The prehistoric Croods family live in a particularly dangerous moment in time. Patriarch Grug, his mate Ugga, teenage daughter Eep, son Thunk, and feisty Gran gather food by day and huddle together in a cave at night. When a more evolved caveman named Guy arrives on the scene, Grug is distrustful, but it soon becomes apparent that Guy is correct about the impending destruction of their world.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 5 wins & 44 nominations.
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
How to Train Your Dragon" and "Lilo & Stitch" are completely indicative of the experience you'll have with "The Croods," which is to say a supremely positive one.
– Laremy Legel,
Film.com,
22 Mar 2013
fresh:
The animation is first-rate, with moments of genuine visual imagination, and the story, while unremarkable, is entirely adequate.
– Christopher Orr,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar 2013
fresh:
As family viewing, it's pleasant enough: primitive, yes, but in a digitally sophisticated way that's boisterous, funny and will no doubt sell a lot of toys.
– Bob Mondello,
NPR,
22 Mar 2013
fresh:
It captures the wonder (and more gently, the anxiety) of discovery time and time again. And the filmmakers have a hoot playing with the Croods' encounters with, as well as their misunderstandings of, all things new.
– Lisa Kennedy,
Denver Post,
22 Mar 2013
fresh:
The Croods isn't particularly smart, but it has just enough wit to keep us engaged and just enough speed to keep us from feeling restless.