This is an animated tale of a teen girl and her natural desire to explore the world and the angst that it causes the father who wants to keep the family safe in a cave...in this case it is not a metaphor. Emma Stone was perfect for our on screen teen girl Eep, complete with her signature crackling voice. The world around them is falling apart and their only chance for survival is to follow the new Guy (Ryan Reynolds) to the objection of Grug (Nicolas Cage).In spite of what sounds like an adult theme, it is aimed at the kids. The comedy is slapstick and simple jokes. The animals are wildly colorful so as to not be frightening as they chase humans. As an adult I didn't find the film boring, yet its lack of depth allowed me to have frequent breaks and not miss any plot points. Eep provides girls with a positive role model, something that is finally becoming the norm in these animated sagas.Cloris Leachman played the voice of Gran, most likely because Betty White was too busy playing football. Great film for the kids, so-so for adults.

This movie would probably work better as a short film. Though there are some semi-interesting things in this movie, there is a lot filler and stupid nonsense. The animation is fantastic, but the plot is dumb and unoriginal. A lot of artistic talent was wasted on this dull story. I wouldn't recommend this movie, but a young child would enjoy it.

The Croods are a family of cavemen who follow strict rules of survival. As a result, they've spent most of their lives inside a dark cave, only coming out to search for food. But, thanks to their daughter Eep, who's curiosity couldn't be contained, they find an interesting boy full of ideas, Guy, who's going to lead them to safety after their cave gets destroyed and the inevitable apocalypse is coming.It's an interesting story but not something extraordinary engulfed with action and thrill. It's very well animated as you'd expect from DreamWorks but its true strong point is that it is very, very funny. And I mean hilarious, I don't remember laughing this much in a long, long time and I'm a person who's not easily amused. A great animation for anybody to enjoy!

This film tells the story of a family in the prehistoric times. The head of the family does everything he can to protect his family from the dangers of the nature. One day, a courageous young boy enters their life, and change their lives forever."The Croods" has many funny one liners, such as the father proclaiming that he is a cat person, and also the scene of making a family portrait. These scenes made me laugh, but overall the story is just alright. The visuals are good, the fantastical creatures are visually interesting, and the story entertains children. The plot contains points for adults to reflect upon to, such as stepping out of the comfort zone and being courageous. However, the characters are not cute and adorable enough for me, so I knock a mark off from the final score.