Movie Review
The Emperor's New Groove
by Crissa-Jean Chappell
Unlike other animated features that incorporate comedic characters (such as the schizophrenic genie in Aladdin or the jive-talking dragon in Mulan), Disney's The Emperor's New Groove constructs its entire narrative around slapstick gags and self-conscious spoofs. It pays homage to silent clowns, such as Buster Keaton, and the cheeky cartoons of MGM and Warner Bros.