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The Emperor's New Groove

The Emperor's New Groove

2000
Comedy, Family/Kids
1h 18m
The misadventures of an arrogant, egocentric young Emperor named Kuzco, who is transformed into a llama by his power-hungry advisor -- the devious diva Yzma. Stranded in a jungle, Kuzco's only chance to get back home and reclaim the high life rests with a good-hearted peasant named Pacha. (Walt Disney Pictures)

The Emperor's New Groove

2000
Comedy, Family/Kids
1h 18m
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Rated 10 Jun 2016
95
91st
Disney's funniest animated movie, hands down. It eschews the usual Disney formula to deliver a more Looney Tunes-esque romp with memorable gags, wacky characters, and a distinctly postmodern feel. Succeeds in all the ways that "Hercules" failed a few years before.
Rated 11 Sep 2008
84
80th
Gets most of its humor from postmodern hyperbole, deus ex machina, and inversion, but its all clever - and even without songs, it runs along at a brisk and welcome pace. Iconoclastic in Disney's catalog and therefore interesting for all the wrong reasons.
Rated 05 Mar 2007
90
91st
The funniest animated film I have ever seen. It's positively hilarious. Unlike your average Disney film it doesn't have tons of songs every few minutes and relies on the characters for entertainment. Great for adults and kids alike!
Rated 29 Aug 2008
87
81st
One of Disney's funniest animated films, by far. The humor is very off-the-wall with quick fire delivery and crisp action that propels well developed characters. This style of comedy would prove to be very influential over the rest of the decade's animation and perhaps even cut a template for rising internet humor (meta jokes, quick-transition shots, etc). This is the best thing David Spade has ever been involved with and the despite the random silliness, there is still a very touching story.
Rated 22 Jun 2007
94
98th
Talk about a salvage. Emperor's New Groove was supposed to be serious and nothing like this. When the project wasn't going as planned, they decided to make it very tongue-in-cheek and off the wall. It worked very well. The humor is great... it's the one work that David Spade has done that I liked.
Rated 11 Jan 2007
84
93rd
I had given up on seeing another good Disney animation until I saw this. Unfortunately they haven't lived up to it since.
Rated 25 Sep 2017
75
65th
This would've been a hellish slog to get through if it was weighed down by SIX(!) Sting penned songs as originally planned.
Rated 07 May 2014
50
29th
Some of the jokes are pretty damn funny, and some of the jokes are really silly. The voices of David Spade and John Goodman fit their respective roles (douchebag emperor and peasant with a big heart) well.
Rated 08 Jul 2010
85
70th
Practically every Disney movie that does something remotely non-Disney gets a cult following, but this one actually deserves it. Their visual gags were never this good before, and haven't been anywhere as good since.
Rated 08 May 2008
7
68th
Hilarious. Great animated flick.
Rated 03 Mar 2008
98
92nd
Very fun! Surprisingly funny, too.
Rated 02 Dec 2007
8
78th
So funny, my insides hurt. One of my favourite Disney features.
Rated 11 Sep 2007
90
79th
So generally entertaining that I found it hard to believe Disney was actually involved.
Rated 25 Nov 2006
90
91st
Quite simply, one of my all-time favourite Disney movies. I absolutely LOVED this.
Rated 09 Dec 2023
7
63rd
Bubbling with as much comedic chemistry as a test tube full of poison, that poison, the poison chosen especially for this movie. The fantastic vocal performances (Goodman's rich tones and Spade's spindly ones are perfect for their contrasting roles), wacky slapstick, and quirky a-sides (spuds yes, cheese no) combine to create a lload of llaughs throughout. The plot is as enjoyably quick as its banter but still manages to generate a satisfying and emotional arc for the selfish sad sack on a cart.
Rated 24 Jan 2020
61
21st
Passable kiddie animation does nothing interesting with its distinctive locale and characters, and pitches its writing at the most simplistic Saturday morning cartoon level, but a spirited voice cast elevates it to a pleasant watch, with Kitt and Warburton's amusing double-act the highlight. Ostensible lead Spade proves his value as a supporting player, essentially disappearing into the rabble for the most part! Tom Jones' "appearance" another well realised highlight.
Rated 24 Feb 2019
65
40th
I really appreciate how the themes, text, and anything beyond the most visual aspects of the concept art have NOTHING AT ALL TO DO WITH THE INCA SETTING. Pretty off-the-wall for its time, ngl one of the best Disney movies I've ever seen, the shallow and bad jokes are plentiful and REALLY SHALLOW AND BAD, the touching moments are very touching. If there had to be a terrible animated blockbuster for me to get dragged to, I'm glad this was it.
Rated 25 May 2016
3
38th
It's aight. I don't know that I understand the cult.
Rated 12 Oct 2014
97
98th
A Disney movie without the traditional songs, but filled with fun and hilarious characters. Patrick Warburton was born for voice-acting. He nails every line.
Rated 26 Nov 2013
95
87th
Ah man this is a funny as hell movie. With a good buddy dynamic and excellent characters and set pieces everything about this movie still holds up and holds up well! Recommend if you want something halarious!
Rated 27 Dec 2010
70
72nd
This silly, a bit underrated, fast-paced and unbelievably talky animation serves as the perfect example of what Disney/Pixar now refuses to make: that is, just a really funny family movie once in a while, instead of these pseudo-adult (male) melodramas we see hit the theaters every summer -- and that said by someone who loves these.
Rated 14 Dec 2008
80
77th
A pleasant surprise. The irreverent tone and absence of song-and-dance routines is a refreshing break from decades of Disney's usual Spunky Gal Tells Overbearing Family To Fuck Off, Elopes With Chiseled Nordic Hunk fare. The stylized, geometric characters are great too. The whole film has a frantic but controlled energy that (for better or worse) set the tone for an entire decade of animated features.
Rated 22 Aug 2008
100
93rd
This movie is BRILLIANT. I love every scene in it.
Rated 23 Jun 2008
73
73rd
Surprisingly good! Has more in common with Vaudeville than Aladdin comedically. The voice acting is outstanding--I can't stand David Spade but I have to say he was perfect for the rude, whiny llama. Patrick Warburton is especially enjoyable in this. He is so expressive. The animation is nice, too, with an artful sort of depth to many of the scenes, and a lovely and sensible color palette.
Rated 16 Mar 2008
90
83rd
One of my favorite animated films.
Rated 29 Oct 2007
95
98th
Laugh-out loud funny, dry wit and hilarious voice casting. One of Disney's best in the last 10 years. It has more of a Warner Bros/Bugs Bunny sensibility and is very refreshing and original.
Rated 15 Sep 2007
75
79th
Very funny, if not great, animated film with an amusing cast.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
33
17th
To me these animated blockbusters are all exactly the same, only the setting changes. Some humor but mostly cheese.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
77th
Good kids movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
95th
This movie has such a different sense of humor than all of the other Disney flicks.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
81
65th
The closest Disney has come to producing an episode of The Simpsons disguised as a feature film, and that's a very good thing. This is hilarious irreverant, and the vocal performances are pure comedic genius.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
83
94th
Stands out when compared to the other works Disney released by the time.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
91
82nd
Very underrated. The voice acting is superb, the animation is new and creative, and the writing is brilliant. Still one of the funniest Disney movies out there.
Rated 12 Jul 2007
92
79th
A very silly movie, but really really funny at points. I think I like Spade more as a voice actor.
Rated 04 Apr 2007
87
83rd
Lots to love in this movie. Tremendously quotable, too.
Rated 26 Dec 2006
88
74th
A very sly, very funny sendup of Disney's oeuvre, leagues better than Shrek and its sequel. Great for kids or adults.
Rated 25 Dec 2006
89
80th
One of the best Disney movies, not just neo-Disney. Certainly the most off-the-wall.
Rated 02 Dec 2024
80
46th
kronk best character
Rated 05 Nov 2024
85
85th
One of my favorite movies
Rated 30 Oct 2024
32
7th
Simply cannot understand the praise for this, predictable, generic twaddle. Boring in the extreme and not funny. Animation is excellent but that's it. A well done Cat in the Hat landscape but about as filling as a rice cracker.
Rated 22 Aug 2024
22
41st
While I typically love absurd humor, and enjoyed many of the jokes, this just didn't strike me as anything but a wilder Disney movie. (Warburton does incredible work as usual.)
Rated 22 Oct 2023
62
80th
So fun!
Rated 29 Apr 2023
75
79th
Kooozco.
Rated 11 Oct 2022
58
60th
This was surprisingly entertaining. The rougher animation style took some getting used to, but it fits the story and the more modern feel. The main characters have a nice chemistry and film was kept short. Not a classic by any means, but worth a watch.
Rated 12 Sep 2022
80
48th
Reliable and funny.
Rated 15 Aug 2022
90
75th
I don't know why I didn't like this movie the first time I watched it, but I'm really, really glad I gave it another chance. Somehow when I tried again a few years later it clicked immediately, and now it's a regular rewatch, and a highly, highly entertaining buddy comedy.
Rated 29 Jun 2022
60
63rd
Patrick Warburton & Eartha Kitt are responsible for about half of the score. Might be Warburton's best work outside of Venture Brothers and Seinfeld.
Rated 11 Feb 2022
72
55th
Obrigado Selton Melo
Rated 15 Oct 2020
70
66th
Oh, yeah. It's all coming together.
Rated 18 Jul 2020
74
89th
Complete Movie Review: https://anchor.fm/ohmgs-podcast/episodes/EP-4-0---7-Emperors-New-Groove-Review-egu3ml https://open.spotify.com/show/7iYcnMW9iGpkO7RppFySvG
Rated 22 Aug 2019
90
79th
A vastly underappreciated Disney film. Despite its troubled production and pivoting in production, it's a tight, emotional, and funny film.
Rated 03 Feb 2019
81
18th
1
Rated 02 Oct 2018
68
71st
The comedy in this is quite good. It touches on the absurd and doesn't confine itself to standard Disney fair. Having David Spade as the self-obsessed emperor is excellent casting and not because Spade is a good voice actor.
Rated 08 Aug 2018
85
87th
rvw. one of my favs as a kid. now i still gotta beat it's ps1 video game lmao
Rated 20 Jun 2018
78
56th
David Spade brings a unique spin on the traditional Disney main character. Somehow he manages to have a vocal chemistry with John Goodman as well. The movie is fast paced, hilarious and well animated. It just does not carry the emotional weight of the rest of the Disney canon.
Rated 07 Apr 2018
85
66th
This one is really surprisingly good. It's actually funny. Wow, not your usual Disney crap. And you don't necessarily have to be a child to be totally absorbed by its action scenes. And the animation is reminiscent of the Golden Age.
Rated 14 Nov 2017
77
46th
B
Rated 18 Jun 2017
68
30th
More annoying than funny. Couple good moments though.
Rated 09 Jun 2017
7
76th
The humor is great. All the fourth wall breaking should have annoyed me, but in this movie it actually worked somehow. My biggest gripe though is with the animation. Everything feels so empty. You have those huge rooms, those huge outdoor areas, and usually only 2 or 3 characters are animated on the screen at the same time. Without any background activity, it feels like everything is taking place in some empty universe, and gives it a feeling that I disliked. Still, good stuff.
Rated 21 Nov 2016
87
80th
Underrated. Doesn't take itself seriously but is heartfelt enough to work. Surprising this turned out not awful given the behind the scenes backstory of the movie
Rated 24 Jan 2016
75
67th
İmparator, yardımcilari, yazlik saray, köylü, büyü, lama (yardımcisini azleden imaparatoru, yardimcisi bir iksirle lamaya çevirir. Kendisine yardimci olan ise evini elinden almak istedigi bir köylü olur.) 25 Temmuz 2021'de çocuklarımla tekrar izledim.
Rated 19 Sep 2015
90
64th
The story walks on the well trod ground of selfish powerful ruler betrayed and forced to rely on others in order to learn humility and become a better person. However, the rather predictable story is accompanied with some enjoyable humor, some of which even breaks the fourth wall. It's the pure silliness of this movie that made it enjoyable. Kronk, the villain's henchman, steals the show from the two main characters though.
Rated 21 Aug 2015
4
44th
(2014-15 Disneython #34:) Is it wrong if I just don't want my Disney movies to be quite this comedic? Like, I'm all for laughing in a Disney movie. But this movie's tone is like if every single scene in The Little Mermaid was focused on Scuttle the seagull. Just a bit monotonous in its silliness. That said, Patrick Warburton's vocal performance as Kronk is terrific.
Rated 08 Jun 2015
79
61st
79.000
Rated 07 Jun 2015
81
76th
One of the times when a Disney feature film wanted to be primarily a comedy and funny at it, and it succeeded.
Rated 11 May 2015
8
71st
Originally intended to be a more dramatic adventure under the name of "Kingdom of the Sun" (akin to the films of the 90's Renaissance), the film was ultimately reworked into this undoubtedly clever buddy comedy that stands out as a highlight in Disney's Post-Renaissance funk.
Rated 14 Mar 2015
80
75th
An entire movie of hilarious random humor that's right up my alley, which honestly doesn't suffer at all from the fact that it's G-rated. In fact, it's probably the best G-rated comedy I've seen.
Rated 14 Feb 2015
70
54th
Well done Disney! This movie had probably the greatest humor of all your movies :) Really enjoyed it, great for a laugh and one of the better comedies out there! Have a look if you're having a bad day :)
Rated 15 Nov 2014
84
73rd
You know, when I first watched this I didn't like it. I know, I know. I'm not sure what was wrong with younger me, but whatever it was, apparently I'm much better now. This is a fun and silly movie that has a high rewatchability rating.
Rated 01 Feb 2014
33
32nd
decent iirc
Rated 05 Nov 2013
3
59th
It's a fun little film. The best thing about it is Kronk, because of Patrick Warburton, of course. His inflection is pitch-perfect comedy gold.
Rated 05 Sep 2013
20
7th
Mostly cheesy and tedious. But I did like the John Goodman role, but particularly liked Wendy Malick and Patrick Warburton as they were both very comical. The animation was a frequently shabby but the art direction is what ruined it. Eartha Kitt's voice was good, but her cartoon character was very unappealing. I am not sure what I disliked most, the too far over the top art style or David Spades constant annoying attitude and monotone voice.
Rated 13 Aug 2013
69
36th
The Emperor's New Groove is actually pretty good! Fun movie with a great buddy dynamic.
Rated 20 Jun 2013
80
75th
I don't think I've ever seen Disney act so...Looney Tunes-ish! The plot isn't that great, and I didn't like the protagonists, but by god I LOVED the villains. And I really loved the film's very self-aware sense of humour.
Rated 29 Mar 2013
86
62nd
just want yzma to pull my lever yk? 8 poisons for kuzco out of 10.
Rated 24 Mar 2013
85
80th
This is such a good family film!
Rated 13 Mar 2013
80
81st
The animation isn't THAT good, however I found this very funny, in fact, this might be one of the funniest animations I've seen. Great voice-over acting
Rated 19 Jan 2013
52
28th
Jokes.
Rated 08 Jan 2013
70
56th
Run of the mill Disney fare that could have been better without David Spade.
Rated 21 Dec 2012
60
48th
Not great but not bad either. The voice acting was alright, not too fond of Spade. Had a few giggles and overall entertainment, but I won't consider this a great movie
Rated 20 Oct 2012
85
82nd
Egomania at its finest
Rated 07 Aug 2012
6
99th
If you don't like this then you're an idiot.
Rated 03 Aug 2012
76
68th
Even upon a recent rewatch. This movie holds a laugh a minute for me, and I think it's the only Disney movie that manages this. So if you have that in mind walking in, and don't give a damn about spectacle or scope - you're gonna have a good time. Worth at least two viewings.
Rated 15 Jun 2012
90
74th
David Spade made me laugh once
Rated 16 Apr 2012
58
29th
Pretty funny, but the story is nonsense.
Rated 14 Apr 2012
55
14th
So once again the villains have to carry a picture for the Mouse House. And did we need David Spade's narration pin pointing every plot point? Did the audience really need more proof that he's an asshole? It does have much more squash and stretch then Disney's typical output but comes off as insincere. They forgot what they were good at and decided to be bad at this instead. No wonder Steve Jobs ate their lunch.
Rated 31 Mar 2012
86
50th
I'm sure this isn't striking everybody as much as it is me, but The Emperor's New Groove is well written the all of the characters are likable. Entertaining story line.
Rated 15 Jan 2012
65
54th
It was good. A solid animated film for the kids. The voices were really distracting at first because I knew the actors, but I got used to them and ended up really enjoying their performances. Not the funniest children's film I've seen, but I definitely chuckled several times. It's one of the lesser-known animated Disney films, but I think it deserves to be up there with the rest.
Rated 16 Dec 2011
73
37th
I was not expecting much before I watched this movie. I actually enjoyed this cartoon. There are some funny moments and scenes. David Spade and Patrick Warbuton are both funny in their respective roles.
Rated 29 Nov 2011
90
84th
Very enjoyable
Rated 22 Nov 2011
69
49th
I think sometimes it tries a little too hard to be all hip 'n cool for the kids, but it's still a decent Disney movie. Oddly, the thing I'll always remember most about this movie is that I had a loose tooth while I was watching it, and I was eating popcorn, and at some unknown point, I accidentally swallowed the tooth without realizing it. Doesn't really have anything to do with the movie but I thought it should be noted. This might just be my worst review.
Rated 26 Oct 2011
79
64th
David Spade surprises all by not being in a shitty movie now that Chris Farley is dead. John Goodman give a good performance, but Partrick Warburton's voice steals the show. Warburton is probably one of the best voice actors out there (see the Venture Bros. for proof). Aside from that its funny and is a pretty solid Disney flick.
Rated 25 Jun 2011
85
93rd
Still love it 10 years after I first saw it. It's a thoroughly entertaining kid's film that is so different from Disney's usual lineup that it deserves to be judged on its own. It might not be Beauty and the Beast, but it's funnier.
Rated 22 May 2011
85
0th
Definitely good clean fun for the younger audience.
Rated 13 Mar 2011
95
96th
The funniest Disney film, hands down. Possibly the funniest film ever made.
Rated 22 Jan 2011
17
80th
Hilarious, well-animated. Reminded me more of Warner Bros. than Disney, in terms of humor.
Rated 03 Oct 2010
52
22nd
Meh.
Rated 18 Sep 2010
7
28th
It's not a classic, but it's surprisingly funny for a movie with David Spade as the lead.
Rated 14 Sep 2010
79
71st
Surprisingly funny. Warburton and Kitt are hilarious, while Spade and Goodman have pretty good chemistry. It's nice when Disney decides to not take itself seriously on occasion.
Rated 01 Sep 2010
88
90th
A well executed fast-paced film for kids (and to secretly be enjoyed by older people)

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