Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over

After watching a movie with your children or students, we encourage parents and teachers to look for education opportunities to teach with movies. Here are a few discussion topics that can help with lesson plans or teaching in the home.

Grandfather is so delighted to have his physical abilities restored in the virtual world that he is reluctant to return to reality. What other characters were using the game to change (or enhance) who they were in the real world? Why do you think they did so? What did you learn from this depiction?

At one point Juni is embarrassed to admit the man with him is his Grandfather. Have you ever felt that way about your parents or grandparents? Why do you think some young people have these attitudes? Do you have any friends who admire their elder relatives? Do you admire any of your friends’ parents?

What does this movie teach about the importance of forgiving others? Can you think of some consequences that could occur by harboring a grudge or angry feelings toward someone for many years?