'Sharkboy' sinks into confusion

It's no surprise this movie comes from a concept developed by a 7-year-old, director Robert Rodriguez's son, Racer. Kids of that age tend to create harmless stream-of-consciousness rambles best performed in living rooms before audiences limited to their parents. When you add in a platitude-laden, incoherent script that could only be the product of an adult, "The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl" sends those of us not related to the Rodriguez family looking for the nearest exit back to the planet Earth. Read the full review

TO SUM UP
The superheroes that live in the fantasy world of 10-year-old Max come to life and join him on a series of adventures on Planet Drool.

FILM FACTS ...
Miramax
'The Adventures of Shark Boy & Lava Girl in 3-D'

Director: Robert Rodriguez
Starring: Taylor Lautner, Taylor Dooley, Cayden Boyd
Run time: 93 minutes
Release date: June 10, 2005
Rating: PG for mild action, rude humor.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: D
"This not-so-dynamic duo appears in 3-D, but it's not worth putting on the glasses."

Austin American-Statesman: 1 of 5 stars
"...kids might reject the movie, given that they can find twice the wit and sophistication on the Cartoon Network at all hours of the day."


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