Amusing film. <em>'The Emperor’s New Groove'</em> doesn't, in my opinion, feature a great plot, amazing music or incredible animation. All of that is all fine, though it's the humour that makes this film tick. It isn't belly laugh worthy but from start-to-finish I was amused by the funny nature of it. The premise is very silly, which works in its favour, with a load of things that don't quite add up, it even references that itself in the third act. That just adds to the fun, they know it's a mindless 78 minutes and make it work. The reason it comes out so well is thanks to David Spade and John Goodman. Spade is terrific as Kuzco, bringing the perfect wit to the self-serving emperor. Goodman is the overall star though, I thoroughly enjoyed him in the role of Pacha. Patrick Warburton is also decent as Kronk. It all makes for chilled out viewing, you'll have a good time if you just sit back and enjoy it - as I did.
When the self‑absorbed Emperor Kuzco is accidentally transformed into a llama, he must rely on a humble villager to survive the jungle and reclaim his throne.
Quick Stats
7.6
TMDB Rating
7,380
Votes
1h 18m
Runtime
$100.0M
Budget
$169.3M
Box Office
169%
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Key Crew
DirectorMark Dindal
WriterDavid Reynolds
CinematographyThomas Baker
ComposerTim Chau
EditorTom Finan
Production DesignColin Stimpson
Produced by
Walt Disney Feature AnimationWalt Disney Pictures
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1 featuredCast

David Spade
Kuzco (voice)

John Goodman
Pacha (voice)

Eartha Kitt
Yzma (voice)

Patrick Warburton
Kronk (voice)

Wendie Malick
Chicha (voice)

Kellyann Kelso
Chaca (voice)

Eli Russell Linnetz
Tipo (voice)

Stephen J. Anderson
Additional Voices (voice)

Bob Bergen
Bucky / Additional Voices (voice)

Rodger Bumpass
Additional Voices (voice)

Robert Clotworthy
Additional Voices (voice)

Jennifer Darling
Additional Voices (voice)

Patti Deutsch
Waitress / Additional Voices (voice)

John Fiedler
Old Man / Additional Voices (voice)

Miriam Flynn
Additional Voices (voice)







