Review – The Emperor's New Groove

For a Disney production this is sort of a small animation, with production values somewhere between usual theatrical releases and their straight-to-video sequels. For example, the cast is solid enough, but almost all of them are sitcom vets rather than more well-established movie stars. The story – a simplistic bit of fluff about an obnoxious Incan emperor turned into a llama – depends heavily on lead voice David Spade’s personal brand of humor. Beyond that it’s mostly sight gags, well-executed but still little more than physical comedy. There’s the usual collection of in-jokes only adults will get combined with a strictly-for-kids moral about the importance of friendship. If you like Spade’s usual humor (toned down for the Disney audience, of course), then you’re likely to have at least some fun with this production. Mildly amusing