The Croods is a 2013 American adventure-comedy animated film, written and directed by Kirk DeMicco and Chris Sanders. The film centers on the Croods, a small family of cave people living in the Pliocene era. They have lived and survived with nature for hundreds of years, passing their knowledge from generation to generation. However, when a genius suddenly appears in the middle of their family, the Croods feel threatened. Despite their fear, they come together to find a new and safer place to live.
The film introduces the Croods, an eccentric family of cave people, including Grug (Nicolas Cage), Eep (Emma Stone), Ugga (Catherine Keener), Thunk (Clark Duke), Sandy (Randy Thom), and Gran (Cloris Leachman). They have survived all kinds of danger by hiding in the cave during the day and night. However, Grug has an irrational fear due to the selection of the fittest. He does not allow anyone to leave the cave for too long, especially Eep, who loves to explore the world outside and disobey Grug’s orders continuously.
One night, Eep sneaks out and finds a beam of light at the edge of the forest. She meets a man named Guy (Ryan Reynolds), who is more advanced than the Croods. They stare at each other, confused, until Guy introduces himself, and his pet, Belt, a sloth. Guy tells Eep that the world will soon face a great disaster and offers to help her escape. However, Eep chooses to stay with her family. Before he leaves, Guy gives Eep a horn and tells her to blow it if she needs help. Unfortunately, when the family sees the horn, they destroy it. Shortly after, a massive earthquake destroys their whole land, and the Croods run to a forest beneath the mountains they once called home.
While trying to escape a Macawnivore, a big cat-like creature called Chunky by Gran, they have to face a pack of Piranhakeets, which look like colorful parakeets but attack like piranhas. Eep uses the horn from Guy to call for his help. Thanks to Guy, the Croods escape and find a new cave in the mountains, which is safer than the old one.
Grug feels threatened by the fact that Guy has come to help them survive, and he begins to lose his leadership. He even tries to eliminate Guy when he finds out that Eep has feelings for him. Eep becomes frustrated with Grug’s controlling nature, and they both argue and end up in a mud pit.
The film is ultimately about a family’s struggle for survival and the joy and pain that comes along with it. The Croods’ journey is filled with danger, adventure, excitement, and humor. It also teaches us to embrace change, adapt to new surroundings, and to never give up.
Conclusion:
The Croods is a fun and exciting film with a valuable lesson woven into it. It showcases the strength of a family’s bond and the importance of coming together to overcome obstacles and survive. The movie is a masterpiece of animation, humor, and adventure. The Croods is without a doubt a film that deserves to be watched and re-watched over the years.
