THE EMPEROR'S NEW GROOVE (2000) Is An Underrated Disney Gem! | Movie Reaction | First Time Watch
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Summary
Takeaways
- ❖The hosts were surprised by the film's humor and quality, having never seen it before.
- ❖David Spade's voice acting as Kuzco was deemed 'perfectly cast' and 'charming' despite the character's initial selfishness.
- ❖Patrick Warburton's Kronk was a favorite, noted for his good-natured personality despite working for a villain.
- ❖Eartha Kitt's Yzma was praised for her distinct voice and villainous portrayal.
- ❖The film's character development, especially Kuzco's transformation, was appreciated.
- ❖The dynamic between Yzma and Kronk, particularly Kronk's internal moral struggles, offered a fresh take on villainous duos.
Opportunities
Yzma's Secret Lab Roller Coaster Ride
A theme park attraction based on Yzma's secret lab entrance, featuring the multiple levers and the roller coaster track, as a ride for Disney parks.
Lessons
- Watch 'The Emperor's New Groove' if you appreciate animated comedies with strong voice acting and unique character dynamics.
- Pay close attention to the character of Kronk for a fresh take on the 'henchman' archetype in animated films.
- Revisit the film to appreciate the nuanced performances of David Spade, Eartha Kitt, Patrick Warburton, and John Goodman.
Notable Moments
Yzma's secret lab entrance with the multiple levers and roller coaster.
The hosts found this scene visually inventive and humorous, suggesting it would make an excellent theme park ride.
Kronk's shoulder angel and devil scene.
This moment highlighted Kronk's internal conflict and good nature, a unique trait for a villain's henchman, and was praised for its comedic execution.
The restaurant scene where Kuzco, Yzma, and Kronk narrowly miss each other.
The hosts found the revolving door gag and the close calls highly entertaining and well-executed comedic timing.
Pacha's family, particularly his wife Chicha and their children, outsmarting Yzma and Kronk.
This scene demonstrated the family's resourcefulness and added to the film's humor, showing that Pacha's family was capable of handling threats, as Pacha had asserted.
Quotes
"Eartha Kitt did a great job. I wish that David Spade and Wendie Malick had more movies together because they were so good on that Just Shoot Me."
"He was annoying at first. Like I totally hated that guy. But his little adventure, I started to get a little like what's going on? But I know that we needed that to build the relationship between him and Pacha."
"Kronk was my favorite. He was great. Patrick Warburton... he kind of plays a similar character usually. It's a very lovable, like maybe a little kind of jokish, I guess. He has that kind of feel about him, you know, but he played it perfectly in this."
"I love that we've never had a henchman with the villain that actually kind of is waffling between like the good and the bad."
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