A 74-year-old lizard named Leo and his turtle friend decide to escape from the terrarium of a Florida school classroom where they have been living for decades.A 74-year-old lizard named Leo and his turtle friend decide to escape from the terrarium of a Florida school classroom where they have been living for decades.A 74-year-old lizard named Leo and his turtle friend decide to escape from the terrarium of a Florida school classroom where they have been living for decades.
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- 3 wins & 4 nominations total
Adam Sandler
- Leo
- (voice)
Cecily Strong
- Ms. Malkin
- (voice)
Jason Alexander
- Jayda's Dad
- (voice)
Rob Schneider
- Principal
- (voice)
Allison Strong
- Mrs. Salinas
- (voice)
Jo Koy
- Coach Kimura
- (voice)
Sadie Sandler
- Jayda
- (voice)
Sunny Sandler
- Summer
- (voice)
Coulter Ibanez
- Zane
- (voice)
Corey J
- Cole #1 High Voice
- (voice)
Ethan Smigel
- Anthony
- (voice)
TienYa Safko
- Skyler
- (voice)
Gloria Manning
- Logan
- (voice)
Carson Minniear
- Cole #2
- (voice)
Roey Smigel
- Eli
- (voice)
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Reese Lores
- Mia
- (voice)
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This movie is great for the whole family. It is relatable to kids and adults. The music may not be like some Disney movies, but each song is original, entertaining, and not overly drawn out or overdone. The movie tries to incorporate current topics, trends and technology. It incorporates multicultural, ethnic and generational aspects. It also brings to light many issues that may be sensitive to kids of all ages. This includes issues like bullying, class clowns, popularity, ADHD, where do babies come from, etc. The kid actors do a nice job, including the singing. The movie is a little long compared to many animated movies, but it's okay since the movie keeps you engaged from start to finish.
Giving this an 8/10 rating
Saw preview in the cinema for this absurd and wonderful animation. It really must get a proper cinema release.
Adam Sandler is Leo, an aged reptile stuck in rut with his turtle friend - Squirtle, voiced by a very laid back Bill Burr. Both are stuck in glass tank at the school watching life go by in the classroom, when a big change happens that leads the both of them, on a complete turn events.
Each human kid and adult are profiled and transformed in quite hilarious ways, and the songs are not to be taken seriously as you will be laughing along with the visual gags that go with the flow.
It looks all brilliant and the character designs work and not look dopey, which seems to be a trend these days, bad character design. Great musical numbers that are well staged are used just right. Adam Sandler is noted down as writer and producer, it's his company, after all. More like this please, Adam.
Saw preview in the cinema for this absurd and wonderful animation. It really must get a proper cinema release.
Adam Sandler is Leo, an aged reptile stuck in rut with his turtle friend - Squirtle, voiced by a very laid back Bill Burr. Both are stuck in glass tank at the school watching life go by in the classroom, when a big change happens that leads the both of them, on a complete turn events.
Each human kid and adult are profiled and transformed in quite hilarious ways, and the songs are not to be taken seriously as you will be laughing along with the visual gags that go with the flow.
It looks all brilliant and the character designs work and not look dopey, which seems to be a trend these days, bad character design. Great musical numbers that are well staged are used just right. Adam Sandler is noted down as writer and producer, it's his company, after all. More like this please, Adam.
Overall, I felt that the first half of Leo was much better than the second half, which suffered from poor pacing and loses steam. The musical numbers come out of nowhere and are deeply forgettable but the fun, silly humor (minus a few dirty jokes that went over kids' heads and felt shoehorned in) with which Leo interacts with the students is delightful. Even if you hate Sandler's comedic stylings (I don't), you will likely find yourself somewhat charmed by this septuagenarian lizard imparting wisdom to 5th graders. The substitute teacher's character arc is convulated and non-sensical, contributing to a final act that feel rushed at times, too slow at others, and wholly unsatisfying. But, to be clear, it is a fine move for what it seta out to be: a cute family film that delivers thoughtful lessons packaged in Sandler's classic style of humor. 6.8/10.
This movie was a fun watch: great animation quality, good writing, funny, sweet. I had no idea Adam Sandler's company can do animations, so this was a nice surprise. Great job.
Adam's voice is a great fit for the wise advice-giving lizard. Generally the voice acting is great.
The plot is great and full of funny moments and twists. I never felt bored, so I think that's a testament to great writing. The movie doesn't take itself too seriously but still manages to deliver a heartwarming fun experience.
It's definitely worth a watch and I hope Happy Madison do more titles like this one, great start.
Adam's voice is a great fit for the wise advice-giving lizard. Generally the voice acting is great.
The plot is great and full of funny moments and twists. I never felt bored, so I think that's a testament to great writing. The movie doesn't take itself too seriously but still manages to deliver a heartwarming fun experience.
It's definitely worth a watch and I hope Happy Madison do more titles like this one, great start.
Anytime you have Adam Sandler involved in a movie...It's "Worth The Watch". This is a movie I imagine, I would've loved as a kid. It's a very simplistic story line with simple, dry-humor that'll make almost any kid laugh. This is film you'll be wanting to get the family together for on movie night. As usual, Sandler came with many friends and family members from last movies such as ( Bill Burr, Sadie Sandler(Daughter), Sunny Sandler(Daughter), Jackie Sandler(Wife), Jo Koy and Jason Alexander ). All in all, the animations were clean, the script was simple but well out together. This is a movie I will definitely re watch with a niece or nephew over time. Thank you for another classic Adam Sandler!
Did you know
- TriviaIt is possible that Adam Sandler's commitment to this film kept him from reprising his role as Dracula in Hôtel Transylvanie : Changements monstres (2022).
- GoofsA Tuatara is not a lizard, they are a completely different order of reptiles and the only species of Rhynchocephalia.
- Quotes
Mrs. Salinas: Guys, you don't have to be afraid of change. Change is a beautiful part of life.
- Crazy creditsAfter the credits, an extended ending to the "Last Year" song is shown (in animatic form).
- ConnectionsFeatured in AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: The Nominees of the Big 50th (2023)
- SoundtracksLast Year
Music by Dan Reitz, Robert Smigel, Tiffany Topol
Lyrics by Robert Smigel
Performed by Elijah Kim, Bryant Tardy, Ethan Smigel, Sadie Sandler, TienYa Safko, Gloria Manning, Frankie Figliozzi, Lileina Joy, Sunny Sandler, Carson Minniear, Dan Reitz, Nora Wyman, Roey Smigel, Allison Strong
Produced by Dan Bulla and JP on da Track
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- 1h 42m(102 min)
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- 2.00 : 1
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