Emperor's New Groove, The
Emperor's New Groove, The | ||
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Director: | Mark Dindal | Actors: | David Spade (as Emperor Kuzco/Kuzco Llama/Kuzco Turtle/Kuzco Parrot/Kuzco Whale), Eartha Kitt (as Yzma/Yzma Kitty), John Goodman (as Pacha), Patrick Warburton (as Kronk/Kronk Angel/Kronk Devil), Wendie Malick (as ChiCha), Eli Russell Linnetz (as Tipo), Kellyann Kelso (as Chaca), Bob Bergen (as Bucky the Squirell), Tom Jones (I) (as Theme Song Guy), Patti Deutsch (as Waitress), John Fiedler (I) (as Old Man), Joe Whyte (as Official) | Country: | USA | Category: | Animation | Year: | 2000 | Personal Rating: | |
| Description: | *** DVD Rip: Yes - Quality: High *** In this animated comedy from the folks at Disney, the vain and cocky Emperor Kuzco is a very busy man. Besides maintaining his "groove", and firing his suspicious administrator, Yzma; he's also planning to build a new waterpark just for himself for his birthday. However, this means destroying one of the villages in his kingdom. Meanwhile, Yzma is hatching a plan to get revenge and usurp the throne. But, in a botched assassination courtesy of Yzma's right-hand man, Kronk, Kuzco is magically transformed into a llama. Now, Kuzco finds himself the property of Pacha, a lowly llama herder whose home is ground zero for the water park. Upon discovering the llama's true self, Pacha offers to help resolve the Emperor's problem and regain his throne, only if he promises to move his water park. | Imported Comments: | I was lucky enough to attend a preview screening in London at the weekend. It gave me the feeling The Emperor's New Groove will be one of the most understated Disney movies released in recent years. Of course, I'm saying this before the film's US opening and before the hype train pulls into Britain in February. I only hope that it gets what it deserves: A lot of credit. The story of a spoilt Emperor who is turned into a Lama by his scheming adviser is the stuff that Disney movies are made of. But this is not a philosophical or moral piece with moments of comedy. This is a roller-coaster of laughs that I haven't seen since the likes of Aladdin. The animation is sharp and colourful. Definitely up to scratch. When the movie's over, as the kiddies munch into their Emperor's New Groove Happy Meal with wind up Lama, Mum and Dad will feel like they've got their money's worth. There is so much in this for adults. David Spade and John Goodman prove once again that Disney producers have an ear for voice talent. They make a great comedy duo. The fact that their lines were probably recorded weeks apart shows how good these performers (and editors) are. With so many one-liners and quips, I wonder how many were improvised. I'm sure a lot of it will go over younger children's heads, but the eye candy will keep them entertained. So many sight gags are involved, this does need a second viewing. It's great to see a Disney movie so tongue in cheek! Very refreshing, very enjoyable. A modern classic! Go see! |
Languages: | English | Subtitles: | Length: | 78 | Video format: | DivX 3.11 Low Motion | Audio format: | MPEG Layer 3 (MP3) | Resolution: | 640x384 | Files sizes (Mb): | 707 |