Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

Name: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation, Family
Released: October 7, 2022
Duration: 106 min
Rating: 51
Cast: Brett Gelman, Constance Wu, Don DiPetta, Elijahawon Perrin, Javier Bardem

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Columbia Pictures | Release Date: October 7, 2022 | PG

Starring: Brett Gelman, Constance Wu, Don DiPetta, Elijahawon Perrin, Javier Bardem, Joe Gulla, Lindsey Moser, Lyric Hurd, Sal Viscuso, Scoot McNairy, Shawn Mendes, Winslow Fegley, Yussie Jupiter

Summary: When the Primm family (Constance Wu, Scoot McNairy, Winslow Fegley) moves to New York City, their young son Josh struggles to adapt to his new school and new friends. All of that changes when he discovers Lyle – a singing crocodile (Shawn Mendes) who loves baths, caviar and great music-living in the attic of his new home. The two becomeWhen the Primm family (Constance Wu, Scoot McNairy, Winslow Fegley) moves to New York City, their young son Josh struggles to adapt to his new school and new friends. All of that changes when he discovers Lyle – a singing crocodile (Shawn Mendes) who loves baths, caviar and great music-living in the attic of his new home. The two become fast friends, but when Lyle’s existence is threatened by evil neighbor Mr. Grumps (Brett Gelman), the Primm’s must band together with Lyle’s charismatic owner, Hector P. Valenti (Javier Bardem), to show the world that family can come from the most unexpected places and there’s nothing wrong with a big singing crocodile with an even bigger personality.… Expand

Director: Josh Gordon and Will Speck

Genre(s): Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation, Family, Musical

Rating: PG

Runtime: 106 min

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RogerEbert.com Nell Minow

Oct 7, 2022

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is a bit too long for a family movie, with some unnecessary complications toward the end, and it's not quite up to the “Paddington” level of movie adaptations of classic children's books. But it is a warm-hearted family film with great musical numbers that will make another generation of kids hopefully search the attic on the chance that they might find a singing crocodile. Read full review

Luke Y. Thompson

Oct 6, 2022

The result is a movie likely to appeal as much to anyone who enjoys pop-scored animal hijinks on TikTok as to anyone who actually remembers the books. Read full review

Frank Scheck

Oct 6, 2022

It’s all harmless fun, containing enough mild laughs and genuinely sweet moments (if you can contain your emotions during the reunion scene between Lyle and Hector, you’re made of stronger stuff than I am) to keep its target audiences entertained. Read full review

The Guardian Cath Clarke

Oct 12, 2022

The film’s good-natured warmth wins the day, just. Read full review

Collider Chase Hutchinson

Oct 6, 2022

Whatever joy you get in individual moments is lost in the shuffle of a film that far overstays its welcome. Read full review

Trace Sauveur

Oct 6, 2022

For a film that is sold on the image and idea of a big, singing, dancing crocodile – who is otherwise mute when not belting out his tunes – there seems to be a real disinterest in any notable sight gags or physicality to Lyle as a character. Read full review

G. Allen Johnson

Oct 6, 2022

A final word about Bardem: He’s simply terrific. With his shaggy curly hair, exaggerated showmanship, athletic dance moves and operatic gestures, Hector is part Willy Wonka and part Gene Kelly — it’s Bardem’s most off-the-rails performance since his turn as a James Bond villain in “Skyfall.” Read full review

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Bubblegumm

Oct 7, 2022

It's a really fun movie for kids, the music is really amazing It's a must have

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AccountingGuy

Oct 7, 2022

This movie definitely blew my expectations. I was originally excited when I heard "Top of the World" in the trailer but then other snippets of the movie came out and I lost interest as I thought it would be too child friendly for me... fortunately I forced myself to go see it and it blew allThis movie definitely blew my expectations. I was originally excited when I heard "Top of the World" in the trailer but then other snippets of the movie came out and I lost interest as I thought it would be too child friendly for me... fortunately I forced myself to go see it and it blew all expectations! Super cute, go in with the mindset to enjoy a fun family movie that will pick you up and you will have the best time! Shawn's voice is incredible and a lot of Greatest Showmen feelings in the songs. Highly recommended.… Expand

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Wormiestcomet2

Oct 18, 2022

Best film ever, film of the year, all the songs are really catchy and progress the story really well, when’s the sequel????

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manudvaguiar

Oct 7, 2022

Shawn Mendes is so talented and the movie is very entertaining! i loved it!

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Rozzie

Oct 8, 2022

My family loved the movie and central messages about family and belonging. It's got a great cast and soundtrack. Shawn Mendes voiced Lyle beautifully giving a lot of emotions through his singing, while the CGI team used Lyle's expressions when he wasn't singing.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

alanpotter17

Mar 23, 2023

Javier Bardem acha o tom correto entre a caricatura típica para filmes infantis e a personalidade mais humana, fazendo um artista que, para se reinventar no showbusiness, depara-se como um crocodilo cantor!
O começo do filme é ágil e com muita música, e me enganou completamente, pensava queJavier Bardem acha o tom correto entre a caricatura típica para filmes infantis e a personalidade mais humana, fazendo um artista que, para se reinventar no showbusiness, depara-se como um crocodilo cantor!
O começo do filme é ágil e com muita música, e me enganou completamente, pensava que estaria em um musical. Uma pena que todo decai em seguida, embora o menino Josh e a gata Loretta sejam bem fofos, narrar a história da família e seu estranhamento com o crocodilo na casa, já crescido, ganhou contornos mais dramáticos e da comédia de absurdos do que musical, o que sinceramente foi uma opção que fez o filme diminuir em emoção.
Ou seja, temos um filme sobre crocodilo cantor que canta pouquíssimo! Tudo bem usar, por exemplo, os problemas dos pais do garoto e suas descobertas no mundo, o problema com os vizinhos, mas precisava mesmo termos que aturar uma reunião de condomínio chatíssima daquela? O filme tinha uma preciosidade em mãos e soube explorar muito pouco.
Talvez abra espaço para uma continuação, já que o filme termina com tudo muito bem resolvido e o crocodilo finalmente podendo explorar seus dotes como cantor. Espero que sim. Pois aqui, ficou a desejar.
No mais, excetuando-se a atuação já citada do Bardem, todos os demais usam e abusam das caras e bocas, sem conferir um certo capricho a seus personagens, meio que unidimensionais, e por incrível que pareça a composição do crocodilo está muito boa. Alguns núcleos como o Josh na escola poderiam até ser apagados, de tão mal desenvolvidos que foram, para ceder espaço ao crocodilo. Vejamos se teremos continuação e, por favor, um musical de verdade!… Expand

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MusicRatings

Oct 10, 2022

This movie was frankly a big disappointment given the big budget and promotion it got. I was hoping for a good family movie after the long dry spell since this summer but this one is not it. Part of the problem is that the music is subpar and that's a big issue for a musical.

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