Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

Name: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
Released: 2022-10-7
Cast: Shawn Mendes, Javier Bardem, Constance Wu, Winslow Fegley, Scoot McNairy

PG
1h 47m
2022

72%

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When the Primm family 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 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, the Primm’s must band together with Lyle’s charismatic owner, Hector P. Valenti, 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.

Director:

Will Speck, Josh Gordon

Producer:

Dan Wilson, Josh Gordon, Will Speck

Writer:

Will Davies

Cast:

Shawn Mendes, Javier Bardem, Constance Wu, Winslow Fegley, Scoot McNairy, Brett Gelman, Ego Nwodim, Lyric Hurd, Jason Kravits

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Rotten Tomatoes® Score

TOMATOMETER®

72%

Critics Consensus: Parents may not be beguiled, but Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is bound to make most children smile.

Reviews

THN

Kat Hughes

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is the perfect film to snuggle together on the sofa with. A disarming easy watch that isn’t too taxing on the adults in the audience, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile will keep the kids transfixed time and time again.

Bardem’s totally unexpected performance as a song and dance man is the main reason to see the film.

A heartwarming and emotional tale about finding your voice, following your passion, and the power of found family.

Fun tunes and a typically irrepressible turn from Bardem give this take on the 1965 picture book some pizzazz, but the rest is mostly mild, post-Paddington kindness schtick.

[Left an] uncanny aftertaste, common to much current Hollywood family entertainment: a sense that wit, personality and emotional insight have been more or less skilfully simulated.

December 23, 2022

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