Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

2022Movie106 minEnglish

When the Primm family moves to New York City, their young son Josh struggles to adapt to his new school and new friends. All of that changes when he discovers Lyle — a singing crocodile who loves baths, caviar and great music — living in the attic of his new home. But when Lyle’s existence is threatened by evil neighbor Mr. Grumps, the Primms must band together to show the world that family can come from the most unexpected places.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes49%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users93%
Director: Will Speck and Josh GordonGenres: Comedy, Family, Musical, Animation

Plot Summary

When the Primm family moves to New York City, their youngest son, Josh, struggles to adjust. Their lives take an unexpected turn when they discover Lyle, a large, singing crocodile living in their attic. Initially fearful, the family soon befriends Lyle, who brings music and joy into their lives. However, their secret is threatened by a greedy neighbor, forcing the family and Lyle to embark on an adventure to protect their unique friend.

Critical Reception

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its musical numbers and the performance of Javier Bardem. However, many found the plot to be formulaic and predictable, with some critics noting that the humor did not always land. Audiences generally responded more positively, appreciating the film's heartwarming message and family-friendly entertainment.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its catchy musical numbers and Javier Bardem's energetic performance.
  • Criticized for a predictable and sometimes uninspired storyline.
  • Appreciated for its family-friendly themes and visual appeal.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, highlighting its fun musical elements, the endearing presence of Lyle the crocodile, and the positive, feel-good atmosphere. Many found it to be a delightful and entertaining watch for the entire family.

Fun Fact

The voice and singing performance of Lyle the crocodile were provided by pop star Shawn Mendes, who also co-wrote several of the original songs for the film.

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daniel_carr

daniel_carr

Fun movie, enjoyed it with lots of humor. Story was a bit slow and predictable but a nice movie for kids. I have an 8 year old daughter so would definately watch this with her. Just felt they could have done more with the story.
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Javier Bardem steals the show here - he is clearly having some fun in this otherwise rather derivative adventure caper. He is "Hector", a failing magician who can no longer get any work. On a visit to a pet shop one day, he encounters the e...