I don't know why IMDb's user base is being so tough on this movie, but what really amazed me about it, besides the beautiful production design and use of special effects, is how much I know I would have loved it as a kid. It is SUCH a fun kid's fantasy, with gadgets, creatures, and the chance to act grown up without grossing people out. I liked this movie a great deal; not sure why it's being maligned here.
What's also interesting about it is Robert Rodriguez's ability to work his Mexican pride into this film. While there are a lot of great Latino filmmakers, I think it's cool how Robert Rodriguez is able to put Hispanics into the mainstream, be it with his casting or with his films themselves. I've always said that as much as I love the indie heroes, the mainstream have the power to effect real change, and it's nice to see that actually at work.
What's also interesting about it is Robert Rodriguez's ability to work his Mexican pride into this film. While there are a lot of great Latino filmmakers, I think it's cool how Robert Rodriguez is able to put Hispanics into the mainstream, be it with his casting or with his films themselves. I've always said that as much as I love the indie heroes, the mainstream have the power to effect real change, and it's nice to see that actually at work.
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