Spy Kids 4-D: All the Time in the World (2011)

A retired spy is called back into action, and to bond with her new step-children, she invites them along for the adventure to stop the evil Timekeeper from taking over the world.

Director:

Robert Rodriguez

Writer:

Robert Rodriguez

Stars:

Jessica Alba, Jeremy Piven, Joel McHale

Bottom Rated Movies #59 | 6 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jessica Alba	...	Marissa Wilson
Joel McHale	...	Wilbur Wilson
Rowan Blanchard	...	Rebecca Wilson
Mason Cook	...	Cecil Wilson
Jeremy Piven	...	Danger D'Amo / Tick Tock / Time Keeper
Alexa PenaVega	...	Carmen Cortez (as Alexa Vega)
Daryl Sabara	...	Juni Cortez
Danny Trejo	...	Uncle Machete
Belle Solorzano	...	Spy Baby
Genny Solorzano	...	Spy Baby
Ricky Gervais	...	Argonaut (voice)
Elmo	...	Argonaut
Jett Good	...	Young Danger
Chuck Cureau	...	News Anchor
Albert Im	...	Head Scientist

Storyline

A retired spy is called back into action, and to bond with her new step-children, she invites them along for the adventure to stop the evil Timekeeper from taking over the world.

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Plot Keywords:

child spy | machete cortez character | child thwarting a crime | strong female | female protagonist | 

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Taglines:

Saving the world is their idea of family time

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mild action and rude humor.

Did You Know?

Trivia

Antonio Banderas' scenes were cut completely.

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Goofs

When the fireplace resets itself after the kids enter the panic room there are some decorative items inside it. Shortly afterwards when The Time Keeper's henchmen break into the house the fireplace is empty.

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Quotes

Marissa Wilson: Where are the kids?
Carmen Cortez: Uhhhh, napping?
Marissa Wilson: OK, where are they really?

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Crazy Credits

Besides from the Dimension Films and Troublemaker Studios logos, there are no opening credits for this feature film, other than the title.

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Connections

Referenced in The Cinema Snob: Friday the 13th, Part 3: 3D (2014)

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Soundtracks

Cortez Family
from Spy Kids (2001)
Written and Performed by Harry Gregson-Williams, Gavin Greenaway & Heitor Pereira
Courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures

User Reviews

A Juvenile Effort Meant for those Under Five

I have often said that in order to enjoy mindless movies like "Transformers", we should "leave our brains at the door of the cineplex". Well, in order to enjoy this "Spy Kids" sequel, we need to lower our IQ to the level of four-year olds! 'Mindlessness' doesn't quite cut it, it is juvenile indulgence, meaning, it is only for kids below five.

And if you have been following the cinema ads and promos, you would know that this movie comes in 4D - with the added dimension of 'smell'. For that, viewers are given a numbered card (called Aroma-Scope) so that they can scratch-and-smell when the number appears on the screen. This is a childish gimmick aimed at kids. For adults, it is more of a nuisance because the scents are faint and the exercise distracts us from the action on the screen. Although there are many fart and poop scenes, the Aroma-Scope only provides scents of chewing gum and other edible stuff (thank goodness for that). History has demonstrated that all smell-o-vision gimmicks mostly stink.

Marissa Cortez Wilson (Jessica Alba) is such a dedicated spy that even when she is nine months pregnant, she manages to take down notorious villain Tick Tock (Jeremy Piven) before going into labor and retiring from her spy duties. Her aim is to devote all her time to her newborn and her step-kids, Rebecca (Rowan Blanchard) and Cecil (Mason Cook) and hubby Wilbur (Joey McHale).

Soon, however, she may not have that much time. One year later, Tick Tock and accomplice, The Timekeeper (also Piven), are back at their attempt to rob the world of 'time' - and Rebecca, Cecil and their 'guard dog' Argonaut (voice of Ricky Gervais) must save the world (what else?). Also, they team up with Marissa's niece and nephew, Carmen and Juni Cortez (Alexa Vega and Daryl Sabara reprising their former Spy Kids roles) to make this mission a family reunion of sorts.

Writer-director Robert Rodriguez seems to be milking the same old cinema-script cow, urging parents to spend more time with their kids. This 'message' has been used by almost all family movies throughout the decade. The time-theft and time-travel conceits can be puzzling to children even if they allow Rodriguez to make use of all sorts of time-related gags. Of course, Rodriguez cannot resist the poop and fart gags, as well as throwing food all over the place. These, I understand, are the laugh-out-loud staple for American kids below five.

Among the cast, Blanchard and Cook are suitably cute and effective as the new title characters. Bringing back former Spy Kids, Vega and Sabara, is a good idea, adding a nostalgic touch for parents in the audience. Ditto that for Danny Trejo's short cameo as Uncle Machete. However, the irony of Daddy Wilbur being a 'Spycatcher' on TV is lost on the kids and scores no points with the adults.

As for Jessica Alba (as Marissa, the younger sister to Antonio Bandera's character), she provides the main box-office lure, nothing more. Strictly kids' stuff. (limchangmoh.blogspot.com)

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 August 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Spy Kids 4: Armageddon

Filming Locations:

Royal Blue Grocery - The 360 Tower, 360 Nueces Street, Austin, Texas, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$27,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$11,644,672, 21 August 2011

Gross USA:

$38,538,188

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$85,564,310

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dimension Films, Troublemaker Studios, Spy Kids 4 SPV

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital DTS SDDS Datasat

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1