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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.

Rated: G

Runtime: 78 mins

Genre: Childrens

Theatrical Release:Dec 15, 2000 Wide

Box Office: $87,320,505

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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  • The Emperor's New Groove
  • If you liked ALADDIN, you'll love Disney's THE EMPEROR'S NEW GROOVE, where outrageous comedy rules! Audiences and critics alike raved about this hilarious animated adventure. "Ebert & Roeper And The Movies" gave it "Two Thumbs Up." Faster than you can say "Boom, baby," arrogant Emperor Kuzco is turned into a llama by his devious advisor, Yzma, and her hunky henchman, Kronk, who want to rid the kingdom of this beast of burden. Now the ruler who once had it all must form an unlikely alliance with a pleasant peasant named Pacha. Together, Kuzco and Pacha must overcome their differences as they embark on a hilarious, "groovy" adventure that will have you howling with laughter.
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    10/18/08
    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.

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    09/08/08
    Richard Corliss
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    Groove boasts some innovative tricks and sharp performances. Oh, and not too many songs. Phew.

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    09/08/08
    Daniel Etherington
    Channel 4 Film

    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
    Sacramento News & Review

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

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    03/31/08
    David Ansen
    Newsweek
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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
    Time Out

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

    Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews | comment Comment
    12/18/05
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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.

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    02/08/03
    John R. McEwen
    Film Quips Online

    A treat for kids and adults alike.

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

    It may not be Dickens, but it's vintage Disney.

    Full Review Source: San Diego Metropolitan | comment Comment
    10/21/02
    Jean Lowerison
    San Diego Metropolitan

    It delivers engaging, high-spirited adventure that parents can appreciate alongside their young offspring.

    Full Review Source: Cincinnati Enquirer | comment Comment
    10/15/02
    Margaret A. McGurk
    Cincinnati Enquirer

    When did Disney start making good films again? Was Eisner taken out in a senseless anvil accident?

    Full Review Source: CinemaBlend.com | comment Comment
    08/12/02
    Joshua Tyler
    CinemaBlend.com

    A mildly amusing, though surprisingly thin, helping of holiday fun.

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    06/19/02
    Robert Denerstein
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