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The Croods 2
Positive Reviews
75
Negative reviews
5
Average Rating
4.7
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2.5
The kind of animated sequel that operates under a more is better aesthetic, hoping to numb audiences into thinking they were actually entertained.
Rogerebert
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Like its predecessor, Joel Crawfords feature directorial debut offers a familiar story, some classic lessons, and a lot of caveman centric humor in on ..
Indie Wire
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It doesnt help that Mark Mothersbaughs busy score elbows into every moment where we might catch our breath.)
Variety
3.1
The screenplay manages to strike a relatively deft balance between its character moments and the comedy adventure set pieces that are the films real r ..
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You might walk into Croods: A New Age wondering why they bothered making a sequel. But youll walk out of it wondering why it took so long.
Collider
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Lets face it, even progressive 21st century busybodies hate progressive 21st century busybodies.)
Vulture
3.0
Lets face it, even progressive 21st century busybodies hate progressive 21st century busybodies.)
Vulture
3.0
Alas, thats where the inspiration ends in this frantically over plotted follow up.
The Hollywood Reporter
2.0
Thankfully, A New Age doesnt try to make that conflict a catfight over a boy (to a degree; the parents still scratch and bite), but that doesnt necess ..
3.0
No one would call it a huge leap on the evolutionary ladder, but the animated sequel The Croods: A New Age is slightly funnier than its serviceable 20 ..
The New York Times
3.4
Other than simple themes of family and embracing change, neither film is too insistent on having any big moral or emotional message alongside its stor ..
Paste Magazine
3.0
Loading Movie Sequels That Took Forever 40 IMAGES The Croods: A New Age has heart, and some feisty new characters, but the story just doesnt resonate ..
IGN
3.0
Last week saw the arrival of Mangrove, the wonderful first entry of Steve McQueens ambitious five film Small Axe series chronicling life among Londons ..
E Film Critic
3.0
Its inoffensive, and by the end has a positive moral, but it also doesnt leave much of an impression or foster a much of an emotional impact.
Cinema Blend
3.5
In some ways, this sequel stands above its predecessor with its terrific animation and a relevant story that can easily connect to both young and old.
JoBlo
3.1
Either way, sometimes it works (The Lego Batman Movie, care of six scribes), and sometimes it arrives bearing all the hallmarks of an overstuffed piec ..
The Globe And Mail
4.0
Action, adventure, comedy and romance theres never a dull moment in this animated extravaganza.
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More exhausting than exhilarating, it...will strike most viewers as one of those middling animated flicks that prize predictability over imagination.
One Guys Opinion
3.8
Nicolas Cage is hands down the best, most committed and most fun voice actor in animated films today. Fight me.
Rogers Movie Nation
3.1
Its disposable entertainment but the receptacle in question doesnt have to be a garbage disposal.
ReelViews
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A worthy sequel and wild ride, and Crawford doesnt lose the central appeal of the idea, treating the feature as a spirited, mischievous reunion with l ..
Blu Ray
2.5
By the time the movies ultimate conflict comes around, the screenwriters more or less seem to admit that theyve reached a narrative and creative dead ..
Mark Reviews Movies
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The filmmakers, led by helming newcomer Joel Crawford, take our minds off of our woes, even just for a little bit, with another for all ages family mo ..
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a sequel to the 2013 animation that could be seen as a metaphor for our current politically divided country along with its more obvious themes of toge ..
3.0
An exciting and fun world that comes to life thanks to vibrant visuals and excellent voice acting.
You Tube
3.5
The script, the voice actors, the animation all come together to make this an outstanding family film.
You Tube
3.0
A real treat! Great animation from the team at Dreamworks, and the voice cast does a wonderful job. Good family fun.
You Tube
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This movie is loaded with bright colors, flashy visuals, a lively story and equally effective humor and action elements.
Lariat
3.3
After all, a 10 year old may really enjoy a particular offering and might again when theyre thirteen.
Screen It
3.0
None of this is terribly well developed, playing up amusing but corny plot cliches.
Shadows On The Wall
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Phil has created this lush orchard by diverting water from the mountaintop and if you dont think thoughtless exploitation of the environment isnt goin ..
The Wrap
3.8
Sure theyre smart, but, unlike much of Pixar, not card carrying Mensa members.
New York Post
3.0
Like the first film, The Croods: A New Age is a pleasant enough movie. It may not make you forget the original, but only because you probably already ..
Az Central
3.8
If youre worried that you missed the first Croods and wont be able to catch up on its nuances, dont be.
Star Tribune
3.5
Whilst Joel Crawfords sequel to 2013s The Croods doesnt explicitly talk about Neanderthals or Cro Magnons, the game its playing is clear its just unus ..
Eye For Film
3.0
A perfectly acceptable animated family film, but doesnt go above and beyond to impress. Maybe with stronger voice acting, it could elevate it to a kno ..
Flickering Myth
2.0
Its not so much a new age, but rather a retread that looks nice and at least attempts to be thoughtful
Flickering Myth
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Seated before a window, an enthralled Thunk becomes historys first couch potato.
Boston Herald
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This is a light, engaging adventure that never reaches the lowest common denominator bar that so much of mass audience Hollywood animation falls preys ..
The Film Stage
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Like I said, I knew very little about The Croods mythology before watching this movie.
Uproxx
4.3
As far as sequels go, its refreshingly inviting to series newcomers.
Lyles Movie Files
3.0
The sequel doesnt match the original in terms of heart warmth, but its still a pleasant and often very funny diversion the kids will enjoy and that wo ..
Pajiba
3.8
Its far more of a slapdash effort than its predecessor was, and as such doesnt cast the same intoxicatingly goofy spell.
Movie Freak
3.5
And yet, despite the frequent jokes, madcap humor and impressive visuals, A New Age feels closer in spirit to Hotel Transylvania than its more nuanced ..
3.0
Another example of a DreamWorks Animation sequel that improves upon its immediate predeccessor.
Forbes
2.5
On and on this wonky, barely coherent tale goes, weakened further still by the wonky, barely expressive acting skills of Gadot.
Herald Sun
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The Croods: A New Age doesnt represent a giant leap forward for The Croods universe, it merely keeps the franchise on track.
The Play List
3.0
It is a weird movie, sometimes just for weird sake, but also for an engaging entertainment experience wherever it is youre watching.
Film School Rejects
4.0
Hilarious AND multi layered ... an intro to civilization can be both great & demoralizing! Also, the film and voice cast gets funnier as the story pro ..
You Tube
3.0
The story itself is familiar, but the sequel keeps what fans love about this franchise intact.
You Tube
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Theyre just limitations that prevent a very good family film from being a great one.
Flicks
3.0
This Croods sequel might not be the follow up fans of the original were hoping for, but it certainly will provide solid, if unspectacular, school holi ..
Stuff
4.3
The two define it as not having to smell feet one doesnt want to smell.
Ar Kansas Online
3.0
has a distinctly mid century sit com vibe, and not just because that Partridge Family anthem, I Think I Love You, is on repeat throughout the soundtra ..
Killer Movie Reviews
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Croods is most assuredly kid friendly, with a good mix of action, laughter and most of all, heart.
Patriot Ledger
2.5
For the desperate, those who just cant imagine not going to the theater this holiday season, The Croods: A New Age will satisfy the basic need to see ..
Film
4.0
Heres a good example of a sequel you probably didnt know you wanted, but now its here youll be rather pleased that it is.
Scmp
4.4
In fact, when it comes down to it thats exactly what The Croods: A New Age is really all about.
3.0
The Croods show the Bettermans that knowing how to flush a toilet doesnt mean youre a better person.
Movie Web
2.5
Instead, it lands with a thud and feels strangely disposable youve finished.
We Live Entertainment
3.0
This comedy drama dares open cultural wounds many thought had healed.
Straits Times
3.0
They still have Fred Flintstone and family to thank for this, but this second round with the Croods takes the franchise to new levels of fun , especia ..
Dead Line
4.4
Director Ferzan Ozpeteks drama doesnt stick to the obvious as his lead characters grapple with unfaithfulness, family issues and friendships.
Mercury News
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In the opening 10 minutes alone, theres pointless elaboration on an established characters backstory; redundant hey thats me expositional narration; c ..
Film Avclub
0.0
Takes a small scale adventure story and turns it into a big action spectacle while largely rehashing the themes of the first movie.
Cbr
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A family film that feels more like it is going through the motions, basically giving fans of the original more of the same.
Bowling Green Daily News
3.5
Its unquestionably a frivolous bauble, wildly self indulgent and completely unnecessary, but what can I say I had a really good time, and that doesnt ..
Alternate Ending
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It manages to tell a heartwarming family tale about growth while expanding its colorful world and focusing on characters and relationships.
Fresh Fiction
3.0
That second effort is now here but, sadly, it doesnt continue its predecessors best achievements.
Concrete Play Ground
2.0
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National Post
2.5
Has state of the art animation and a variety of gags and jokes to enchant viewers , but at the end of the day, its not enough to compensate for its in ..
Rendy Reviews
3.8
It all makes this reunion also a bit of a homecoming, and the Bettermans intend to make sure Guy doesnt leave again.
Third Coast Review
3.5
When it comes to the survival of the fittest amid Hollywoods factory of modern animated fare, A New Age is your natural selection for the festive seas ..
The New Paper
4.0
As a family film it hits just the right spots with multi level gags, both verbal and visual, generously sprinkled across a strong, absolutely terrific ..
Tiny Url
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Also windows, and an amusing running joke is the way Grugs son Thunk (Clark Duke) is mesmerized by the screen thats just a hole in the wall.
Movie Mom
3.5
When Grug wants him stop watching window, Thunk doesnt want to because the birds are on.
Theepoch Times
3.8
So theres a lot going on here, and director Joel Crawford and his teams efficiently keep the story moving along.
Datebook Sfchronicle
3.1
ADVERTISEMENT But its certainly a lot of drama for a silly animated sequel thats neither terribly special nor all bad.
Ap News
3.8
Regardless, the new movie isnt quite as funny as the original, which had John Cleese as a co writer.
Sf Examiner
0.0
The Croods A New Age is light, fluffy family fun that will make you giggle your buns off
Wp Me
3.0
This is an enjoyable romp for its sheer, hallucinatory visual cheer and simple messaging.
Entertainment Voice
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For a delayed animated sequel targeted at children, you could do a lot worse.
The Only Critic
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If youre hungering for a family friendly romp, The Croods: A New Age can serve that modest request.
Crooked Marquee
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Inside this manic jumble about a family of prehistoric Flinstones knockoffs lies a brightly animated bauble that speaks to the power of staying connec ..
Abc News Go
3.0
Definitely worth the wait. More action, more laughs and more family evolution. Great prehistoric fun for the whole family.
4.0
Despite global catastrophe, Grug doesnt want to leave their cave.
FlickDirect
3.0
And Dinklage and Mann make for fine antagonists, striking the perfect blend of self righteousness and condescension.
The Gate
2.5
There are moments clearly meant to be funny, but the jokes wither on the vine, and through weak conception or labored execution fail to generate more ..
Movie Cricket
3.1
The Croods: A New Age is hardly a terrible sequel, but with the somewhat weaker storyline, it does end up having the feeling of something that perhaps ..
The Blus Pot
4.0
That doesnt mean that older kids and adults will find this movie slow or boring.
Mama's Geeky
2.0
And hiding behind the false idea that kids wont understand the politics inherent to silly pratfalls isnt good enough anymore.
Jaredmobarak
0.0
But when other studio animated films are as thoughtful and engaging as Zootopia, The Croods: A New Age feels wishy washy at best.
4.0
A New Age has a similar slow start, though it doesnt nearly last as long.
ComicBook.com
2.8
A film that is likely to be forgotten once you return to tense reality.
Konexión
0.0
And, surprisingly, much like The Angry Birds Movie 2, A New Age is a looser, wackier experience that trades the traditional Dreamworks pathos for genu ..
Vanyaland
3.0
But whats the point if the storys recycled hokum All that technicolor bedazzlement ends up looking pretty dull.
Book & Film Globe
3.0
Fans of 2013s The Croods wont be disappointed with this fun journey.
Movie Reviews Cinemaclips
3.0
And yet, believe it or not, Superintelligence isnt even the worst movie of the week!
Weekend Warrior Blog Tumbl ..
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Much like the first Croods, the humor is passable and the cleverness fleeting. It never breaks out as anything extra special.
Movie Show Plus
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I dont give animated films an easy pass just because they are designed to please young kids and engage families.
KSDK
3.5
The film mostly stays in its lane and doesnt try be much more than light, escapist entertainment to its benefit (or detriment, depending on your perso ..
The Lamplight Review
3.0
While animation permits filmmakers to get as imaginative as possible, theres a fine line between not enough and too much, and this film is almost perf ..
CultureMap
0.0
Its like A Dogs Purpose, but with a horse. Pretty, but very cloying.
FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los A ..
3.0
The movie isnt going to win any major awards, but it fulfills its purpose in being a reasonably entertaining diversion for people who like comedic adv ..
3.0
Perhaps the years most gorgeous looking film and every second of it in glorious, Hollywood glamorous black and white.
Jmuvies Blog Spot
3.1
On a par with its predecessor crazy colorful, energetic and solid liberal vs. conservative comedy style animated feature. (Ultimately its a kind of Ad ..
Sound Cloud
2.5
There is nothing surprising or groundbreaking here from a storytelling standpoint.
Should I See It
3.8
But The Croods: A New Age is, amazingly, a perfect example of what professional writers can do with a strong underlying concept even if theres not obv ..
VitalThrills.com
3.8
With its sturdy family first theme, this one is even better than the first.
The Michael Medved Show
3.5
Stardust isnt a terrible movie but it also isnt, as advertised, a David Bowie biopic.
Richard Crouse
3.5
In a time when a new age of uncertain cinema landscape is approaching, A New Age is a warm reminder of an undemanding time.
The AU Review
3.1
And even though they do not sit among the greatest animated characters of all time, we wouldnt mind another trip back in time to go forward again with ..
The News-Herald (Willoughb ..
2.8
With more focus on funny caveman punchlines versus a creative storyline, I didnt hate the original.
3.0
It doesnt all ring true, but its an amiable and funny romantic comedy.
KKFI-FM (Kansas City)
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A late 2020 story about a familys sojourn out of the dark wilderness and into a bright new day feels as on the nose as the Bettermanss surname.
Chatham News + Record (NC) ..
3.1
Still, the first two courseserr, I mean acts carry good feelings and hearty laughs, as The Croods: A New Age utters more yabba dabba doos than yabba d ..
Art House Film Wire
3.8
Its a good natured look at what makes us human a good time for human families to spend some time together.
OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (I ..
1.9
Its great movies are returning to theaters but that doesnt justify this kind of prehistoric mess.
Tribune News Service
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The New Age isnt especially deep, but its admirably freewheeling and festive and heartfelt.
Less Hat, Moorhead
3.0
The Croods: A New Age is a beautifully animated feature that is full of adventure, lessons learned and unique plot twists. It is loaded with allegory, ..
moms.com
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