A movie reviewer is critical and that's what this review is unfortunately. If they had focused more on the meat and potatoes instead of the cotton candy this film could've been actually good.

Initial Thoughts:I came into "A New Age" expecting a bigger and better production as a follow-up to the prequel. It was definitely bigger, but not better. In fact the sequel falls just short of the first film with it's weak story that focuses too much on the teen romance between Eep and Guy, and not enough on the clashing between the Croods and the Bettermans.

Pros:The action, adventure, and comedy of the film was fun throughout. The introduction of new characters, the Bettermans, that shared their bright new world, were a slightly warm welcome, as they showed the Croods their 'modern' inventions. However, the good of the film fell short due to....

Cons:The fact that the producers wanted to focus on the relationship between Eep and Guy more than anything else. Yes, we all wanted to follow-up on what happened to the two after the first film, but the producers could have included the love story on the side instead of it being the main story because it's called, "The Croods" not "The Teen Romance of Eep and Guy". Besides too much teen romance, I didn't fully care for the Bettermans. Yes, they lived in a utopia, were a very relaxed family, and didn't have a care in the world, but their hippy demeanor took away too much from the clashing that I was expecting between the two families.

Overall:The film was fun, witty, and filled with some decent adventure. Unfortunately for me, the teen romance, outweighs the adventure and clashing that was I was expecting. I think families with children 8-12 years old will be able to enjoy this film, but anyone older may not get the full pleasure they were hoping for. Unlike other animated films, which I won't make a list of, this isn't one of those must watch time and time again films.

Enjoy the show!

Just watched it twice in two days, because that's what you do with three kids under the age of 10, who think a movie is hilarious. Mom and Dad thought so too. Great, original characters, brought to life by so many quality actors. And who doesn't love a sequel that features a Partridge Family song??

* There is no end credit scene *

The director Joel Crawford and crew brought a fun fully entertaining film. When I saw the trailer I didn't think that it was going to be better than the first one, I wasn't even looking forward to it and I was shocked at how much I needed it. I like the concept of The Croods because it's about family and being together. It's what made the film meaningful and the sequel was about how that concept was threatened. It also reflects our reality when they clash the ancient with the modern, showing how many loving and small details are no longer treasured due to the modern approach being in the way of what matters the most. The theme of being overprotective and home is once again explored, but from a different perspective. I dare say this sequel was way better for so many reasons and one of them was the shine over the female characters. The way they were focused on was exhilarating, I felt so alive watching them being so badass. This movie had so many great moments and I'm looking forward to more of The Crood's adventures.

The composer Mark Mothersbaugh set a simple atmosphere catching on with the movie, but it didn't feel momentous. The Croods need a better music theme one as strong to signify their family.

The voice cast was wonderful and I loved the new character, Dawn. She brought the adorable, the humor, and the excitement. Eep and Dawn shined in their scenes, I'm hoping for another movie to see their friendship blossom and more scenes of the "Thunder Sisters!"