Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

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When the Primm family moves to New York City, their young son, Josh, struggles to adapt to his new school and friends. All of that changes when he discovers Lyle, a singing crocodile that loves baths, caviar and great music. The two become fast friends, but when evil neighbor Mr. Grumps threatens Lyle's existence, the Primms must band together to show the world that family can come from the most unexpected places.

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Summary

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is a 2022 American live-action/animated musical fantasy comedy film directed by Will Speck and Josh Gordon from a screenplay by William Davies. Produced by Columbia Pictures in association with Eagle Pictures and TSG Entertainment II, and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing, it is an adaptation of the children’s story of the same name and its predecessor The House on East 88th Street by Bernard Waber. The plot focuses on a family who moves to New York City, where their struggling son befriends a singing crocodile and tries to protect him from the rest of the world. The film stars Shawn Mendes as the voice of the titular character, alongside Javier Bardem, Constance Wu, Winslow Fegley, Scoot McNairy, Brett Gelman, and Ego Nwodim.

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile was released in the United States on October 7, 2022, by Columbia Pictures. The film received generally positive reviews from critics with praise for Bardem’s performance, the visuals and Mendes’ singing performance as Lyle, but were critical of the storyline. The film grossed $111 million worldwide against a $50 million budget.



Plot

In New York City, there’s a magician named Hector P. Valenti who really wants to be on a big talent show. But every time he tries, he gets rejected. One day, after a try that didn’t work out, he goes into a exotic pet store. In there, he finds a baby crocodile that can sing. Hector names him Lyle and thinks he can make lots of money using him. To try, Hector puts his big house up as collateral, but things go bad. Lyle gets scared on stage, and they lose the house. Hector has to leave, and Lyle is left alone.

A while later, a family named Joseph, Katie, and their son Josh move into the house. Josh is scared at first but then finds Lyle in the attic. They become friends when Lyle saves Josh and shows his singing skill. Josh’s parents get used to Lyle too. One day, Hector comes back to see Lyle, as they had a deal that he could stay in the house for a few days each year. Hector tries again to get Lyle on stage, but it doesn’t work, except when they perform for the Primms.

A disgruntled neighbor, Alistair Grumps, doesn’t like the noise from Lyle, Hector, and the Primms. He tries to stop it and finds out by using cameras. He makes Hector betray Lyle for money to pay his debts. Lyle can’t prove he’s good because he gets scared on stage, and they lock him up in the zoo. Feeling bad, Hector goes to free him with help from Josh, who was mad at Hector for selling out Lyle. They make up, and Lyle escapes to the talent show, where he does great with Josh’s help.

Later, there’s a trial to decide if Lyle can be free. The judge rules for Lyle when Hector shows a paper saying his grandma, who made the house and started the zoo, can have any special pet. After the trial, the Primms are happy, and Grumps has to leave. They all go on vacation, and Hector meets a new talented animal, a rattlesnake named Malfoy, owned by Josh’s friend Trudy.



Also Known As

  • (original title): Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
  • Argentina: Lilo, Lilo, cocodrilo
  • Australia: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
  • Austria: Lyle – Mein Freund, das Krokodil
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