stormhawk2018 13 years ago when this came out, I loved this movie like nobody else on the planet, I had my dad take me to it at least 4 times in the theater and now I can really see all of the problems this film has. Nothing here really stands out and the script is weak in my opinion. All the jokes fail to make you laugh, the characters are one dimensional, the acting is bland and not very good, and most of the action disappoints. When Cody Banks would look like he is doing a stunt, it is clearly obvious that there were stunt doubles doing all the work because the camera at times would just film his legs and they could have done a better job at making it look like Frankie Muniz was doing the skateboarding and snowboarding. The cgi and green screen whenever it showed was weak and wasn't convincing at all. Frankie Muniz was only okay in my opinion, but he didn't contribute much of anything. Hilary Duff came off as a bland actress and she wasn't believable at all, she was only put on here because of her Lizzie McGuire show and for her looks and not for her nonexistent acting abilities. Connor Widdows as Cody's brother Alex was annoying and I hated every moment he was on screen. Ian McShane played a very weak villain and all he does is walk around and talk about his evil plan. Flaws aside, the only things I liked about this easily forgettable movie were that I thought that the fight scenes were mildly entertaining and were decently choreographed and I thought the plot involving the nanobots was believable and interesting.

OllieSuave-007 With an action comedy film having a couple of teenagers as the lead stars, I was expecting a movie with goofy humor, amateurish action scenes, typical teenage bop elements and sappy puppy love romance. However, this movie turned out to be a pretty pleasant viewing experience - a movie about shy teenager Cody Banks (Frankie Muniz), who is an undercover CIA agent under orders to date Natalie Connors (Hillary Duff) so he could spy on her scientist father, Dr. Connors (Martin Donovan).The acting was actually pretty good - not over the top and not borderline irritating - and the plot to the movie flows quite steadily (not very fast-paced, but does not drag too much as well). While young and naive, Muniz and Duff did pull off their roles professionally and seriously. You'll get an old-fashion James Bond-style spy action and some very charming humor, and you'll get a good dose of special effects for its action scenes, but they are nothing too overdone or explosive.I first saw this film on a plane and, while I don't remember too much from the film, I do recall it entertained me for the 102 minutes out of the multi-hour plane ride. Overall, it is not a bad movie for the entire family.Grade B-

Shevy1103 I realize this is a movie for kids, but it was the only decent thing on TV so I watched it. It was OK I guess, nothing more, nothing less. I don't remember much of it though.The acting by both Frankie Muniz and Hilary Duff was pretty good. The concept of the movie, or the plot if you will, was more than a bit unrealistic. Other than that the plot was good. I had a few laughs, there were some good action scenes, and some very good ones as well.As I said the acting was pretty good. Arnold Vosloo did a great job in the role of Molay, the bad guy. I think Mr. Vosloo might be born to play bad guys. I mean you see him in «The Mummy», «Chuck», «Blood Diamond». He is a natural! Anyhow, It is probably good enough for young teens, but I don't think it will be a big hit with other people. It gets 4 mediocre stars out of a possible 10 from me. See you later, alligator.Shevy

disdressed12 think of this as a junior James Bond/Mission Impossible.it's silly,but fun and action packed.it's also not at all plausible and it kinda loses steam when it gets serious and the ending is a bit maudlin.other than that though,it's a pretty good movie.there's nothing really offensive about it,bit there is a bit of sexuality implied.in my mind,Keith David is standout in his role as the director.it's not that big a role,but he sure has fun with it.Arnold Vosloo is also great as one of the evil henchman.if you can shut off you brain for 1 hour and 42 minutes,you might enjoy this movie,for what it is-mostly fluff,with some action and comedy.i give Agent Cody Banks an 8/10