rodriguez
Edited by	Robert Rodriguez
Music by	Robert Rodriguez John Debney
Production Company	Troublemaker Studios
Distributor	Dimension Film

Cast & Characters:

• Antonio Banderas as Gregorio Cortez, the father of Juni and Carmen who is now called back to the OSS
• Carla Gugino as Ingrid Cortez, the mother of Juni and Carmen, who like Gregorio is also called back to the OSS.
• Alexa Vega as Carmen Cortez, daughter of Gregorio and Ingrid who is now an OSS member of their spy kid division
• Daryl Sabara as Juni Cortez, son of Gregorio and Ingrid and Carmen’s younger brother, also a member of the OSS’s spy kid division
• Mike Judge as Donnagon Giggles, an OSS agent turned director who was previously rescued by Carmen and Juni, but is now seeking world domination
• Ricardo Montalbán as Grandfather Valentin Avellan
• Holland Taylor as Grandmother Helga Avellan
• Christopher McDonald as the President of the United States
• Danny Trejo as Isador “Machete” Cortez, gadget inventor and uncle of Carmen and Juni.
• Alan Cumming as Fegan Floop, the host of Floop’s Fooglies
• Tony Shalhoub as Alexander Minion, Floop’s assistant who is still in his Fooglie state since the last film
• Matt O’Leary as Gary Giggles, the son of Donnagon Giggles and a rival OSS agent of Juni and Carmen’s love interest
• Taylor Momsen as Alexandra Anami, the President’s daughter
• Emily Osment as Gerti Giggles, daughter of Donnagon Giggles and a rival OSS agent of Carmen
• Cheech Marin as Felix Gumm, an OSS agent
• Steve Buscemi as Romero, a scientist and creator of the Transmooker device who created the hybrid animals.
• Bill Paxton Dinky Winks, the owner of the theme park Troublemakers.

Storyline:

The film follows siblings Carmen (Alexa Vega) and Juni Cortez (Daryl Sabara) as they embark on a new adventure to a mysterious island filled with hybrid creatures. Their mission is to recover a stolen device while competing against two rival agents, adding layers of excitement and challenges to their journey.

About Movie:

Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams is an American spy action comedy film co-produced, written, shot, edited, co-composed, and directed by Robert Rodriguez. It serves as the sequel to Spy Kids (2001) and is the second installment in the Spy Kids film series.

Production Details

Spy Kids 2 premiered at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on July 28, 2002, and was released in the United States on August 7, 2002, by Dimension Films. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, who appreciated its imaginative storytelling and engaging action sequences.

Reception

The film grossed over $119 million worldwide against a production budget of approximately $38 million. Its success contributed to the expansion of the Spy Kids franchise.

Legacy

Following Spy Kids 2, the franchise continued with Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over released in 2003, further solidifying its place in family entertainment. The series is known for its innovative use of special effects and its appeal to both children and adult audiences alike.

Budget & Box Office Collection:

Budget	$38,000,000
Opening Day	$16,711,716
Domestic Collection	$85,846,429
International Collection	$33,876,929
Worldwide Collection	$119,723,358