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The Croods:Celebrity Interview with Nicolas Cage #TheCroods

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The Croods is a fantastic 3-D family adventure movie that you must check out when it opens this coming weekend on March 22nd.    Don’t think, oh well I don’t have kids. This movie is for  EVERYONE! No matter the age, go as a couple on a date or with friends it is a must see.

Recently I was able to take my middle niece to a preview of the movie. She absolutely loved it, she could not stop laughing and enjoyed everyone moment  from beginning to end.   The following day a select group of bloggers were able to attend the NYC press junket for The Croods.  It was such a wonderful opportunity to hear directly from the actors their opinions of the movies and how they were able to prepare  for this journey of being the voices for such amazing characters.

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Nicolas Cage was our first actor with whom we were able to chat with.  Cage’s  character  is that of  Grug – the original over-protecting dad who takes care of his family at all costs even if means keeping them  cooped up in their cave.    I knew  it took quite some time to work on an animated film but didn’t realize it can take almost 2.5 years. Many of the actors would did their recordings alone “in a little aquarium”  for over the course of the time maybe only working with select scenes with others from time to time.  All this work  could be done while they are filming other productions.   Cage mentioned to us that using his voice is 50% of acting and the other is movement.  And, in an animated film,  you become dependent of the design team to bring out the expressions and details that normally would be caught on film.

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When asked if he sees himself in this character or a little bit of the character in him, Cage responds:

“Without getting too personal, I do have those feelings at times of concern for my family and feelings of being protective. But, I like to think that I live my life in a way where I’m willing to take chances and in my work and also in my life.   So, in that sense, I don’t relate to Grug because he’s more surviving as opposed to living, whereas I do believe there’s value in taking chances and exploring.”

What I enjoyed most about the roundtable discussion with Nicolas Cage was so much of his honesty and the protection of his family. He also stated that the two bests things  you could offer your children would be love and a good education.

Cage continues saying “Those are the two most important things and a feeling of home and safety at home,  that’s a safety zone.”

I feel this is so true and couldn’t agree more.  I can’t wait for this coming Friday March 22nd to see the movie again with the rest of my nieces.   It is a movie you could see several times and see something new each time. The animation is out of this world and the 3D effects  are mesmerizing.

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About The Croods

THE CROODS is a 3D comedy adventure that follows the world’s first modern family as they embark on a journey of a lifetime when the cave that has always been their home is destroyed. Traveling across a spectacular landscape, the Croods are rocked by generational clashes and seismic shifts as they discover an incredible new world filled with fantastic creatures — and their outlook is changed forever.

Starring the voices of Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, Catherine Keener, Clark Duke and Cloris Leachman.

Released by 20th Century Fox and DreamWorks Animation

Visit the official website

Like The Croods on Facebook

Follow @DWAnimation on Twitter #TheCroods

Re-pin great DIY tutorials, printables & more from The Croods on Pinterest!

Raising Three Savvy Ladies has a The Croods Prize Pack for one lucky reader:

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–      $25 Visa gift card for a family adventure at the movies

–      Belt plush doll

–      Coloring Book w/ crayons

Prizing is courtesy of 20th Century Fox and DreamWorks Animation

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  I was not compensated for this post.  @NYC LaurenBeth attended the Press Junket on my behalf. 

 

 

Comments

  10. I want to take little Alysia who saw the trailer for this movie when she saw ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ and is requesting to be taken to see it.

  33. I would love to take my son to see this.

    Entered the rafflecopter form as “Wild Orchid”
    Thanks for the chance to win!

    wildorchid985 @ gmail dot com

  34. I’ll be taking my daughters
    Thank you for hosting this giveaway

    Louis
    pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com

  63. My daughter wants to see this bad. I finally saw the previews for it and it looks super cute. Plus, I love Nicolas Cage. 😉

  91. I would love to take the whole family! We just love going to these kinds of movies that the kids and adults can both love!

  100. My step daughter really wants to see it, so I’ll take her and one of her friends….it looks like a cute movie!

  139. I will be watching the Croods with my 4year old and 11year old and my wife. a family affair.

  169. My two little ones and my hubby. Thanks for the chance to win!
    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

  190. Who will you be taking to see The Croods? Leave a comment below.

    me myself and I

  225. I will take my grandson to see this movie this Friday. We have been waiting to see it and are really excited.

  233. I would take my granddaughter
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  246. I REALLY want to see The Croods. Unfortunately, my kids are all grown and I don’t have a “little” to take me to see it. I always feel funny if I see an animated movie without a kid with me. Is that weird?

  268. I would take my husband we love animated movies it would be a night out from the baby

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