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‘The Croods’ brings humor and heart to a prehistoric fantasyland

Lily Kane/Winonan

“The Croods” is a DreamWorks Animation film about the last family of cavemen, who have lived their lives in fear.

They live by a strict set of rules and very rarely venture out of their cave.  The daughter, Eep, wants something more, and after a typical teenager nighttime sneak-out, she meets Guy, who warns her about the impending end of the world.

The end comes very quickly, destroying their cave and causing them to set off on a life changing adventure.

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While the movie is very childish, as it is a PG film, anyone can enjoy the message behind it.  The movie’s purpose is to portray to all watchers that not only should you never be afraid, but also that you should view the world around you with an open mind and know that everyone has the ability to have ideas.

It’s far deeper than watchers might expect.

The animation is brilliant, and the variety of characters and animals in this movie is fantastical and hilarious.  There are mountain cats that are terrifying yet act like kittens, whales that wander around on dry ground, and 25-foot plants that eat everything but flowers.

It’s very reminiscent of a Dr. Seuss book.  And everyone can enjoy the beauty and creativity in the setting and animation.

No matter how old you are you will also enjoy the humor. The jokes, while simple, are definitely relatable.

Such as:
Grug (the father): Three days is not forever!
Eep: It is with this family.

Throughout the movie, the characters keep up this comedic relief and maintain perfect timing – never allowing it to get too deep – and yet the movie somehow still is able to bring you to tears.

This movie is excellently done, and most anyone would enjoy it.

It’s both funny and deep, and has a beautiful message everyone should learn.
“The Croods” is definitely one to see.

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