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Kronk's New Groove (G, 2005)

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Weak storyline and, frankly, not much groove.

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  • 33% say there are positive role models
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that older people are tricked out of their money and lodging, and kids are told to do what it takes to win. Kronk recounts a frightening experience that happened when he was a child. Within the context of a fairly tepid story are magic, deception, and threats.

Positive messages: Pacha is a loving father to kids. Kronk's own father accepts him in the end.
Violence & scariness: Kronk and older folk chase Yzma.
Sexy stuff: Some flirtation, kissing, dancing together between Kronk and his lady love.
Language: "You idiot, " feeling jiggy."
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
Families can talk about the pressure Kronk felt to live up to his father's standards. Why doesn't he see himself as a success? How is success measured -- by wealth or happiness?

What's the story?

What's the story?

A sequel to the popular Disney movie The Emperor's New Groove, KRONK'S NEW GROOVE is the story of a former henchmen turned head-chef. All is well until he gets word that his father is coming for a visit. He has never received a thumbs-up from his dad, so Kronk (voiced by Patrick Warburton) resorts to his old ways to present himself as a "success." In the end, Kronk's friends help him realize that he has success -- he has many friends, a career that he enjoys, and a peaceful, honest life.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

Many parents will recognize the hilarious Patrick Warburton as the voice of Kronk. The story itself is disjointed with unnecessary attempts of humor that are clearly geared for parents. For example, when Kronk pulls down a screen to view a tape, he forgets to take out his "stag reel" with images of a buck. Still, there's a good lesson about being true to your own groove, but it just takes a little too long to get there.

Movie themes & details

Themes
friendship
Movie Details
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures
Director: Saul Andrew Blinkoff
Cast: Eartha Kitt, John Goodman, Patrick Warburton
Genre: Family and Kids
Run time: 75 minutes
Theatrical release: December 13, 2005
DVD release: December 13, 2005
MPAA Rating: G
MPAA explanation: for all audiences
This review was written by Pam Gelman
 
 

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kid, 12 years old
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Only adults and me can get the joke when Yzma said "I have a proposition for you." Kronk: "EEWW!" Yzma:"I meant a business proposition." Kronk "Phew." Kronk called Birdwell 'Ms. birdypoo' and there is a little bit of love story in this.
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Only adults and me can get the joke when Yzma said "I have a proposition for you." Kronk: "EEWW!" Yzma:"I meant a business proposition." Kronk "Phew." Kronk called Birdwell 'Ms. birdypoo' and there is a little bit of love story in this.
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Only adults and me can get the joke when Yzma said "I have a proposition for you." Kronk: "EEWW!" Yzma:"I meant a business proposition." Kronk "Phew." Kronk called Birdwell 'Ms. birdypoo' and there is a little bit of love story in this.
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Only adults and me can get the joke when Yzma said "I have a proposition for you." Kronk: "EEWW!" Yzma:"I meant a business proposition." Kronk "Phew." Kronk called Birdwell 'Ms. birdypoo' and there is a little bit of love story in this.
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Only adults and me can get the joke when Yzma said "I have a proposition for you." Kronk: "EEWW!" Yzma:"I meant a business proposition." Kronk "Phew." Kronk called Birdwell 'Ms. birdypoo' and there is a little bit of love story in this.
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Only adults and me can get the joke when Yzma said "I have a proposition for you." Kronk: "EEWW!" Yzma:"I meant a business proposition." Kronk "Phew." Kronk called Birdwell 'Ms. birdypoo' and there is a little bit of love story in this.
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Karluveva13
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Very funny,I think it is good for all ages!!
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FUNNY MOVIE!!!
I think THIS is the FUNNIEST movie I have EVER seen! Great for ALL ages!
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hahahahahahahhahahahahahah
lol it was halriouys and i recomend it to evryone
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agnechan
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Strongly recommended
My 8 year olds says, "I thought this movie was funny when I watched it. It had a really good story line."
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bethlthomson
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funny
This is great for kids to see.
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mockingjay99
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Really funny, for adults, kids, and teenagers.
REALLY FUNNY MOVIE!!! I watched it when i was little and it was hilarious. My sisters and i replayed "KRONK!!!" towards the end over and over again and laughed hysterically. We still do. My sisters are all older than me (I'm a teenager) and we still LOVE this movie. I watched it again now and i finally got all the jokes i never under stood before. Adults will like it becuz of the jokes only they understand and kids will love it as well.
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