Funniest Disney Animated Movie Ever

Rating: Null/10 (17 June 2002)

I am not a fan of Disney. I hate movies in which the characters sing at every opportunity, which, coincidently, is just about the only thing that Disney produces. "The Emperor's New Groove" suspends, however temporarily, this annoying characteristic of Disney animated films. Only one such song occurs in this entire movie, and it works surprisingly well with the flow and rhythm of the film. The movie's background music contrasts with the happy-go-lucky, artificial-sounding music of most Disney films. It is an excellent blend of swing and soft jazz. The movie itself is hilarious. It is filled to the brim with humor that is often intellectually-stimulating and irrelevant. Yzma's thick-headed henchman, Kronk, is the best part of the entire thing, recalling the weird and sometimes baffling funniness that existed in the old animated series, "The Tick." 4 out of 5