The Emperor's New Groove

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The Emperor's New Groove

G

2000

1h 19m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Animation

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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.

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Critics Consensus

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

08/03/2010

4/5

More fun, goofy cartoon antics than Disney polish.

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Lisa Alspector

Chicago Reader

11/16/2009

Ingenious action sequences driven by surprisingly little plot lead to a climax full of the transmogrification animation was invented for.

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Richard Corliss

TIME Magazine

09/08/2008

Emperor doesn't aim too high or strain too hard; it is at ease inhabiting its pretty, miniature realm.

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

2d

Even the most risk-averse, anxiety-possessing children can look at this film and giggle because the film takes Kuzco’s evolution seriously and nothing else, making all the dangerous obstacles and deadly plots farcical and hilarious.

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Allison Rose

FlickDirect

Dec 9

4.5/5

Driven by terrific voice work and clever humor, The Emperor’s New Groove proves why it became a cult classic audiences still adore.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Jan 17

4/10

There’s a certain hipness and modernness to the characters and their conversations, providing a curious contrast to the ancient Incan setting, but it’s not enough to set it apart as a notable project.

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01/24/2021

still funny after all these years my step son actually sat through the whole thing amazing

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Laura D

@lauruhh Dec 30

Have watched this movie many times, is a comfort movie of mine.

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dustination P

@dustination Dec 30

A very fun Disney film. It brings a balanced humor that both adults & kids will thoroughly enjoy. If the Disney films with princesses singing aren't your cup of tea, this might be worth checking out. It's two polar opposites that become friends after working together to overcome several obstacles, so think something along the lines of Planes, Trains, & Automobiles - except animated. A solid film that has great animation and a terrific voice cast. Highly recommended!

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Andrew T

@ATMOVIEGUY Dec 17

A funny, clever animated Disney movie that has extremely hilarious meta humor, creative stylized animation, and a cast of quirky characters. The only things about the movie that I didn't like were how mean-spirited Kuzco, the protagonist, started out as, and how extremely rushed the movie's pacing is. Still worth a watch.

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Jennifer M

@Jenniemc24 Dec 16

Easily my favourite film of all time and I'm 31 now!

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Sarah S

@Braxton188 Dec 5

I like literally every scene and character in this movie.

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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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