NUTTIER THAN A HOLIDAY FRUITCAKE!

The 18-year-old and very selfish Incan emperor Kuzco fires his adviser… who makes sure he drinks a potion that turns him into a llama. What began as more of a traditionally elaborate Disney adventure/musical co-conceived by Roger Allers of Lion King fame ended in his departure and a complete reboot of the project. What we have instead is a lightweight, corny comedy with an annoying lead character (very aptly voiced by David Spade) who learns the value of friendship and generosity, but it’s still fun because of its cheerful silliness and a hilarious villain duo in the shape of Eartha Kitt and Patrick Warburton. 

2000-U.S. Animated. 79 min. Color. Directed by Mark Dindal. Song: ”My Funny Friend and Me” (Sting, Dave Hartley). Voices of David Spade (Kuzco), John Goodman (Pacha), Eartha Kitt (Yzma), Patrick Warburton, Wendie Malick, Kellyann Kelso… Tom Jones.

Trivia: During the Allers project, the film was going to be called Kingdom of the Sun. Followed by a direct-to-video sequel, Kronk’s New Groove (2005), and an animated TV series, The Emperor’s New School (2006-2008).

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