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REVIEW: “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile” is immensely bewildering

is a 2022 live-action musical comedy that brings Bernard Waber’s classic 1965 children's book to life. Directed by Will Speck and Josh Gordon, the film follows a young boy named Josh Primm who, after moving to New York City, discovers an extraordinary singing crocodile living in his attic. A Wholesome Family Adventure Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile ComГ©dia, FamГ­lia, MГєsica ...

The movie is widely praised by Common Sense Media as a delightful, lighthearted experience suitable for children aged six and up. It centers on the "found family" dynamic, showing how the arrival of Lyle helps each member of the Primm family overcome their individual insecurities—whether it’s Josh’s school anxiety or his parents' struggles with their new careers. It centers on the "found family" dynamic, showing

: Shawn Mendes provides the singing voice for Lyle, a crocodile who communicates only through song. Javier Bardem delivers a charismatic, high-energy performance as Hector P. Valenti, Lyle's eccentric original owner. Valenti, Lyle's eccentric original owner

: Brett Gelman plays the "evil" neighbor, Mr. Grumps, who is determined to have the Primm family evicted and Lyle removed. Music and Animation