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The Emperor's New Groove

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The Emperor's New Groove (2000)

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Reviews Counted:120

Fresh:102

Rotten:18

Average Rating:7/10

Consensus: The Emperor's New Groove has more of the look and feel of Looney Tunes cartoons than classic Disney films. It's very funny and provides entertainment for both children and adults. Critics especially enjoy the character of Kronk, Yzma's bumbling assistant.

Runtime: 78 mins

Genre: Childrens

Synopsis: Kuzco (David Spade) is the young, arrogant emperor of a vast kingdom. For his entire life, he has always had everything his own way. When his adviser, Yzma (Eartha Kitt), decides to usurp his power... Kuzco (David Spade) is the young, arrogant emperor of a vast kingdom. For his entire life, he has always had everything his own way. When his adviser, Yzma (Eartha Kitt), decides to usurp his power for herself, she has her servant Kronk (Patrick Warburton) poison Kuzco--but something goes wrong, and instead of dying, Kuzco is transformed into a talking llama. The former emperor winds up in the company of Pacha (John Goodman), a simple peasant just evicted from his land by Kuzco's plans for a new summer home. Pacha and Kuzco grudgingly agree to work together to restore Kuzco to his throne--and back to human form--but a series of wacky misadventures and the schemes of Yzma ensure that their journey will be a treacherous one. With THE EMPEROR'S NEW GROOVE, Disney takes a break from the more serious, epic dramas of recent years in order to focus on nonstop comedy and slapstick dialogue. Featuring a series of hilarious stunts and a quick, lighthearted pace, THE EMPEROR'S NEW GROOVE is a bubbly pleasure for viewers of all ages. The film also features Sting's Oscar-nominated song "My Funny Friend and Me." [More]

Starring: David Spade, John Goodman, Eartha Kitt, Patrick Warburton

Starring: David Spade, John Goodman, Eartha Kitt, Patrick Warburton, Wendie Malick

Director: Marc Dindal

Director: Marc Dindal
Screenwriter: Jonathan Roberts
Composer: Marc Shaiman
Studio: Buena Vista Pictures

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Groove boasts some innovative tricks and sharp performances. Oh, and not too many songs. Phew.

Full Review Source: Channel 4 Film | comment Comment
09/08/08
Daniel Etherington
Daniel Etherington
Channel 4 Film
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This Disney comedy makes a self-conscious and largely successful attempt to modernise the studio's format with a jive-ass sensibility.

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06/24/06
Wally Hammond
Wally Hammond
Time Out
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A treat for kids and adults alike.

Full Review Source: ViewLondon | comment Comment
10/30/02
Matthew Turner
Matthew Turner
ViewLondon

Disney's animation team cuts loose with a wild and wacky tale that makes little real sense ... and knows it ... and doesn't care.

Full Review Source: Shadows on the Wall | comment Comment
12/10/01
Rich Cline
Rich Cline
Shadows on the Wall

Animated films don't need to be genius -- they just need to make sure they don't do too much wrong.

Full Review Source: UK Critic | comment Comment
05/07/01
Ian Waldron-Mantgani
Ian Waldron-Mantgani
UK Critic

This is the best Warner Brothers cartoon Disney ever made.

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04/16/01
George Perry
George Perry
BBC
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Fun but quickly forgettable.

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02/16/01
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04/29/09
Felix Vasquez Jr.
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10/18/08
Catharine Tunnacliffe
Catharine Tunnacliffe
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Emperor doesn't aim too high or strain too hard; it is at ease inhabiting its pretty, miniature realm.

Full Review Source: TIME Magazine | comment Comment
09/08/08
Richard Corliss
Richard Corliss
TIME Magazine
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The arc of the story may be predictable, but it’s balanced out by some marvelously unpredictable flashes of visual comedy, all very much in the style of Chuck Jones in his prime.

Full Review Source: Sacramento News & Review | comment Comment
08/07/08
Bob Grimm
Bob Grimm
Sacramento News & Review

The unfussy, tossed-off quality actually helps give this original story zippy irreverence some of Disney's plusher cartoons lack.

Full Review Source: Newsweek | comment Comment
03/31/08
David Ansen
David Ansen
Newsweek

...a surprisingly entertaining and awfully funny piece of work.

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12/18/05
David Nusair
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews

At its heart, this is a buddy comedy that works on all levels.

Full Review Source: Film Threat | comment Comment
12/06/05
Chris Gore
Chris Gore
Film Threat

The film ranks among the studio's fresher undertakings.

Full Review Source: Bangor Daily News (Maine) | comment Comment
11/04/05
Christopher Smith
Christopher Smith
Bangor Daily News (Maine)

Lickety-split banter between brilliantly conceived characters, chase scenes that leave you breathless with laughter and surprise ... this is a whole new ballgame for Disney.

Full Review Source: Looking Closer | comment Comment
12/06/04
Jeffrey Overstreet
Jeffrey Overstreet
Looking Closer

It looks like director Mark Dindal has been watching a lot of Chuck Jones lately.

Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid | comment Comment
06/05/03
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid

The Emperor’s New Groove is really about another new groove — Disney animation's… Not a success at the box office, it deserves to be a family hit on VHS and DVD.

Full Review Source: Decent Films Guide | comment Comment
05/30/03
Steven D. Greydanus
Steven D. Greydanus
Decent Films Guide

A forgettable movie as flat as its cartoon-like characters.

Full Review Source: Palo Alto Weekly | comment Comment
05/20/03
Susan Tavernetti
Susan Tavernetti
Palo Alto Weekly

For some reason, this film feels rushed through, like the conventional animation pictures are becoming a kind of filler between the computer-animated Pixar releases.

Full Review Source: Film Quips Online | comment Comment
02/08/03
John R. McEwen
John R. McEwen
Film Quips Online
 
 
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