A while back I rewatched this movie with a friend more or less as a joke. But wile watching, I realized...It's not that bad.In fact, It's pretty good. Granted, it's not a great film but considering it's a straight-to-video sequel that no one asked for, they actually seemed to make it work. The movie takes a look at the life of the original film's comic relief character Kronk. A character who, originally, was nothing more than a goofy ripped guy who could cook and talk to squirrels. But in this film, they actually gave Kronk the depth he deserved. It's also surprisingly funny. the work itself is probably a 5 or a 6.But then I took into consideration the following:It seems as though Disney actually hired competent writers and animators to make a cheap sequel this time around. It feels like the writers truly cared about the first film and the work they were doing. They stayed within the thematic and tonal confines of the first film while also keeping consistent with the same brand of humor.This film was a labor of love. And though it's far from perfect, they managed to make a decent film in a low budget studio that is known only for continually producing DVDs of crappy sequels that do nothing except tarnish the rep of the films they're spun from.So I give it 10 stars for being the best Straight-to-video sequel out there.

First I'll get this off my chest: I was torn between a 7 or an 8... I leaned towards the latter because it was straight to video, and therefore I feel the standards are off.As a very vocal fan of the original Emperor's New Groove, I have been avoiding Kronk's New Groove at every cost. I'm very much aware at how Disney sequels bomb. I'm not sure if it's the lack of money, lack of interest, or Disney's lack of ability to put their characters in new situations convincingly (i.e., The Little Mermaid II).Tonight I caved in and saw Kronk's New Groove and, dare I say it, it was actually good. I liked it's mirroring of the original in format, especially with the opening theme song guy, being a chick! The songs were actually pretty good, meaning I didn't find myself asking, "what the hell is this crap?" (i.e., Return of Jafar).It was a fun movie, great animation for what it is, and wouldn't mind watching it a second time. I do agree with some of the previous reviewers, that this film seemed like a series of Saturday morning cartoons, but that's what most movies are, a series of events which slowly connect to a conclusion. Everything that happens in this movie leads up to the conclusion of explaining Kronk's true nature, etc.But yeah, so that's the end of my sappy praising of this Disney Sequel. Basically, if you're not too prejudice, go rent (or buy) Kronk's New Groove. By now I'm sure it's $10.00 at Target.

This is the worst waste of time I've ever experienced. not even close to the first one. The story line difficult to follow - plot was weak - at best. The whole thing looked like three stories trying some way to tie them together and make a movie. It had a few good lines here and there - and the attempt at the message was admirable, but they went from Houston through New York to get to Dallas. It was really hard to tell over what period of time the present time took up. The movie was just over an hour and it felt like we had sat there watching the movie all afternoon. Mayve points for being honest - but a son should not have to do all that Kronk felt he had to do. Do your self a favor - Watch Kuzco again.

Another unnecessary sequel from those pesky cartoonists at Disney, right? A less-than-acclaimed original in the first place, right? Sure, I can agree with those sentiments; after all, I thought them as I popped in the DVD, watching only on the recommendation of a less than reliable source. Yet all I can say is I enjoyed it."Kronk's New Groove" includes some of the crude humor becoming increasingly present in Disney's 21st century work, but beyond that point it is a fun little story about burly henchman-turned-chef Kronk, best remembered for his idle squirrel chit chat in the original. Here, Kronk finds himself trying to please his father, but struggling when his conscience intervenes with his efforts.But story is not what carries this movie. It is the delightful anachronisms, the self-defacing humor, the cross-dressing, the parodies, and the PERFECT voice provided by Patrick Wharburton to Kronk that makes this so much fun. The story alone is predictable, but with edgy humor ornamenting it, the movie draws laughs (and maybe even a tear).So before writing "Kronk" off as another waste of time and animation by the Disney brain-trust, check it out at Hollywood Video or Blockbuster. It was well worth the $3.00, in my opinion.