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The Casagrandes Movie

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The Casagrandes Movie
Release poster
Directed byMiguel Puga
Screenplay by
Story by
  • Lalo Alcaraz
  • Rosemary Contreras
  • Tony Gama-Lobo
  • Rebecca May
Based onThe characters
by Chris Savino
Starring
Edited byJhoanne Reyes
Music byMarcelo Treviño
Production
company
Distributed byNetflix
Release date
  • March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)
Running time
81 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Casagrandes Movie is a 2024 American animated dark fantasy comedy film based on the Nickelodeon television series The Casagrandes, serving as its series finale. The film was directed by series co-developer Miguel Puga and stars the show's regular voice cast with the addition of Paulina Chávez, Angélica Aragón, Kate del Castillo, Cristo Fernández, and Sergio Aragonés. The story follows newly minted twelve-year-old Ronnie Anne and her family as they go on a trip to Mexico and face off against an ancient preteen demigoddess. It is the second animated film in The Loud House franchise following The Loud House Movie (2021), and the fourth overall.

The film was produced by Nickelodeon Movies, with the animation provided by Mighty Studios. It was released on Netflix on March 22, 2024, to mostly positive reviews from critics.

The soundtrack is available on platforms featuring Nikki Clan, Pato Machete, La Coreañera, Malibu Kings, and more.

Plot

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City girl Ronalda “Ronnie” Anne Santiago plans to spend her summer skating with her best friend Sid, but her family surprises her with a trip to Japunda, Mexico. While there, Ronnie Anne buys a mysterious necklace linked to an ancient legend, despite her mother’s skepticism.

At her great-grandmother Mama Lupe’s home, Ronnie Anne learns about Mount Punguari—named after a rebellious demigoddess who was turned to stone to stop a great disaster. Curious, Ronnie Anne visits the mountain and accidentally breaks the necklace, releasing Punguari.

A girl named Shara, who turns out to be Punguari in disguise, tricks Ronnie Anne and steals a powerful mask. Trapped in another realm, Ronnie Anne learns that Punguari’s story was misunderstood: she had been trying to stop Ucumu, the God of the Underworld, from rising.

With help from her family, Ronnie Anne escapes and confronts Punguari, convincing her of the truth. Together, they face Ucumu as he emerges. The Casagrande family unites to fight off Ucumu’s forces using their unique skills and ancient artifacts. In the end, Ronnie Anne and Punguari defeat Ucumu, seal the cracks in the earth, and restore the mainland back to its former glory.

The Festival of the New Fire is now being held at Mama Lupe's island. Maria presents Ronnie Anne with another gemstone as Punguari, Sisiki, and Chipiri watch the celebrations from afar.

Voice cast

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Main article: List of characters in The Loud House franchise

Production

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A film based on the animated television series, The Casagrandes, was first announced by Nickelodeon via a press release in April 2023.[1] The Casagrandes Movie's voice cast is led by series regulars Izabella Alvarez, Sumalee Montano, Sonia Manzano, and Angélica Aragón, with other leading cast including Paulina Chávez, Kate del Castillo, and Cristo Fernández.[2] The film was directed by The Casagrandes co-developer and The Loud House veteran Miguel Puga, and written by Tony Gama-Lobo, Rebecca May, Lalo Alcaraz, and Rosemary Contreras.[2] The film is produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio, and Micheal Rubiner -- who co-developed and served as an executive producer on the series -- also executive produced the film.[2]

Release

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The Casagrandes Movie was released by Netflix on March 22, 2024.[3][4]

Reception

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The film has received mostly positive reviews from critics. Jennifer Green of Common Sense Media gave the film a 3 out of 5 star rating. She commended the film for its representation and characters and said, "If parents can sit through the cartoon violence, they might enjoy some of these messages and the sillier asides as well."[5] Rosa Parra of The Latino Slant similarly gave the film a 3 out of 5 rating. She praised the film for its animation, representation, and themes of family, but criticized the story for its formulaic nature. She wrote, "Overall, The Casagrandes Movie is a beautifully animated kids movie. It’s a fun adventure about family, community, ancestry, and rebellious youth."[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Nickelodeon Announces 'The Casagrandes Movie'". NickALive!. April 4, 2023. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Milligan, Mercedes (February 23, 2024). "'The Casagrandes Movie' Gets Rolling to Netflix with New Trailer". Animation Magazine. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  3. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 1, 2024). "Netflix 2024 Movie Slate: Titles From Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Jerry Seinfeld & Woody Woodpecker; 'Beverly Hills Cop 4' Sets Release Date". Deadline. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  4. ^ Gajewski, Ryan (February 1, 2024). "Netflix Reveals Jerry Seinfeld's 'Unfrosted' Footage, Mark Wahlberg-Halle Berry Spy Movie First Look". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  5. ^ Green, Jennifer. "The Casagrandes Movie". Common Sense Media. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  6. ^ Parr, Rosa. "Formulaic yet well executed,"The Casagrandes Movie," Movie Review". The Latino Slant. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
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