Rated G
Starring the voices of David Spade, John Goodman, Eartha Kitt, Patrick Warburton, Wendie Malick
Directed by Mark Dindal
The Story:
Emperor Kuzco (Spade) is ready to build himself a birthday present: Kuzco-Topia! The problem? It sits on the hilltop owned by Pacha (Goodman), so the Emperor breaks the news that Pacha's gotta go! Meanwhile, Yzma (Kitt) is plotting to overthrow the Emperor so that she can rule the kingdom. Her plan goes awry, and Kuzco winds up as a talking llama in the care of Pacha.
Based on a true story!
No, not really, but welcome to one of the best Disney films of the last generation.
It's funny, from start to finish.
Aside from a great opening number, it's not a musical.
You can think of it as a Buddy Picture... or a Road Picture. Either works.
Pacha and Kuzco are polar opposites, but they grow to appreciate and care for each other before it's all said and done.
Spade is at the top of his sarcastic game, and turns in likely his best movie performance.
And remember, I like most of Spade's films.
Goodman is great as Pacha, a year before he killed it as Sulley for Pixar's Monster's Inc.
Wendie Malick is hilarious as Pacha's wife, and she comes in quite handy during the 2nd half of the film.
Finally, Kitt and Warburton make for a dynamic evil duo that will keep you in stitches throughout.
There's nothing that I don't love about this film.
Perfect.
No Touchy!
Now streaming on Netflix as of this writing.
Final Grade: A+
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: I own it and it's one of our favorite Disney's of all time. The little one has discovered it and it's been playing almost daily. No complaints. :)
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