Not the best story, mediocre acting but If you don't expect too much, it is quite enjoyable. A casual family action comedy movie with sufficient entertainment. I did enjoy watching it without pause.
158 Reviews
Fun and enjoyable family action comedy
akyurekey21 August 2020
All Stars To Maxwell Simkins
nayanbheda21 August 2020
The movie is certainly worth watching thanks to free acting by Simkins. There are many funny moments in the movie especially involving Simkins. This young kid lightens up the mood.
Keep your logical mind aside and just enjoy the movie.
"Secret Agent Mom"
Kamurai2521 August 2020
Good watch, would watch again, and can recommend.
This movie has a lot of good surprises to it.
I'm not a big fan of Malin Akerman, but I'm not going to say she's not good in action sequence (and she does it in heels), but Joe Manganiello and Ken Marino (who is credited in IMDB as "Glen" though there is a whole running joke with his name being "Ron") both sort of rule the spotlight when they're on screen and she gets overshadowed even though she's the "main" character (at least out of the adults).
The kids mostly do an amazing job, I think they'll be worth watching as they grow in their careers.
The only big "problem" I'm seeing in this is that you're crossing a heist movie with a rescue movie, with kids.....and it feels a lot like "Dora and the Lost City of Gold" they're is even 4 of them, 2 are related. It's more likely just a coincidence of similarities, but it's a god comparison of when it gets noisy versus how to make it more seemless (Dora wins).
Can't imagine this will be disappointing watch for younger audiences, and it's definitely good enough for adults too.
This movie has a lot of good surprises to it.
I'm not a big fan of Malin Akerman, but I'm not going to say she's not good in action sequence (and she does it in heels), but Joe Manganiello and Ken Marino (who is credited in IMDB as "Glen" though there is a whole running joke with his name being "Ron") both sort of rule the spotlight when they're on screen and she gets overshadowed even though she's the "main" character (at least out of the adults).
The kids mostly do an amazing job, I think they'll be worth watching as they grow in their careers.
The only big "problem" I'm seeing in this is that you're crossing a heist movie with a rescue movie, with kids.....and it feels a lot like "Dora and the Lost City of Gold" they're is even 4 of them, 2 are related. It's more likely just a coincidence of similarities, but it's a god comparison of when it gets noisy versus how to make it more seemless (Dora wins).
Can't imagine this will be disappointing watch for younger audiences, and it's definitely good enough for adults too.
Just a nice happy family film
bobparmentier21 August 2020
Fun, adventurous and cool
Gordon-1122 August 2020
Netflix really just waste money on trash.
joshbarton1521 August 2020
It's that time of the week again when Netflix drop another original film. By now, I should know to expect extremely throwaway films full of insanely generic characters and a badly drawn out narrative. The Sleepover actually sinks to very low levels of "action" and "comedy" in a film that doesn't know who its target audience is. It's far too childish for adults to enjoy but then it's a film that I don't even think kids will get any enjoyment from. The performances are irritating and the plot is so easy to predict it's just embarrassing, Ken Marino doing the hapless dad routine very badly and just getting in the way. Every once in a while, Netflix will release an original film that bucks the trend of being so lazy and rubbish but The Sleepover is just not that film.
A movie that strikes a familiar note al Spy Kids
james_abbey23 August 2020
If you enjoyed the Spy Kids movies of a decade ago, than this movie is for you. Its a feel good movie, bringing together a family. Its generational and quirky.
The leads are perfectly cast. Each playing on their own strengths. From the macho male to the endearing pluck child, this show has it all.
Best watched with family, kids can suspend belief, but can be a guilty pleasure if its a quiet night at home you crave.
The leads are perfectly cast. Each playing on their own strengths. From the macho male to the endearing pluck child, this show has it all.
Best watched with family, kids can suspend belief, but can be a guilty pleasure if its a quiet night at home you crave.
Waste my time
saya-3655921 August 2020
its pure,benign and for everyone ...
ops-5253522 August 2020
In the age from 5 to100, its entertaining, also funny, and for the small ones pretty tense. the acting are fine, the dialouges scripted and without originality, but a good kids save mum dad flick.
i give it a 6 cause its not disney and the perfection of living arent as flamboyant and perfect as in forementioned productions containing kid actors. so from a grumpy old man its a recommend.
i give it a 6 cause its not disney and the perfection of living arent as flamboyant and perfect as in forementioned productions containing kid actors. so from a grumpy old man its a recommend.
Terrible
ajkzcdn27 August 2020
I watched this movie because it was trending on Netflix, but it turned out to be a complete waste of time. Cheesy, cringy type of movie with awful acting and even worse script. The story line is extremely stupid. The jokes aren't funny. The only reason I kept watching it till the end was the younger brother character, whose acting was pretty good. The rest of the cast were very weak with robotic performances. Don't watch!
Solid Family Movie Delivers
tin-B26 August 2020
A LOT of people these days of internet isolation forget that there are other people in the world. Some are called children. Some are called families. This is a really good family movie. Like so many family movies my parents took us to when I was a kid, The Computer Who Wore Tennis Shoes, Swiss Family Robinson, That Darn Cat, The Shaggy DA, etc., etc., etc., this movie is made for family viewing. It's also made for children. And older folks who still like family movies. And me. And you. Make some popcorn.
Fun family adventure
denisecpowley28 February 2021
Warning: Spoilers
It's been a while since we have watched a movie with our seven year old that isn't animated and that we all enjoyed. Filled with adventure, it certainly has some unrealistic results to the escapades but that's what movies are - imagination and adventure. It's not meant for adults to watch alone, and that's just fine with me. There is one line I wish they'd left out to make it more kid friendly, a reference to a boob just after the kids get out of the water. So depending on the age of your kid and the the dialogue you want with them, watch for that line and either distract them or talk about it after the movie. A fun watch for family movie night.
Painful to watch
garrett_metzler-238-4384723 August 2020
Child-friendly action comedy
PsychoBeard66624 August 2020
A nice comedy full of action scenes
mvahidalizadeh29 August 2020
This is the story of a woman who used to do heists. She is now under witness protection and her family doesn't know about her past. The movie is well-directed. I liked seeing many different locations in the movie. The background music and sound effects were awesome. The acting crew was amazing. Maxwell Simkins is very talented. I liked his acting. Malin Akerman and Ken Mario were great in this movie. In summary, if you are a fan of action or comedy genre, this is a good pick for you.
Something for everyone..
ts-000016 October 2020
Cheesefest
abcda-0387425 August 2020
Netflix flick
SnoopyStyle26 August 2020
Clancy is a 15 year old girl in suburbia. She fights with her overprotective mother (Malin Akerman). Her father (Ken Marino) is a baker. Her younger brother Kevin tells tall tales. Her best friend Mim is sassy. Kevin has a sleepover with friend Lewis. The four kids are launched into a night of crazy adventures when the parents get kidnapped and they discover that their mother is a former high class thief in witness protection. The mother is reunited with former lover Leo (Joe Manganiello) to steal a valuable crown.
I like all the actors. This is like a combination of Spy Kids and Adventures in Babysitting except less, stupider, and cheaper. It's not the end of the world. I still like the characters for the most part. The kids are all great but it probably has too much of the adults. Jay should definitely be a grizzly old man living in the abandoned subway. This is a Netflix flick which seems to be more than a Disney TV movie but less than a full theatrical release.
I like all the actors. This is like a combination of Spy Kids and Adventures in Babysitting except less, stupider, and cheaper. It's not the end of the world. I still like the characters for the most part. The kids are all great but it probably has too much of the adults. Jay should definitely be a grizzly old man living in the abandoned subway. This is a Netflix flick which seems to be more than a Disney TV movie but less than a full theatrical release.
Funny at times but the plot and acting drag it down a lot
aigoalies27 August 2020
This movie had some really funny moments especially from the awkward dad and the dancing kid who were really funny. Other than that, this movie is pretty trash. There are so many plotholes throughout this movie it's almost laughable how little thought was put into it. There are way too many to get into and all are pretty obvious, but my favorite is the fact that Akerman's old friend escaped handcuffs and nobody even mentioned it, it's like they forgot she was in handcuffs before. The acting is poor mostly from the daughter and the sterotypical characters like the bully. There are also a couple of emotional moments that are extremely cringe to watch through. Overall, I would say watch this movie with your kids, they'll probably like it a lot and there are some funny moments but overall the movie is subpar for me.
5/10
Good Family movie
Sergiodave8 February 2021
Cute
catharina1922 August 2020
Pretty Good! Don't listen to the negative reviews.
BiZzOtCh29 August 2020
It is what it is
Ian_Spencer26 February 2021
It's a kids flick, but as a slightly desperate lockdown adult watch it was fun, witty and exciting.
There were a few "that doesn't make any sense whatsoever" (James Bond-esque secret techy things that were bang up to date for someone who'd not been doing what they were doing for 15 years) but as the whole plot made no sense anyway, just go with it!
There were a few "that doesn't make any sense whatsoever" (James Bond-esque secret techy things that were bang up to date for someone who'd not been doing what they were doing for 15 years) but as the whole plot made no sense anyway, just go with it!
one word: cheesy
tripatsandhu31 August 2020
Seeing others reviews, i guess this is a good movie to watch with kids, but i cringed and yawned through it. It is extremely cheesy, unoriginal from literally the first scene. I still finished it, though. I did not expect this from Netflix films.
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