Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (Lyle the Crocodile)

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Malhado, Carolina Sobral (September 26, 2021). "Monday, September 27 Filming Locations". On Location Vacations. Archived from the original on September 28, 2021 . Retrieved September 28, 2021. The film was released on Netflix in the United States on February 4, 2023, where it will stream for 18 months due to a "pay 1 window" deal with Netflix and Sony and a "pay 2 window" deal with Sony and Disney+ or Hulu shortly after. [33] Reception [ edit ] Box office [ edit ] Rivera, D.J. (October 7, 2022). "Is Lyle, Lyle Crocodile on Netflix?". Netflix Life . Retrieved October 10, 2022. The illustrations are extremely charming and there are some funny moments, but this unusually dark installment focuses on Lyle receiving anonymous hate letters. A little girl sends these letters and stalks him around the neighborhood, and the issue revolves around her mother's prejudice against Lyle and refusal to allow the girl to play with Lyle, which also alienates the girl from her friends. The film was released on VOD on November 22, 2022, and on Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K UHD on December 13, 2022. [32]

a b Fuster, Jeremy (October 8, 2022). " 'Smile' Blows Away 'Lyle Lyle Crocodile' to Stay No. 1 at Box Office". TheWrap . Retrieved October 8, 2022. The film was released in theaters in the United States by Sony Pictures Releasing on October 7, 2022. It was originally going to be released on July 22, 2022, [15] but in September 2021, the film was postponed to November 18, 2022. [29] In April 2022, the film was brought forward to its October 7 date, taking over the release date of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. [30] In March 2023, it was announced that film would be released in China on April 15, 2023. [31]An animated musical adaptation of Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile aired on HBO on November 18, 1987. The special is also a part of the HBO Storybook Musicals lineup. Malhado, Carolina Sobral (September 22, 2021). "Thursday, September 23 Filming Locations". On Location Vacations. Archived from the original on September 23, 2021 . Retrieved September 28, 2021. Bernard Waber, who passed away in 2013 at the age of 91, was a renowned children’s book author and illustrator who became interested in creating children’s books after his art portfolio, containing children’s illustrations, caught several art directors’ attention. At the same time, Waber was reading aloud to his three children, which sparked his enthusiasm for the genre. His children, however, occasionally became uncomfortable with his constant focus on children’s books as they thought he, as an adult, should be more focused on adult literature. Mr. Valenti decided to return to the Primm family home on 88th Street to let Lyle see it one last time, only to find Mr. Grumps’ house on fire. Lyle courageously rescues Mr. Grumps and Loretta and is declared a hero. As a result, Lyle is allowed to stay with the Primm family and is finally accepted by Mr. Grumps and Loretta. Robert Abele was less than positive with his review writing for The Wrap: "Did Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile look good in storyboards or sound fun in creative meetings? Because it's a certifiable mess on its webbed hind feet, teetering uncomfortably as both fanciful family comedy and live-action/animated musical, whether trying to make dumpster diving look whimsical (it isn't) or the tunes sound like anything but positivity-anthem-generator readouts." [45]

Despite all these efforts, the Primms come across a vandalized fence that reads in bright red letters: “Down with crocodiles” (p. 18). Shawn Mendes veröffentlicht neue Single "Heartbeat" für "Lyle, Lyle Crocodile" " (in German). Universal Music Group. September 22, 2022 . Retrieved October 10, 2022. Grater, Tom (September 22, 2021). "Javier Bardem & The Good Boss Director Talk Well-Received Spanish Comedy; Actor Says He Hopes For 'Dune' Sequel – San Sebastian Q&A". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 23, 2021 . Retrieved September 28, 2021. Leston, Ryan (October 10, 2022). "Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile Review: A charming, whimsical tale of a singing crocodile who helps a family find its voice.[Cannes]". IGN . Retrieved October 29, 2022. One month later, a trial is held to determine whether or not Lyle may be free. The judge ultimately decides to rule over Grumps in favor of Lyle when Hector presents the deed to his house, which was written out by his grandmother, who built the house and founded the New York City Zoo where Lyle was previously kept, allowing her to keep any exotic animal as a pet. After the trial, the Primms celebrate Lyle's freedom, and Grumps' implied eviction, by taking him on vacation, while Hector becomes acquainted with a new talented animal: a beatboxing rattlesnake named Malfoy, owned by Josh's friend, Trudy.Kroll, Justin (February 10, 2022). "Shawn Mendes To Voice Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile In Sony's Adaptation Of The Classic Children's Book". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved February 10, 2022. The film also features standout performances from Constance Wu, Scoot McNairy, and Winslow Fegley, and a memorable turn from Brett Gelman as the grumpy neighbor Mr. Grumps. Overall, Lyle, the Crocodile is a charming and uplifting film that’s sure to put a smile on your face.

But not everyone loves Lyle—his neighbor, Mr. Grumps, hates him because Lyle scares his cat, Loretta. Lyle tries to win over Mr. Grumps, but everything he does seems to go wrong. The musical comedy takes place in New York City. Where can I learn more about this delightful story? When Mrs. Hipple sees Lyle at the beach, she reminds the lifeguards that no crocodiles are allowed. On their way to tell Lyle to leave, Mrs. Hipple and the lifeguards see Clover drowning. All of the onlookers exclaim that there’s a crocodile moving towards Clover, but Mrs. Primm shouts, “It’s Lyle the Crocodile!” (p. 45) exasperating the “one only” message. Lyle must remain separate from the rest of the crocodiles to maintain his exceptionalism, which entails being like the humans around him and even going beyond their abilities. When Lyle saves Clover before the lifeguards can, he becomes the hero and Mrs. Hipple realizes that he is good after all and permits Clover to play with him. Lyle has to work twice as hard as humans to be recognized and validated. Brett Gelman as Alistair Grumps, the Primms' downstairs neighbor who has a grudge against Lyle. [11] Weinstein, Max (June 23, 2022). "Bubble-Bathing Crocodile Belts Out Stevie Wonder in Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile Teaser". Animation World Network . Retrieved June 24, 2022.

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Waber found that he was always thinking about children’s books and even enjoyed the periods between writing books because it allowed for adventurous thought. He preferred to write while in motion, such as on trains or subways, as it helped to shake ideas loose in his head. While skilled at writing and illustrating, he preferred writing due to the freedom it offered. Waber’s passion for children’s books led him to create several beloved books, including “The House on East 88th Street,”“Ira Sleeps Over,” and “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile.” Daniel Kreps (September 23, 2022). "Shawn Mendes Shares New Single 'Heartbeat' From 'Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile' ". Rolling Stone . Retrieved October 10, 2022.

Even though the book ends with the message that people can change, it should not have been Lyle’s sole responsibility to change them. In the 1960’s civil rights era in America, there were leaders being assassinated for speaking out against the ideas taught in this book. In much the same way, Lyle can be likened to people of color (POC) who were segregated and discriminated against and are still to this day. Lyle was a target for existing while being a crocodile, similar to how POC are targets for existing while not being white. The remedy to hate is not assimilation and tolerance, but through teaching that being authentically yourself should always be enough. I do not recommend this book for children and if it is taught, I encourage adults to use it to initiate conversations about why discrimination and tokenism are problematic and why there is a need for antiracism and self-love. You could say that Mr. Grumps is the story’s villain and Lyle’s arch nemesis, and by extension, Josh’s enemy too. He is the Primms’ evil neighbor and doesn’t quite like them, or maybe because Lyle lives with them. In the original book series, Grumps is described as “grouchy” who not just despises Lyle but wants him thrown out of the house, mostly because, Lyle seems to scare his cat, Loretta. The film version of his character would probably be the same, and from what we know so far, he’s going to try to call animal control and get Lyle captured.Kroll, Justin (October 27, 2021). " Fleabag 's Brett Gelman Joins Sony's Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile Adaptation". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 27, 2021. Moore, Kasey (January 22, 2023). " 'Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile' Coming to Netflix in Select Regions in February 2023". What's on Netflix . Retrieved January 24, 2023. Ryan Leston for IGN called the film "charming", praising the character of Hector writing: "Sure, it's not exactly original, essentially a mish-mash of similar films including Hop and Sing, and most of the laughs feel familiar. But Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile conjures up enough of the old showbiz charm to win you over. It's heart-warming, too – Lyle may be the singer, but he helps those around him find their voice, and sometimes that's exactly what we need: a singing crocodile to just be a good pal." [44]