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The Emperor's New Groove

G Released Dec 15, 2000 1h 19m Kids & Family Comedy Animation List
86% Tomatometer 135 Reviews 84% Audience Score 250,000+ Ratings Arrogant young Emperor Kuzco is transformed into a llama by his power-hungry advisor -- the devious diva Yzma. Stranded in the jungle, Kuzco's only chance to get back home and reclaim the high life rests with a good-hearted peasant named Pacha. Together, they must return Kuzco to the throne before Yzma tracks them down and finishes him off. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now

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The Emperor's New Groove isn't the most ambitious animated film, but its brisk pace, fresh characters, and big laughs make for a great time for the whole family.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media More fun, goofy cartoon antics than Disney polish. Rated: 4/5 Aug 3, 2010 Full Review Lisa Alspector Chicago Reader Ingenious action sequences driven by surprisingly little plot lead to a climax full of the transmogrification animation was invented for. Nov 16, 2009 Full Review Richard Corliss TIME Magazine Emperor doesn't aim too high or strain too hard; it is at ease inhabiting its pretty, miniature realm. Sep 8, 2008 Full Review Grant Watson Fiction Machine The Emperor’s New Groove is fast-paced, furiously amusing, and genuinely unlike any other Disney feature ever made. Rated: 8/10 Jan 13, 2024 Full Review Zita Short InSession Film It’s one of those near-flawless masterpieces that makes you wonder why every troubled production doesn’t result in a sensational finished product. Feb 1, 2023 Full Review Carson Timar ButteredPopcorn The narrative of The Emperor’s New Groove might be cliched but the style drags the film to much more memorable heights. Jan 20, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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norriskeel still funny after all these years my step son actually sat through the whole thing amazing Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/11/22 Full Review Dale R A selfish Incan emperor named Kuzco, is turned into a llama as a result of a coup led by his advisor Yzma. The self-aware and meta humor in this movie is great! David Spade and John Goodman both do a good job playing the traditional roles that they play. Eartha Kitt and Patrick Warburton are amazing as Yzma and Kronk, the two antagonists. The story is straightforward and somewhat predictable. The animation is good and serves the comedic format of the film and story, but I wouldn’t put it in the same league as The Lion King or The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Considering the major road bumps this film went through in production, I’m greatly pleased with how well it turned out! Sting was brought in as the music creator for this film and his wife filmed a documentary, The Sweatbox, that really highlights the creation of the film. I do think this movie is worth your time. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/07/24 Full Review Adrian G No es la típica película de Disney, es algo mucho mejor que no podrá volver a replicar. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/23/24 Full Review Audience Member The movie's story is very simple and to the point, and actually sends a good and moral message. The voice acting was really good and while the main villain was portrayed well and entertaining, I couldn't entirely take her and her "right hand man" seriously and their threat toward Emperor Kuzco was mostly played as a joke. There are some slightly better Disney films where the villains were a lot more menacing and dark. However other than that, the film's animation was also well done and it's an easy/simple and quick Disney movie to watch. I should've watched it when I was younger, I might've appreciated it more but I still acknowledge it as good! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/15/24 Full Review Federico V Amazing. Just amazing. Side-note, the italian version is a pure masterpiece. If you know or are studying the lenguage, go check it out 😉 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/06/24 Full Review Noe G The emperors new groove is one of my favorite Disney movies I’ll give this movie a 10/10 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/20/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Arrogant young Emperor Kuzco is transformed into a llama by his power-hungry advisor -- the devious diva Yzma. Stranded in the jungle, Kuzco's only chance to get back home and reclaim the high life rests with a good-hearted peasant named Pacha. Together, they must return Kuzco to the throne before Yzma tracks them down and finishes him off.
Director
Mark Dindal
Producer
Randy Fullmer
Screenwriter
David Reynolds, Mark Dindal
Distributor
Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co
Walt Disney Pictures
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 15, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$89.6M
Runtime
1h 19m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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