Lyle is discovered by magician and struggling singer and dancer Hector Valente (Javier Bardem, gave her beans) in a cage at a pet store. He’s young, has no friends… and sings to himself.
Valente sees his chance at fame and fortune, and the duo soon enjoy a series of amazing music routines.
Lyle suffers from stage fright, and cannot perform in public. He devastated Hector, having built his New York brownstone townhouse as collateral for a running theatre.
He escapes, leaving the crocodile to fend for itself.
It’s still in the attic, huge now, when a couple and their young son move in to live in.
CGI is a miracle and hilarious fun as lonely Josh finds a friend in town in Lyle, he loves bubble bath and nightly adventures on New York backstreets and trash cans.
Bardem has a wonderfully charismatic personality as he returns for a new opportunity in his big break.
But Lyle chokes on stage and Valenti sells him to an angry family neighbor who has a grudge against Josh and his parents.
Will Lyle escape from the zoo where he is in a cage and find TV as a singing star? You can only guess. And yes, you are absolutely right.
It’s a very entertaining 100 minutes with lots of laughter, drama and even the occasional tears.
The life lesson is that sometimes a crocodile needs a big hug. But don’t try it at the zoo, kids.
- Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, Cert PG, in cinemas now
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