- Actors: Russell Ferrier, Bernie (IV), Lomax Study, Mack (III), Louie
- Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Live, NTSC, Import
- Language: English
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
- Number of discs: 1
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- Studio: Warner Home Video
- Release Date: Jan 23 2001
- Run Time: 93 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000053GTB
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How does Jack, a chimpanzee with the IQ of a genius, end up living in the frozen North and playing hockey on a kids' junior hockey team? It all starts with the unfortunate demise of the professor who trains and cares for him and the dean's plans to sell Jack to a research facility. Jack's somewhat slow-witted janitor friend puts Jack on a train bound for the El Simian reserve, but he sleeps through his stop and winds up in a small Canadian town instead. Jack quickly befriends Tara Westover, a deaf girl recently transplanted from California, and her brother Steven. Mishaps abound as Jack attempts to blend into the town, but eventually he joins Steven on the local hockey team--as its star player! Can Jack turn around the team's dismal record? Can Steven and Tara prevent the dean from catching up with Jack and sending him to the research lab?
This is a touching story about a close-knit, functional family and its interaction with a smart, adorable chimp. While this 93-minute film does contain some fairly violent hockey scenes, it is for the most part wholesome family entertainment that celebrates such values as open-mindedness, caring, and compassion. The chimps are thoroughly entertaining, and Kevin Zegers (Steven) and Jamie Renée Smith (Tara) do a nice job with their roles. Ages 5 and up. --Tami Horiuchi
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent movie,
By Scott Oakes (Brooklyn, NY United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: MVP: Most Valuable Primate (DVD)
If you can't laugh at this movie then you've got some major issues. While some people may look at it as a wonderful and touching family film, it's just as great if you're in the 18-24 demographic and looking for some low-brow (but highly entertaining) comedy. Correct me if I'm wrong, but a hockey-playing monkey is just about the best thing that's ever happened to Hollywood. And let's not forget that Jack went on to become a master skateboarder and snowboarder (in MVP 2 and MXP, respectively). This monkey is a top-notch actor, athlete, scholar, and gentleman.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Film,
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This review is from: Mvp: Most Valuable Primate (VHS Tape)
I found this Film to Be a nice film that was touching&made a warm message&Presentation.very enjoyable& it had works.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Go to the circus if you'd like to laugh at majestic animals.,
By A Customer
This review is from: MVP: Most Valuable Primate (DVD)
A silly little wobble of a film. I don't find these type of films enjoyable at all. Even as a child, I found it hard to laugh at the exploitation of animals if only for the sake of a low-brow audience. If you enjoy low-class comedy (i.e. fart jokes and the like) then by all means check out this movie...it will surely tickle your "dumb bone".
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