The Crocodile Who Lives in New York City
Lyle Lyle Crocodile is a fantastic movie based on the beloved children’s book by Bernard Waber, The House on East 88th Street.
When I was a kid, I adored the book and read it over and over again.
Naturally, I wanted to have a crocodile lounging in my bathtub, too.
As you can see, my book has been well loved for many, many years.
There is always a chance that a movie adaptation of a book will disappoint.
However, Lyle did not.
The movie is great and brought back happy memories of this charming story.
It isn’t an exact copy of the book, but has been brought into the modern day.
They added great music and gave it all a modern update all while retaining the heart that made the book so wonderful.
This is a fantastic choice for family movie night at home.
Lyle Lyle Crocodile
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Rated PG
Release Date December 13, 2022
Synopsis
When the Primm family moves to New York City, their young son Josh struggles to adapt to his new school and new friends.
All of that changes when he discovers Lyle – a singing crocodile who loves baths, caviar and great music – living in the attic of his new home.
The two become fast friends, but when Lyle’s existence is threatened by evil neighbor Mr. Grumps, the Primm’s must band together with Lyle’s charismatic owner, Hector P. Valenti, to show the world that family can come from the most unexpected places and there’s nothing wrong with a big singing crocodile with an even bigger personality.
Directors
Will Speck
Josh Gordon
Producers
Hutch Parker
Will Speck
Josh Gordon
Executive Producers
Kevin K. Vafi
Dan Wilson
Robert J. Dohrmann
Benj Pasek
Justin Paul
Tarak Ben Ammar
Andy Mitchell
Writer
Will Davies
Cast
Shawn Mendes
Javier Bardem
Constance Wu
Winslow Fegley
Scoot McNairy
Brett Gelman
Genre
Kids & Family
Comedy
Musical
Official Trailer: Lyle Lyle Crocodile
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