![]() Like a kid version of the Greatest Showman, Lyle has props for the song department. The Musical Numbers: By far, the biggest bang of the movie are the song and dance numbers. I found some relevance which helps, but overall the movie has a lot of soul and quality that I absolutely love in my films. As the film continues to expand further, and the plot progresses, the film had my heart as the final numbers happened. There is character development with inspirational shots and moments, and they don't go too preachy for much of the film given what they could have done instead. Lyle's movie has about three big lessons to take away from in my book, but they all work organically, and are presented well for much of the film. Like tales, but the movie was adapted to be something more and it really worked for me in the grand scheme of things. Lyle's books may be a tribute to Nick Jr. The Heart and Soul Of the Movie: Beneath all the fun though is the heart and soul of what the movie wants. Sure, this is going to be much more tuned to the 4-11 year old range if I'm honest, but the humor is very fitting for the film without being so juvenile that adults will be bored to death. I chuckled a lot at the timing of many jokes, especially involving the cat, as they worked with the real life cast. The Humor: Certainly geared to a much younger audience, Lyle is golden for the fun and lighthearted jokes that I think you could expect this movie to have. The chemistry around the team is very good, and they form that odd family they were going for in this film. Special shout out to Winslow Fegley because the star of the show with Lyle deserves recognition for the stellar performance he put on as the kid struggling to find friends and seek out kindness. Primm, and once the movie actually starts picking things up, the character gets better than when he first starts, more interesting and dynamic when he starts integrating with the rest of the family. Then comes Javier Bardem, the man is fun and certainly in a place I have not seen, but gives the role enthusiasm, splendor, and more details despite not being his usual element. A toned down version of Crazy Rich Asians to give you an example. Constance Wu is the best for me in this film, a bit kid focused, but then recovering to be the same fiery spirit that the woman always brings, balanced with the care she shows too. Lyle's cast is impressive, and though they are in a children film, the performances aren't pulled like some other younger films do. The Acting: It's not bad at all for me in this film. Sure it takes some of the sting and character development out, but in doing so, it respects the time and fun to give you and your kids the wow factor they want. No, Lyle gets right into the theatrics, having fun and getting the good vibes started as the animate crocodile and his new friend start their journey to a new life. It's not a prolonged banter and trek through the muck of how rough life can be. Decent Pace For First Part of the Film: The pacing of the film works so well for me at the start. The antics are fun, the lighthearted nature of the movie just puts a loveable quality to it, and the positivity takes away just about every scary element of the world. The movie feels much like a kids' book come to life and both live and animate characters being these loveable representations of family values. Lyle's journey starts out very charming, the cute little baby croc being like a child version of the Geico Gecko, and then quickly blooming into that tragic and loveable hero. Likes: Cute: If you have seen the trailers, you want be surprised that this movie is adorable on so many levels. But still, I thought this was an unabashedly sweet, charming, and pleasantly competent little musical adventure. There's also a sequence in which a montage is shown made up of scenes from earlier in the movie, and I thought it was hilariously clumsy in how it was put together. Because of this, I'll probably be forgetting about this movie very quickly. As for plot, it's very narratively slight it's full of contrivances and forced conflicts that never once felt substantial or surprising or meaningful. I could tell that these filmmakers were really trying to make this movie as good as it could be. There is a great deal of variety to the visual presentation of each musical sequence, with characters and camera moving around with some fun choreography. ![]() Musical numbers are a surprisingly difficult thing to get right, and I thought this movie managed to pull off some pretty spectacular ones. There is quite a bit of thoughtful camera placement that visually emphasises how the characters are feeling about the events that unfold around them. This is a thoroughly well-directed movie, which was shocking to me. I actually had a pretty good time with this lightweight musical romp.
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