Trailer for Rodriguez's 'Shorts' pops up online

I mildly enjoyed Robert Rodriguez's first two "Spy Kids" flicks (hated No. 3), but the trailer for his upcoming kid flick "Shorts" just looks a little too goofy for my taste. Who knows, maybe I'll have a blast watching it, but for now, I remain cautious. Official Synopsis follows, with trailer after the jump. Enjoy!

In the suburb of Black Falls, all the houses look the same and everyone works for BLACK BOX Unlimited Worldwide Industries Incorporated, whose Mr. Black's BLACK BOX is the ultimate communication and do-it-all gadget that's sweeping the nation.

Other than keeping his parents employed, however, Mr. Black's BLACK BOX has done nothing for 11-year-old Toe Thompson, who just wants to make a few friends... until a mysterious rainbow-colored rock falls from the sky.

The Rainbow Rock does Mr. Black's BLACK BOX one better: it grants wishes to anyone who holds it. Before long, wishes-gone-wrong have left the neighborhood swarming with tiny spaceships, crocodile armies, giant boogers... and outrageous magical mayhem around every corner.

But it's not until the grown-ups get their hands on the Rock that the trouble really starts. Now Toe and his newfound friends must join forces to save their town from itself, discovering along the way that what you wish for is not always what you want.

Ooooooookay. "Shorts" lands in theaters Aug. 7. 2009. Kat Dennings, James Spader, Leslie Mann, William H. Macy and Jimmy Bennett star.