The Emperor's New Groove

Name: The Emperor's New Groove
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation, Family
Released: December 15, 2000
Duration: 78 min
Rating: 70
Cast: David Spade, John Goodman

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Generally favorable reviews based on 28 Critic Reviews

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Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: December 15, 2000 | G

Starring: David Spade, John Goodman

Summary: Emperor Kuzco (David Spade) is turned into a llama by his devious advisor, Yzma (Eartha Kitt), and her hunky henchman, Kronk (Patrick Warburton). Now the ruler who once had it all must form an unlikely alliance with a pleasant peasant named Pacha (John Goodman). Together, they must overcome their differences as they embark on a hilarious,Emperor Kuzco (David Spade) is turned into a llama by his devious advisor, Yzma (Eartha Kitt), and her hunky henchman, Kronk (Patrick Warburton). Now the ruler who once had it all must form an unlikely alliance with a pleasant peasant named Pacha (John Goodman). Together, they must overcome their differences as they embark on a hilarious, "groovy" adventure. [Walt Disney Pictures]… Expand

Director: Mark Dindal

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

Rating: G

Runtime: 78 min

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Shawn Levy

A spry and appealing film that throws off comic sparks with aplomb.

Desson Thomson

Spade and Warburton might not have made The Emperor's New Groove one of the mouse factory's all-time greatest, but they've certainly made it one of the funniest. Read full review

Christine Dolen

Thanks to myriad animators, the characters cavort, laugh and struggle against stunning backdrops, from lush jungles to cascading waterfalls. Groovy? Absolutely.

Peter Stack

This oddball comedy may be one of the brightest, funniest pieces of entertainment of the season. Read full review

Lawrence Toppman

Why is The Emperor's New Groove Disney's funniest animated movie in years? Because it's the least like a Disney animated movie. Read full review

Stephen Holden

Exhibits a cheeky effervescence and spunk. Read full review

Marc Savlov

Suffers from a persistent case of narrative backsliding that only serves to make older members of the audience long for the days of the dwarves, beauties, and poisoned apples of Disney-yore, and younger ones squirm in their seats. Read full review

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TRANSFORMERSFAN

Mar 11, 2021

one of the most funniest and bestest movies of all time by disney! this movie was funny! and one of the best movies of 2000 along with rugrats in paris

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Zilcell

May 3, 2012

Now this is really funny. Animated films usually don't get much cooler than this. With a witty story, great characters, and creative cartoony animation, we have a masterpiece.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

lordjrs

Feb 18, 2012

I loved this movie when I was a kid. Well, I still loving it, the jokes are fantastic, the plot is very good too, and I loved every character in this movie.

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

MoondogNYC

Feb 5, 2014

Just watched this movie again with the kids and my sides hurt laughing. I remember it being good but I forgot it was actually great. This has got to be THE funniest Disney Film ever. Totally underrated. I'm not sure why this movie didn't do better at the box office and is considered aJust watched this movie again with the kids and my sides hurt laughing. I remember it being good but I forgot it was actually great. This has got to be THE funniest Disney Film ever. Totally underrated. I'm not sure why this movie didn't do better at the box office and is considered a "disappointment" in the Disney Animation pantheon along (lumped in with much lamer films like Treasure Planet and Atlantis).

This movie really should have been a Pixar CGI film. It has the adult humor and visual maturity of "Toy Story" or "Ratatouille." With a similar South American jungle setting as "Up", I could totally visualize full realized film. Pixar or Disney Animation should just take the VO soundtrack and recreate this film shot for shot in CGI.

The only major flaw I could see in this film is the title. "The Emperor's New Groove"? Really? That's the title they went with? You're telling me "Emperor Llama" wouldn't have tested better? Or to follow Disney's more recent one word naming convention, simply title it "Selfish".… Expand

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Trev29

Jun 22, 2013

I haven't seen this movie in years, but I can still envision all the hilarious scenes in this out of control movie. I loved every second of it. A movie that anybody can appreciate.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

MovieLonely94

Nov 4, 2010

not my favorite, but Patrick Warburton really cracked me up!

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dwainputnam

Jun 6, 2022

I hate this movie for two reasons: One, the story and characters (excepting Kuzco and Kronk) are not good. Two, THE MEMEFEST!!!

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