Cody Banks (Frankie Muniz) is a teenage CIA agent. Undercover at a prep school where he pretends to be a typical student, Cody must seek out classmate Natalie Connors (Hilary Duff), whose Dad is a scientist involved some dangerous business. Equipped with top-end spy gadgetry and excellent training, Cody prepares to take down his adversary. With nods to other spy films and fast-paced action, this children's film will appeal to teens and younger viewers alike.
Theatrical Release Date: March 14, 2003
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35
Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Stereo Surround - French
Stereo Surround - Spanish
Additional Release Material:
Deleted Scenes
Outtakes
Trailers - 1. Sneak Peek at Cody Banks Sequel
Featurettes - 1. FRANKIE MUNIZ GOING BIG
2. HOW TO TALK TO GIRLS
3. COOL MAKEUP TRICKS BY HILARY DUFF
4. AGENT ACTION
5. DIRECTOR'S DIARY
6. POSTING CODY BANKS
7. CREATING CODY'S WORLD
8. DEVELOPING AGENT CODY BANKS
Audio Commentary - 1. Harold Zwart - Director, Frankie Muniz - Star, Angie Harmon - Star
2. Screenwriter Commentary
Multiple Angles
Storyboard-To-Film Comparison
Stars
Frankie Muniz: Film/Television Actor
Hilary Duff:
Angie Harmon: Actress, TV's LAW AND ORDER, GOOD ADVICE
Keith David: American character actor/voice actor, PITCH BLACK/SPAWN
Cynthia Stevenson: TV/Film Actress/"Newhart"
Arnold Vosloo: Actor, The Mummy in THE MUMMY/MUMMY RETURNS
Ian McShane: British Actor
Martin Donovan: Argentine Director/Actor
Director
Harald Zwart: Director, ONE NIGHT AT MCCOOL'S (2001)
Producer
Dylan Sellers: THE REPLACEMENTS
David C. Glasser: PRODUCER\"LIVERS...CHEAP"
Andreas Klein: Executive Producer/ TRAFFIC (2000)
Guy Oseary: TURN IT UP
David A. Nicksay: Producer/Executive
Screenwriter
Ashley Edward Miller: Screenwriter, AGENT CODY BANKS (2003)
Zack Stentz: Screenwriter, AGENT CODY BANKS (2003)
Scott Alexander: American Screenwriter
Larry Karaszewski: Screenwriter, THE PEOPLE VS LARRY FLYNT
Composer
John Powell: Composer/ FACE OFF (1997), ANTZ, CHICKEN RUN
Executive Producer
Bob Yari: Producer
Executive Producer
Daniel Gold:
Executive Producer
Jason Alexander: American Director/Actor, SEINFELD
Executive Producer
Jennifer Birchfield-Eick: Executive Producer, AGENT CODY BANKS (2003)
Executive Producer
Kerry David: Executive Producer, AGENT CODY BANKS (2003)
Executive Producer
Madonna: American Singer/Actress, DESPERATELY SEEKING SUSAN
Executive Producer
Mark Morgan: BEAUTIFUL
Executive Producer
Michael Jackman: Executive Producer, AGENT CODY BANKS (2003)
Director of Photography
Denis Crossan: Director of Photography, AGENT CODY BANKS (2003)
Review 1:
"...Enjoyable....It has more pizzazz than the last few Bond adventures..."
Source: Variety
p.29-33 03/10/2003
Review 2:
"...[Muniz], with his comfortable assurance and ample charm makes his character of Cody as authentic as the demands of action moviemaking allow..."
Source: Box Office
p.60 05/01/2003
Review 3:
"...It has a lot of skill and energy....It's a well-made movie..."
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
p.20 03/14/2003
Review 4:
"...The film is studded with energetic action sequences....Director Harald Zwart imposes an easy, flowing style and a unified vision on the material..."
Source: Los Angeles Times
p.C20 03/14/2003
Review 5:
"...Harald Zwart opts for a sleek, clean look, which shows off Cody's various gadgets to good effect..."
Source: Sight and Sound
p.36 09/01/2003