David Spade,
John Goodman,
Eartha Kitt,
Patrick Warburton,
Wendie Malick
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A ruler learns how the other half lives -- the animal half, that is -- in this animated comedy-adventure from the Walt Disney Studios. Kuzco (voice of David Spade) is the young emperor of an Inca nati... read more
Directed by: Mark Dindal
Release Date: December 15, 2000
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New Groove
DVD Release Date: May 1, 2001
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August 15, 2011Hilarious, Disney doesn't give a perfect animated film but its one of the funniest they have ever made, a really funny film.
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June 20, 2011I gotta say I am not a big fan of Disney's tendency of modernizing old stories with too many references to modern life. A more traditional approach would sometimes be more appropriate and charming. Same goes for this film, which does not really feel as if it is taking place in an... read more
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December 13, 2010fantastic animation as always, great comedy, great acting, and great drama and plot
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September 17, 2010One of my favorite movies ever. Can't resist the llama... and the 85% tomatometer.
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February 26, 2010fb619846742A funny Disney movie with two memorable lead characters and a supporting character who steals the whole show. Everytime Kronk comes on screen you can expect to laugh hard. A little obvious of a message but still a lovable movie.
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February 15, 2010fb733768972Fantastic! Hilarious! Creative! Imaginative! Anything else? Nope!
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Critic Reviews
November 16, 2009
Lisa Alspector, Chicago Reader
September 8, 2008
Richard Corliss, TIME Magazine
Emperor doesn't aim too high or strain too hard; it is at ease inhabiting its pretty, miniature realm. Full Review
March 31, 2008
David Ansen, Newsweek
The unfussy, tossed-off quality actually helps give this original story zippy irreverence some of Disney's plusher cartoons lack. Full Review
December 15, 2000
Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star
Funky, funny and free of ersatz Broadway cheese. Full Review
December 15, 2000
Susan Stark, Detroit News
An audience dominated by young children was disconcertingly quiet during a preview screening. Full Review
December 15, 2000
Jay Boyar, Orlando Sentinel
I admit I feel a little guilty to be praising a production whose aims are so thoroughly modest, but I laughed all the way through this movie.
December 15, 2000
Gene Seymour, Newsday
The best Warner Bros. cartoon ever created by the Walt Disney Studios. Full Review
December 15, 2000
Houston Chronicle
Neither the best nor the most endearing of Disney, but it's a sassy amusement. And nicely short. Full Review
December 15, 2000
Terry Lawson, Detroit Free Press
The first Disney animated movie since The Little Mermaid that amounts to nothing more than a throwaway.
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