DVD Reviews

Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London

(Special Edition)

Cody Banks is back in the much-anticipated sequel, Agent Cody Banks-Destination: London.

In his latest adventures, Cody gets pitted against a deranged psychotic named Diaz, played by Keith Allen, bent on controlling the world with mind control devices. Diaz moves forward with the plan, completely unaware that young CIA agent Cody Banks is right under his nose the entire time. Enter S Club 7 member Hanna Spearitt, replacing Hillary Duff as the sidekick who keeps getting crazy Cody out of trouble. Add a little bit of Bathroom humour to this predictable storyline and you have a piece de resistance of cinematic disaster.

This is not a great family film to say the least, but for Muniz fans, which are primarily younger teens and kids, it will entertain and give the parents over a good hour of free time and relaxation.

On the lighter side of the scale, The Picture and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound are top notch, creating a surprisingly enveloping experience with a sharp image containing crisp, vibrant colours, and nicely mastered surround sound with great channel differentiation and good use of that Sub.

The Special features include a bland commentary, deleted scenes, and an interactive game for the kids with few other interesting features. Mostly the Extras are either bland or boring, but hey, they're there.

Overall, Agent Cody Banks is a family film that is really targeted at only a fraction of the family. Though, if you find yourself looking for some light and family friendly entertainment for the kids who are still too young to enjoy a good bond flick, Agent Cody Banks - Destination: London may just be your ticket.

Review By Manny Sevatzian

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