Spy Kids 2: The Island Of Lost Dreams 〈Browser〉

After a top-secret device called the Transmooker —capable of disabling all electronic and magnetic devices—is stolen, the Cortezes set out to retrieve it from an uncharted, volcanic island.

The film’s creatures and a sequence involving sword-fighting skeletons were designed as an homage to the classic stop-motion work of Ray Harryhausen . Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams

Robert Rodriguez utilized several experimental techniques to maintain creative control and a low budget of . After a top-secret device called the Transmooker —capable

To save costs, Rodriguez acted as his own cinematographer, editor, and production designer. He famously re-used props and sets, even "flipping" footage of Carla Gugino to make a single captain's chair look like two. Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002) - IMDb To save costs, Rodriguez acted as his own

Upon arriving, the kids discover their high-tech gadgets don't work, forcing them to rely on their wits. They encounter Dr. Romero ( Steve Buscemi ), a scientist who has accidentally created a menagerie of bizarre animal hybrids like "sporks" (flying pigs) and "sloths".

They face stiff competition from Gary and Gerti Giggles ( Matt O’Leary and Emily Osment ), the children of ambitious OSS agent Donnagon Giggles ( Mike Judge ).

Following George Lucas’s lead with Star Wars: Episode II , Rodriguez shot the entire film on high-definition digital video instead of traditional film.