The Croods: A New Age
The Croods: A New Age

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The Croods: A New Age

2020
Movie
95 min
English

Searching for a safer habitat, the prehistoric Crood family discovers an idyllic, walled-in paradise that meets all of its needs. Unfortunately, they must also learn to live with the Bettermans -- a family that's a couple of steps above the Croods on the evolutionary ladder. As tensions between the new neighbors start to rise, a new threat soon propels both clans on an epic adventure that forces them to embrace their differences, draw strength from one another, and survive together.

Insights

IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes76%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users87%
Director: Joel CrawfordGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

The prehistoric Crood family, facing a food shortage, sets out in search of a more sustainable place to live. They stumble upon a seemingly idyllic paradise, unaware that it is home to the Bettermans, a more evolved family who have created a thriving haven. As the two families clash over their lifestyles and the land, they must overcome their differences and band together to face a new threat that could endanger them all.

Critical Reception

The Croods: A New Age was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its humor, animation, and voice performances, though some found the plot to be predictable. Audiences also responded favorably, enjoying the family-friendly adventure and the continuation of the characters' stories.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its vibrant animation and consistently funny humor that appeals to both children and adults.

  • The voice cast, particularly Nicolas Cage and Emma Stone, were lauded for their energetic and engaging performances.

  • While generally enjoyable, some critics noted that the story followed a familiar and somewhat predictable path for animated sequels.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly enjoyed 'The Croods: A New Age,' frequently highlighting its humor, heartwarming family themes, and colorful animation as major strengths. Many appreciated the film's ability to entertain younger audiences while still providing enjoyable moments for parents.

Fun Fact

The character of Dawn Betterman was originally conceived as a boy, but the filmmakers decided to make her a girl to create a potential friendship dynamic with Eep.

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r96sk

r96sk

<em>'The Croods: A New Age'</em> makes for a good sequel. I didn't mind the original from 2013 (that long ago, eh?), I found it passable but did have to watch a recap video before watching this entry as I remembered absolutely nothing; a...

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Somewhat nomadic after the conclusion of their 2013 adventure, the caveman "Croods" are still searching for a place to call home. It's not just the quest that intrepid leader "Grug" must manage, he's also got the constantly hormonal "Eep" a...

SWITCH.

SWITCH.

With cinemas starving for content - especially family content these school holidays - 'The Croods: A New Age' is your best bet. It's the perfect holiday escape for the whole family, with big laugh-out-loud moments, epic fight sequences, and...