David Spade stars in the 40th Walt Disney Classics release, an animated buddy comedy about an arrogant young Emperor who...
David Spade stars in the 40th Walt Disney Classics release, an animated buddy comedy about an arrogant young Emperor who must reclaim the throne after being ousted.
Emperor Kuzco (Spade) is transformed into a llama by his power-hungry advisor, the devious Yzma (Eartha Kitt). 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 (John Goodman). Together, they must return Kuzco to the throne before Yzma tracks them down and finishes him off.
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86 %135 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
84 %451,178 reviewsAudience score rating
"Bears outs the wisdom of the shift from the original, serious conception to this comedic one."
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Variety
Variety"Sharp, streamlined nonsense that bristles with wit and energy, the Emperor's New Groove lifts Disney out of a very old rut."
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Total Film
Total Film"A timely reminder that animated films don't have to be grandiose visual circuses with full Broadway scores to entertain."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"A zany tonic, more upbeat and funnier than the lugubrious Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas."
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Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert"A delightful, effervescent morality tale for children conveyed with such wit and sophistication that adults are likely to be enchanted as well."
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesThe Emperor's New Groove | Details
- Runtime
- 78
- Genre
- Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Kids & Family
- Country of origin
- USA
