"Crocodile Lelai" is a 2022 live-action animated song-and-dance comedy, directed by Josh Gordon and Will Spek, starring Javier Bardem, Wu Tianmin, Winslow Figley, etc., based on Bernard Webber's children's picture book series of the same name, about the deep friendship between an aging artist and a singing little crocodile.
The protagonist of the film is an elderly magician who accidentally saves a baby crocodile, Lyle, during a performance. At first, the magician didn't have a crush on the little crocodile, but over time, a deep friendship developed between them. Lylay not only has a beautiful singing voice, but also has emotions similar to those of humans. They have spent many happy times together and faced the challenges of life together.
However, happy days are always short-lived. When the magician's business began to decline, he had to sell Lylay to a circus. The magician, who has lost his friend, is in deep grief, while Lyle struggles to adjust to a new life in the circus. Despite the hardships of life, Lylay never gave up his love for ** and the pursuit of freedom. By chance, Lylay became acquainted with the Josh family. They are attracted to Lylai's ** talent and decide to adopt this cute little animal.
However, this wonderful time did not last long. When local residents learned of Lylai's existence, they demanded that he be returned to the zoo. Faced with such pressure, the Josh family is in a dilemma. In the end, in a deeply moving performance, Lylai touched all the audience with his moving singing. People realized the importance of inclusion and acceptance, and there was no longer any objection to Lylay staying with the Josh family. Since then, Lylai has become a member of the family and has lived a happy life.
By telling a heartwarming story, the film Lyle the Crocodile conveys an important message to us: we should learn to respect and accept the differences of others, and give them the space to express themselves. In this diverse world, everyone has their own values and characteristics. Only when we truly understand and tolerate others can we create a harmonious and beautiful society together.