Kronks New Groove is a direct to video animated comedy that continues the misadventures of Kronk the lovable but dim witted chef from Disney s The Emperor s New Groove The film follows Kronk as he tries to live up to his father s expectations while juggling his job at Mudka s Meat Hut his secret culinary school aspirations and his ongoing rivalry with the scheming Yzma who is once again plotting to take over the kingdom In this story Kronk is invited to attend a prestigious chef s competition in a far off land where he hopes to prove his worth as a master chef Along the way he encounters a cast of colorful characters including his loyal friend and occasional sidekick Bucky the squirrel his overprotective yet well meaning father Pacha and a mischievous rival chef who constantly tries to sabotage Kronk s efforts The film blends slapstick humor with heartfelt moments as Kronk learns that true success comes from being himself rather than trying to live up to someone else s image
Highlights of the DVD release include the vibrant animation that retains the bright exaggerated style of the original theatrical feature the comedic timing of the voice cast especially Patrick Warburton s iconic portrayal of Kronk and the presence of several original songs that add a lively musical flavor to the narrative The DVD also features bonus content such as behind the scenes featurettes that explore the making of the film deleted scenes that offer additional jokes and character moments and a interactive game that lets viewers test their knowledge of the movie s trivia and soundtrack The presentation is presented in full screen format with Dolby Digital surround sound that enhances the lively soundtrack and the film s energetic chase sequences
The DVD was made available for purchase in the United States and was later catalogued on the iOctavio.com website where it was added on January 12 2006 This addition helped users looking for family oriented titles to locate Kronks New Groove easily within the Family genre section of the site The film s wholesome humor positive messages about friendship and self acceptance and its tie in to the popular Emperor s New Groove franchise make it a suitable choice for family movie nights offering entertainment that appeals to both children and adults alike