You know, Spy Kids is a damn good kids movie. I took my little cousin to see it, and he loved it and interestingly enough, I really liked it as well. I don't really know about the sequels or anything, but SK1 was definitely a fun ride.
The man should get recognition for willing into existance "El Mariachi," not to mention that Desperado was a pretty slick movie in its own, and his segment in Four Rooms was one of the funniest dark comedy shorts ever.