Kronk's New Groove
Kronk's New Groove

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Kronk's New Groove

2005
Movie
75 min
English

After his adventures with Kuzco, Kronk opens his own diner, but struggling business and the impending visit from his father push him to hatch a risky plan for success. When the scheme explodes—literally—Kronk must rely on his many personalities to rediscover that true happiness comes from staying true to himself.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Google Users73%
Director: Elliot M. Bour, John RamirezGenres: Animation, Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

Kronk, the dim-witted but good-hearted former henchman of the villain Yzma, tries to turn his life around. He quits his evil ways to open a restaurant and win back his father's approval. However, his plans are complicated by a meddling Yzma and his own well-meaning but often disastrous attempts at heroism.

Critical Reception

Kronk's New Groove is a direct-to-video spin-off of 'The Emperor's New Groove' and received a mixed to positive reception. While it didn't reach the critical heights of its predecessor, it was generally praised for its humor, voice acting, and faithful continuation of Kronk's character, appealing particularly to fans of the original film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its continuation of Kronk's lovable character and comedic timing.

  • Some critics found it to be less inventive than the original film.

  • The voice performances, particularly Patrick Warburton as Kronk, were a consistent highlight.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed Kronk's New Groove, appreciating the return of favorite characters and the lighthearted humor. Many viewers found it a fun and entertaining watch, though some noted it didn't quite capture the same magic as the theatrical release.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a sequel to 'The Emperor's New Groove' titled 'Kingdom in the Sun,' but was reworked into a spin-off after production issues and a change in direction.

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r96sk

r96sk

Obviously not as good as its predecessor, but I had a fun time with <em>'Kronk’s New Groove'</em>. Like with <em>'The Emperor’s New Groove'</em>, all the goodness comes with the humour which is again amusing. David Spade (Kuzco), who onl...