‘Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile’ Takes a Bite Out of the Box Office
Learn more about the family-friendly musical below.
Sony’s “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile” endeared moviegoers during its opening weekend. The CGI-meets-live-action family-friendly film is an adaptation of the popular children’s book series written by Bernard Waber. The movie earned approximately $11.5 million domestically and received an A- CinemaScore.
The film revolves around a young boy who, after moving to NYC, struggles to fit in at his new school. His life changes for the better, however, when he discovers Lyle, an anthropomorphic crocodile, living in the attic of his Upper West Side brownstone. Lyle doesn’t talk, but he does sing. Shawn Mendes lends his voice for the many toe-tapping original tunes played throughout the film.
“Endearing it begins and endearing it ends. Let yourself be charmed and you will be.” Movie Nation
In addition to its heavy humor and slapstick comedy, the film also highlights important lessons around compassion, courage, teamwork, family and letting loose. RogerEbert.com called it a, “..warm-hearted family film with great musical numbers that will make another generation of kids hopefully search the attic on the chance that they might find a singing crocodile.” Washington Post claimed, “This family flick delivers enough pulse-quickening earworms and warmth to melt even the iciest of hearts.”
The film stars Constance Wu, Scott McNairy, Javier Bardem, Winslow Fegley and Brett Gelman. It’s rated PG and has a 106-minute run time. Common Sense Media says it’s best for ages six and up.
“Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile” is playing in theaters now and will be available for licensing from Swank soon.