Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD]

Director: Josh Gordon, Will Speck Josh Gordon

Overview

Based on the best-selling children's book, the mixed animation and live-action film follows a friendly crocodile named Lyle. Residing in New York City, Lyle helps the Primm family and keeps them company. But not everyone thinks Lyle is a friendly presence in the neighborhood. Mr. Grumps insists that Lyle should be in a zoo. Soon, Lyle must do everything he can to prove that he has a place in his community. Starring Shawn Mendes, Javier Bardem, and Constance Wu.

Product Details

Release Date:	12/13/2022
UPC:	0043396582798
Original Release:	2022
Rating:	PG
Source:	Sony Pictures
Language:	English

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Javier Bardem	Hector P. Valenti
Winslow Fegley	Josh
Constance Wu	Mrs. Primm
Scoot McNairy	Mr. Primm
Ego Nwodim	Carol
Lyric Hurd	Trudy
Jason Kravits	Cy
Ben Palacios	Crocodile Reference
Joshua Vasquez	8th Grade Boy
Marc Farley	Animal Store Owner
Sal Viscuso	Judge
Adam Murray	Lowlife
Mary Neely	Security Technician Mary
Don DiPetta	Paramedic
Lindsey Moser	Wrestling Coach,Wrestling Coach
Matthew Risch	Walkie Talkie Police Officer
Clayton English	Young Security Guard
Mac Wells	Show Security Guard
Jef Holbrook	Audition Stage Manager
Matthew Wilkas	Night Construction Worker
Lauren Boyd	Live Show Stage Manager
Jene Moore	Sweep Dancer
Chance Mizell	Sweep Dancer
Shawn Mendes	Lyle
Brett Gelman	Mr. Grumps
Yussie Jupiter	Broadway Theater Goer
Cora Maple Lindell	Dancer
Zeb Slone	Tall Kid at School
Rudie Bolton	Lyle the Crocodile
Chloe Camp	Middle School Student
Elijahawon Perrin	Singer
Joe Gulla	Mailman
Niquitta Wolfe	Concert Attendee
Serge Burack, Jr.	HOA Member
Donnie Cormier	Security Guard #3
Danny Salomon	Animal Trainer
Cate Whitlatch	Prep School Student
Will Frontera	Court Room Spectator
Christine Moon	Zookeeper
Bethania Ahadu	Broadway Theater Goer
Benj Pasek	Composer
Matthew Margeson	Composer
Justin Paul	Composer

Technical Credits

Bernard Waber

Will Davies

Josh Gordon	Director,Producer
Will Speck	Director,Producer
Bernard Waber	Screenwriter
Will Davies	Screenwriter
Tarak Ben Ammar	Executive Producer
Benj Pasek	Executive Producer
Justin Paul	Executive Producer
Kevin K. Vafi	Executive Producer
Dan Wilson	Executive Producer
Hutch Parker	Producer
Robert Dohrmann	Executive Producer
Andy Mitchell	Executive Producer
Whit Norris	Sound Mixer
Lindsay Graham	Casting
Mary Vernieu	Casting
Herwig Maurer	Sound Editor

Editorial Reviews

Josh Gordon and Will Speck co-direct Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile from a script by Will Davies and based on the popular children's book of the same name by the late Bernard Waber. While it seems like a silly concept and is, the story is fun and has some great lessons about friendship and overcoming fear. Hector P. Valenti (Javier Bardem) is a showman who never seems able to catch a break. After being told he isn't original enough, he decides to try adding an exotic animal to his act. Nothing seems to match well for him until he hears singing in the pet shop and discovers it is a crocodile. Naming him Lyle (Shawn Mendes), the two develop an act, but when it comes time to perform, Lyle gets stage fright. Hector goes on the road to make money, leaving Lyle in the attic. This is when the Primms, a family of three who have their own neuroticisms, move in. It isn't long before their son, Josh (Winslow Fegley), discovers Lyle, who in turn helps the whole family discover themselves. Gordon and Speck don't take themselves too seriously for this film but still deliver a fun, heartwarming story with sound lessons built in for children of all ages. By not being overly directed toward making the concept believable, they achieve a winning combination that works. Part of this is driven by excellent performances from Constance Wu, Scoot McNairy, and Fegley as the Primm family. Wu's portrayal is particularly entertaining to watch. Another positive factor is the changes Davies made in the story to bring it to a more modern audience. It retains the book's silliness but updates it to make it more relatable. Assuming the audience can greatly implement a suspension of disbelief, the only real downfall is that some moments might be glum, dark, or dreary for smaller children. The special effects for both Lyle and the cat, Loretta, are primarily good. However, some scenes look a little artificial rather than pseudo-realistic, particularly compared to the rest of the renderings. The music, especially the original songs, drives the film and is likely to put a smile on the face of any grump in the theater. Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is light fare directed at children but suitable and entertaining for an audience of any age. The concept may seem a little absurd, but after a while, you get used to it and just join in on the fun.