Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

Bardem’s totally unexpected performance as a song and dance man is the main reason to see the film.

[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.

It's done very well. Exhilarating... [But] it's a little inconsistent.

Javier Bardem alone is the flickering light of intrigue in this saccharine musical adaptation of Bernard Waber’s children’s book...

Utterly insane but oddly endearing family feature...

Would happily sit through a sequel.

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.

A heartwarming and emotional tale about finding your voice, following your passion, and the power of found family.

Fun tunes and a typically irrepressible turn from Bardem give this take on the 1965 picture book some pizzazz, but the rest is mostly mild, post-Paddington kindness schtick.

Bardem offers audiences an opportunity to see a whole other side of himself. As a dramatic actor he can move an audience but as a singing and dancing comedic actor he surprises viewers with how good he can be.