Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

critic Reviews

, 71% Fresh Tomatometer Score
  • Parents may not be beguiled, but Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is bound to make most children smile.
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    Mark KermodeKermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)
    This desperately wants to have the charm, the wit, the zing, the joie de vivre of Paddington, and it doesn't.
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    David StrattonThe Australian
    Bardem’s totally unexpected performance as a song and dance man is the main reason to see the film.
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    Jake WilsonThe Age (Australia)
    [Left an] uncanny aftertaste, common to much current Hollywood family entertainment: a sense that wit, personality and emotional insight have been more or less skilfully simulated.
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    Tim CogshellFilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)
    It's done very well. Exhilarating... [But] it's a little inconsistent.
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    Kevin MaherTimes (UK)
    Javier Bardem alone is the flickering light of intrigue in this saccharine musical adaptation of Bernard Waber’s children’s book...
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    Leslie FelperinFinancial Times
    Utterly insane but oddly endearing family feature...
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    Maxance VincentInSession Film
    The plot itself is amazingly clichéd.
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    Mini Anthikad-ChhibberThe Hindu
    Shawn Mendes voices the most charming croc ever in this CGI-filled fun fest.
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    Kat HughesTHN
    Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is the perfect film to snuggle together on the sofa with. A disarming easy watch that isn’t too taxing on the adults in the audience, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile will keep the kids transfixed time and time again.
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    Mitchell BeaupreThe Film Stage
    A heartwarming and emotional tale about finding your voice, following your passion, and the power of found family.
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