The Croods: A New Age begins when the first movie leaves off with another perilous and exciting adventure. With the way parenting feels today, I couldn’t help but relate to Grug and Ugga Crood. Unknown dangers lurk everywhere in the film. While I am not dealing with land sharks or punch monkeys, I can see value in the Crood’s family philosophy that the pack must always stick together.
This fun film is silly in all the right ways with heart-warming messages about self-discovery, friendship and embracing differences that are needed in our world.
Now, I turn the keyboard over to my youngest son, Cade, so he can give you a kid’s perspective on this family-friendly film.
Movie Reviewer: Cade, age 8
What is the movie, The Croods: A New Age, about?
The Croods have spent a long time surviving as a pack. Life has been hard and dangerous. In the new movie, they meet another family, The Bettermans. The two families have to learn to get along.
What ages do you think will enjoy The Croods: A New Age?
I think kids 4 to 12 years old would like the movie, but my parents like it too.
What was your favorite part? (Spoiler-free, we promise!)
There are a lot of jokes and I loved all of the comedy. My favorite part was when Gran thought she had seen it all.
Did you learn anything from the movie?
I learned that you should follow some rules, especially those that keep you safe but it is important to be yourself.
Would you recommend this movie to your friends?
Yes, it’s funny and entertaining. The surprises and silly accidents will make kids laugh a lot. The movie has mystery and excitement to the end. The new characters are really fun and creative.
The Croods: A New Age features the voice talent of returning stars Nicolas Cage, Catherine Keener, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, Clark Duke and Cloris Leachman. They’re joined by new stars Peter Dinklage, Leslie Mann and Kelly Marie Tran.
The film is directed by Joel Crawford, who has worked on multiple DreamWorks Animation films, including Trolls and the Kung Fu Panda franchise, and is produced by Mark Swift of Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie and Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted.