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Summer of the Monkeys
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Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
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A heartwarming chimp tale.
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for Ages 8 and Up
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About Summer of the Monkeys
Parents need to know that although heavy-handed and predictable at times, this tale of a country boy who discovers four runaway circus monkeys offers some tender moments and a few pleasant surprises. Adapted from the novel by Wilson Rawls. The promising story is treated with excessive earnestness, however, and only the music, which is downright goofy at times, shows any sense of humor. The movie's biggest disappointment is the monkeys themselves. For circus performers, they're just not very entertaining. Younger children might prefer something with more laughs. Older kids and preteens will get swept up by the chimp-laden drama. Teenaged rebels may find themselves identifying with the main character.
Read our full review by Scott G. Mignola
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