The vocal cast makes this movie an A+

Rating: 10/10 (3 June 2002)

What would "The Emperor's New Groove" be without David Spade, John Goodman, Eartha Kitt and Patrick Warburton? Not much of a movie. This is probably the best vocal ensemble a Disney animated movie has seen in a long time. They bring the movie to a level rarely achieved with their expert vocal talents. Spade makes these noises that become perfect for the llama Kuzco. Goodman is solid (when is he ever not solid?). Kitt makes her voice downright nasty, perfect for her character. But perhaps the unsung hero of this movie is Warburton as Kronk. Everything the guy says is hysterical, making him easily one of my favorite Disney characters. Other great things about the movie include the animation, done in a angular style that looks really sharp. Also, its not stuffed full of random moments of song. And saving the best for last, there are moments where the movie is not even taking itself seriously that contribute to its humor. All said and done, this is an excellent piece of Disney animation.