• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Because dads don’t always think like moms™

  • Dad
    • Celebrities
    • Gay Dads
    • Sex
    • Single Dads
  • Pregnancy
    • Labor or Delivery
    • Pregnant Wife
  • Baby
    • Baby Naming
    • Feeding
    • Sleep
    • Toilet Training
  • Kids
  • Teens
  • Activities
    • Local
    • By Age
    • Movie Reviews
    • Celebrations
  • Toys
    • We Recommend
    • Toys
  • Coaching for Dads
  • Great Dad Talks Podcast
You are here: Home / Activities / Movies Reviews / Movie Review: ‘The Croods’

Movie Review: ‘The Croods’

March 28, 2013 by GreatDad Writers Leave a Comment

Rated: PG

Running Time: 1 hour, 38 minutes

Release Date: March 22, 2013

Child-friendly? "The Croods" has a brand of slapstick humor that certainly lives up to its name, and the constant barrage of prehistoric humans in modern day situations is sure to keep your little ones giggling through the movie.

In case you were wondering what Nicholas Cage has been up to lately – outside of being a perpetual punch line and meme on the internet – look no further than "The Croods," Dreamworks' latest effort to prove that Pixar is the far superior CGI children's studio.

Featuring a bumbling band of cavemen finding themselves in distinctly un-prehistoric calamities, this floundering film essentially takes the plot of Ice Age and dials down the intelligence factor a bit. Though I suppose if there was one group Nic Cage – who voices father Grug – was fit to lead, it would be a group of prehistoric dolts.

Following the demolition of their home/cave, the Neanderthal Crood family must venture outside of their slice of paradise into previously unexplored territory to find a new abode. While Grug is distrustful of anything new, strange or adventure-related, his daughter Eep (voiced by Emma Stone) is far more curious in the outside world.

Soon, the Croods meet a human named Guy (voiced by Ryan Reynolds), who reveals the mysterious power of fire to the family. Though Grug is concerned about accepting help from this unusual human, he forcibly takes Guy along as their guide through the wilderness. Along the way, they encounter numerous creatures and lands the Croods had never imagined in their wildest dreams, discovering the age-old cliche that pulling together as a family can get you through anything.

As a parent, I can safely say that, family messages aside, your kids are likely to pick up some bad ideas from this movie. At every turn, one of these dimwitted Neanderthals is setting whole forests on fire or stumbling into the clutches of a dangerous predator. You might want to keep an eye on your little ones to prevent them from destroying your home after a viewing of "The Croods."

After all, how many life lessons do you want your kids learning from a group with names like Ugga, Thunk and Belt? Or worse! Nicholas Cage. All I'm saying is … invest in some bike helmets.

Child-friendly? With plenty of prehistoric danger, eye-popping CGI effects and cavemen being tossed, burned, smacked and punted in "The Croods," it's safe to say that this one is going to be a crude hit for the little ones in your family.

Filed Under: Movies Reviews

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Great Dad Talks

Great Dad Talks
Great Dad Talks

Great Dad Talks is a series of conversations with experts on all aspects of the family adventure. With the perspective that “dads don’t always think like moms,” our mission is to support dad voices and our slightly different approaches to parenting. We’ll try to find solutions to every day challenges like getting kids off the couch and making STEM classes available for both boys and girls. But we’ll also tackle bigger issues when they come. The one main theme will be to support dads in the most important role of their lives that of being a great dad. Connect with us at greatdad.com and watch the video version of these podcasts at YouTube.com/greatdadnews

Spinning Out Family Stress with Michael Blair
byPaul Banas

Welcome to another episode of Great Dad Talks! This week, I sit down with life coach and former psychologist Michael Blair to explore modern tools for family harmony, emotional healing, and child development.

Michael shares the transformative power of his unique “spin” method—a tool rooted in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)—that helps kids, parents, and even whole families quickly change negative emotional patterns in just minutes. Listen in as Michael walks Paul through an anxiety-busting spin live, explains why dads’ involvement is critical to healthy families, and shares actionable tips on self-forgiveness and resilience.

Check out Michael’s website at blaircounselingandcoaching.com

Visit these links and embark on the path to becoming the best parent you can be:

– GreatDad.com/coaching 

– GreatDad.com/pq 

– Gratitude course: bit.ly/3NMLDNC

50% off for podcast listeners with code PODCAST50

Spinning Out Family Stress with Michael Blair
Spinning Out Family Stress with Michael Blair
July 15, 2025
Paul Banas
Decoding Dad’s Mental Load with Zach Watson
July 8, 2025
Paul Banas
152. Building Men’s Character and Legacy with Jim Tracy
July 1, 2025
Paul Banas
151. The Power of Playful Parenting with Dr. Larry Cohen
June 24, 2025
Paul Banas
150. The Power of Humor in Parenting with Gavin Bellour
June 17, 2025
Paul Banas
149. Winning College Applications with Hamada Zahawi
June 10, 2025
Paul Banas
148. Healing Generational Trauma with Dr. Sasha Reiisi
June 3, 2025
Paul Banas
147. Discovering Dad’s Purpose with Adam Landrum
May 27, 2025
Paul Banas
146. Balancing Business and Family with Dr. Travis Parry
May 20, 2025
Paul Banas
145. Understanding Children’s Emotional Needs with Dr. David Marcus
May 13, 2025
Paul Banas
Search Results placeholder

More to See

5 Best Earhook Earbuds That Don’t Fall Out 2025

July 2, 2025 By Paul Banas

smart sprinkler controllers

10 best weather-based smart sprinkler controllers in 2025

July 1, 2025 By Paul Banas

Copyright © 2025 . GreatDad