Incredibly Funny. Immensely Joyful. Deliciously Entertaining.

Rating: Null/10 (25 January 2014)

An incredibly funny, highly enjoyable, delightfully entertaining & largely satisfying adventure from the talents working at DreamWorks Animation, The Croods is a fun ride for viewers of all ages and while it isn't without its shortcomings, especially in the storytelling department, it's got enough juice in it to be equally hilarious & rewarding for both kids & adults alike.
Set in the prehistoric era, The Croods tells the story of a caveman & his family who have survived the wilderness for years by living together in one place instead of exploring the world around; something which their eldest daughter wants to do. Events are set in motion when their cave is destroyed, following which they embark on a journey to find a new home & are joined by an inventive homo sapien.
Written, produced & directed by Kirk DeMicco & Chris Sanders, The Croods has a splash of everything to succeed as another fine adventure in the famous animation studios' repertoire but when it comes to human drama, it barely scratches the surface of that element. The film does try to take itself a bit seriously near the end but the effect of it isn't much compared to whatever unfolds on the screen before it.
Still, not everything is flawed in this prehistoric setting for those who are looking forward to a fun-filled extravaganza will have a great time with it. Reason for that being the eccentric characters inhabiting the picture, expertly used slapstick humour, a few moments that have a surprising depth to it, its gorgeously rendered animation, fast-paced storyline & the very familial themes which are wonderfully presented.
On an overall scale, while The Croods may not be amongst the best films that DreamWorks Animation has offered us to date, it still makes up for a pretty good light-hearted cinema & is best enjoyed when viewed with whole family. Although the humour does feel a bit forced at times & the characters aren't that well carved out, The Croods still delivers on many scales & is an adventure that wants you to never be afraid of exploring new things. Worth a shot!