Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

• Comedy
• Family
• Music

A surprisingly heartwarming and whimsical family musical comedy, *Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile* centers on a shy boy’s unexpected connection with a singing crocodile hidden in the attic of their new New York City home. The film cleverly balances the fantastical element of a talking, musically-inclined reptile with grounded explorations of childhood anxiety and finding acceptance in unfamiliar surroundings. Javier Bardem delivers a joyful and eccentric performance as Lyle’s caretaker, a down-on-his-luck magician, adding a layer of playful melancholy to the story. Rather than focusing on grand adventure, the film finds its charm in the small, hopeful moments of connection and the power of embracing joyful, unconventional friendships against the backdrop of a bustling city and a grumpy neighbor determined to disrupt the peace.