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DVD review: The Croods

Craig Nicholson
Bay of Plenty Times·
26 Dec, 2013 05:00 PM2 mins to read

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Ever wondered about life in caveman times?

Even if you haven't, your children may be enlightened by this animated family's primitive journey through times of dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures.

The overarching theme of a father wanting to protect his family at all costs is still relevant today in our sophisticated world. Grug (voiced by Nicolas Cage) is a simple guy - his mantra is the cave is your friend and always stick to the rules.

He allows his family out briefly during the day to catch some food, but the rules say it is then straight back to the cave and the safety it offers. The rest of the family find comfort in this basic life, except daughter Eep (Emma Stone), who knows there's a world out there to explore. Eep gets her wish for adventure when their cave is destroyed and the family must find a new home.

The arrival of a mysterious boy - Guy (Ryan Reynolds) - scares Grug and excites Eep. Guy lives by his wits and survives on his ingenuity. He shows the family it is possible to survive and thrive in their inhospitable world.

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With a volcano threatening to cause destruction across the land, the family and Guy must make it to safety on a distant mountain. Guy shows it is possible to use your brains to succeed, a notion foreign to the big caveman.

The Croods is great fare for the young ones, with action, fun and a good storyline.

The Croods

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