Keeping in mind we were going to see a kids' movie, Mrs. Monster and I found ourselves pleasantly surprised at being thoroughly entertained! Robert Rodriguez has yet to disappoint us!
Being big fans of 60's-70's spy films ourselves, we were happy to see that Rodriguez kept the cheese factor and actually turned it up a few notches! There seems to be a secret gadget in practically every scene and a smarmy villain-type around every corner. This movie differs in that where there would normally be a larger-than-life hero ready to smack down the baddies, our heroes are a family of four who are only strong when united. Action is the tie that binds this movie, but at no detriment to a cohesive and entertaining story. For those who feel movies should have a message, there's a few obvious ones in there dealing with the family unit which, oddly enough, adds even more to the cheese factor!
Bottom line: It's fun for everybody!
Being big fans of 60's-70's spy films ourselves, we were happy to see that Rodriguez kept the cheese factor and actually turned it up a few notches! There seems to be a secret gadget in practically every scene and a smarmy villain-type around every corner. This movie differs in that where there would normally be a larger-than-life hero ready to smack down the baddies, our heroes are a family of four who are only strong when united. Action is the tie that binds this movie, but at no detriment to a cohesive and entertaining story. For those who feel movies should have a message, there's a few obvious ones in there dealing with the family unit which, oddly enough, adds even more to the cheese factor!
Bottom line: It's fun for everybody!