Feature film based on the children's book about a crocodile that lives in New York City.Feature film based on the children's book about a crocodile that lives in New York City.Feature film based on the children's book about a crocodile that lives in New York City.
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- 1 win & 2 nominations total
Shawn Mendes
- Lyle
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It's oddly good.... in a weird way? Given the concept anyways. Just turn your brain fully off and enjoy the ride. I started watching it as a joke and found myself loving the quirky main characters almost instantly. Plus the music is pretty decent I won't lie. There is subtext there and it is definitely telling a story if you look deeper into it, you just have to ask yourself how deep you WANT to look into a movie like this. I think its a good film to watch, even as an adult, if you just fully want to forget about the world for a little under two hours. It's also quite funny to hear Shawn Mendez coming out of a Croc... what a movie.
The great feeling that comes from a children's movie. It's quite interesting that Javier Bardem plays such a funny and less serious character, I hope he gets more roles like this in the future, he also sings pretty well. Especially Shawn Mendes, whose voice suits Lyle so well that I can't even imagine.
Personally, I enjoy this movie a lot compared to other recent Hollywood movies. The film composes songs that are easy to listen to and the humorous situations are subtly included. Hope the movie gets the attention it deserves A round of applause to the cast and crew for making such a good movie adaptation.
Personally, I enjoy this movie a lot compared to other recent Hollywood movies. The film composes songs that are easy to listen to and the humorous situations are subtly included. Hope the movie gets the attention it deserves A round of applause to the cast and crew for making such a good movie adaptation.
All I can say is that I like it. I was expecting it to be dull going in, but I found myself entertained. It does not hurt that Lyle Lyle the Crocodile was a childhood favorite of mine (Well...favorite might be too much. I'm giving a lot of credit to it simply because it's a book I actually read).
I can see why Javier Bardem did it. He got to change it up a little bit and show us a humorous side we rarely get to see in the type of movies he's best known for.
As a musical it sucks, but I'm bias cause that's not my thing but this did not stop me from liking it, overall.
Definitely glad I took the time to see it.
I can see why Javier Bardem did it. He got to change it up a little bit and show us a humorous side we rarely get to see in the type of movies he's best known for.
As a musical it sucks, but I'm bias cause that's not my thing but this did not stop me from liking it, overall.
Definitely glad I took the time to see it.
I'm in my mid-20s and I like Shawn Mendes' voice as Lyle. Having him in the film made it good to watch, but I thought it's plot could have been better. Some of the characters are not emphasized as much as I thought they would be and some of the music is a bit basic. Also, the conflict in the movie was not as climactic as I thought it was going to be in my opinion. Nevertheless, I do not think that watching the film was a total waste of time or money. It's important to keep in mind that this is a musical for kids and therefore the plot is going to be somewhat basic. If you're a Shawn Mendes fan and/or a parent who wants to take his/her kid to see a movie, it's worth a watch.
A feel good movie. Not just for kids. Plus a lesson about acceptance, worth, and not having to fit in. Also about restorative joy. Beautiful songs and of course Shawn Mendes ' amazing voice. The family aspect was beautiful too. And the villians were not that villianous, showing forgiveness and repentance. Even the implausible became palatable, literally. I liked the cinematography as well. They didn't skimp on anything. Even the cat was well played. CGI but it needed to be (like Call of the Wild CGI). If you want to laugh and cheer on and rediscover hope, and have a few twists and turns along the way, I highly recommend Lyle. Now, I want to read the book series with my family.
Did you know
- TriviaIllustrations from Bernard Waber's "The House on East 88th Street" (1962) and "Lyle, Lyle Crocodile" (1965) are visible in the movie framed on the stairway wall, drawn by Mrs. Primm, and in the credits.
- GoofsLyle is said to be a crocodile but he actually has more physical features that portray him as an alligator. Crocodiles have a V shaped snout and alligators have a U shaped snout, which Lyle has the U shape. Alligators also have only their top teeth show when their mouths are closed, crocodiles have a combination of both. Lyle only has the top showing like an alligator.
- Quotes
Hector P. Valenti: Who wants to be safe? We are here to live, and living is a dangerous business.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Wheel of Fortune: Episode #40.21 (2022)
- SoundtracksI Like It Like That
Written by Tony Pabon and Manny Rodriguez
Performed by Pete Rodriguez
Sung Along by Shawn Mendes
Courtesy of Craft Latino Recordings, a division of Concord
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- Also known as
- Lilo, Lilo, cocodrilo
- Filming locations
- Marietta, Georgia(LLC yellow sign directing to Basecamp at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Marietta, GA)
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Box office
- Budget
- $50,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $46,888,441
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $11,401,182
- Oct 9, 2022
- Gross worldwide
- $111,080,122
- Runtime1 hour 46 minutes
- Color
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- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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