The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D received unfavorable reviews .
The film received positive reviews from critics with much of the criticism directed at the film 's great story and fantastic 3-D . The film also underperformed at the box office earning just $ 39 million in the United States and $ 69.4 million worldwide on a $ 50 million budget.
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D