When The Croods hit theaters in 2013, it was easy to write it off as just another DreamWorks animated comedy. Cavemen? A talking sloth? It sounded fun, but maybe not groundbreaking.
Meet the Croods: Grug (Nicolas Cage), the overprotective patriarch; Ugga, the practical mom; Gran, the cynical grandma; Thunk, the sweet but clumsy son; Sandy, the feral toddler; and Eep (Emma Stone), the restless teen who dreams of a life beyond their cave. the croods 2013
Eep, curious and rebellious, sneaks out one night and meets Guy (Ryan Reynolds), an inventive and imaginative nomad who has mastered fire and other “tomorrow” ideas. Guy warns that the world is ending — the continents are breaking apart, and a cataclysm is coming. Soon, an earthquake destroys the Croods’ cave, forcing them to follow Guy across treacherous, colorful, and bizarre prehistoric landscapes filled with unusual creatures (like the “Macawnivore” and “Punch Monkeys”). More Than Just Grunts: Why The Croods (2013)
Final Verdict:
If you haven't revisited The Croods 2013 since its initial release, do so with headphones on and an open mind. It is loud, colorful, and occasionally insane. But it is also one of the most honest films ever made about the terror and joy of raising a curious child. "Life's a Climb" by Katy Perry (featured in