Although best known for its edgier fare, Rodriguez explored his lightest side with “Spy Kids” in 2001 and “Sharkboy and Lavagirl” four years later. This new film connects directly with the last ones, featuring the children of these heroes as well as others – with names like Miracle Guy – brought together to save the world after their parents recover. quickly and captured by alien invaders.
However, the focus is largely on the children, a relatively attractive group led by Missy (YaYa Gosselin), whose main skill is in forcing her peers about the need. to work as a team. That’s just one of the lessons that was built into, in a way, “Children are our future”.
Unlike the previously mentioned films featuring high school age kids, the kids are younger here, and there is a sense in the film that shows that even compared to, say, the Disney Channel fare.
This was clearly done for children, not critics, and the design and action are lively enough to take them away. Rodriguez – who also made, edited and burned the film, works with his own children in a very vivid family relationship – is very familiar with superhero ropes for parents who are able to appreciate a comic book satire.
Add to it and “We Can Be Heroes” serves as a minimal addition to Netflix’s kids and family series, for parents looking for something new to keep their tykes going . In addition, the film notes the current state of streaming, where no title with an equality of shyness – even one as bizarre as “Sharkboy and Lavagirl” – has ever been official running to come back.
“We Can Be Heroes” will appear on December 25 on Netflix.