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Summary: Is Brendan Frazer Losing His Judgement
Review: I am utterly astounded at how painful this movie was to watch! How could Frazer believe this would be something that would advance his career? What were the people who put money into this script imagining. I would have the say this was the worst movie I have endured this year. Maybe I just "don't get it?"
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Summary: Much, much better than I was anticipating
Review: When this movie came out, it both garnered a huge number of really bad reviews and inspired very few people to come see it at the theater. The truth is that while it is by no means a great movie, it isn't at all a bad one, either. I might have found it disappointing in the theater, but at home on a DVD player, it provided a quite enjoyable couple of hours. There is, however, a lot of talent that isn't fully utilized in this film. Most of the weight of the film is placed on the shoulders of Brendan Frasier, and he does his usual excellent job (though I am concerned that, the Mummy series apart, he is starting to get stuck in doofus roles--he is better than that, as GODS AND MONSTERS showed, and I would love to see him in a wider variety of roles). But Bridget Fonda is not really called upon to do much, Whoopi Goldberg has what almost appears as a cameo role, David Foley is a one-dimensional character, and no one else is really called to do very much. The only other actors who really add much to the film are John Turturro voicing Monkeybone and Chris Kattan. I normally loathe Kattan, who is one of the main reasons I haven't been able to watch SNL for several years, but he does a creditable job as an animated corpse in a small but crucial role (the box cover extravagantly exaggerates the size of his role, and seeing him on the cover actually was one of the deterrents to my seeing the film for quite some time). But the real star of MONKEYBONE is everyone who was involved in the art and set design. Easily the most compelling parts of MONKEYBONE are those where Stu (Brendan Frasier) is stuck in the nightmare world. Harry Selick, the director, also directed both THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS and JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, and there is a definite stylistic resemblance between the three films. MONKEYBONE is without question the lesser film of the three, but not at all unwatchable for all that.
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Summary: NoT BaD, NoT BaD aT aLL...
Review: oNCe You GeT PaST THe RiDiCuLouSLy JuNioR HiGH SCHooL TiTLe...iT'S aCTuaLLy a PReTTy GooD FLiCK.
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Summary: An entertaining bizarre film.
Review: After a car crash sends Cartoonist: Stu Miley (Brendan Fraser) into a coma, he and his mischeivous Monkeybone (Voiced by John Turturro):His hilarious horny alter ego wake-up in a wacked-out waystation for lost souls. When Monkeybone takes over Stu`s body & escapes to wreak havoc on the real world. Stu has to find a way to stop him before it`s too late. DVD`s has terrfic anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1) transfer & Clear Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound and also DTS 5.1 Surround Sound. An running commentary track by the director:Herny Selick(The nightmare before christmas). Also deleted/extended scenes with/without commentary by the director (about 20 Mintues Worth) and more extras. Fans of the CGI anamation fans will love it. Based on a Novel by Kaja Blackey (Titled Dark Town) and Written by Sam Hamm (Batman, Haunting Lighthouse). Grade:A-.
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Summary: Brendan is so much better than this.
Review: Let me say that I love Brendan Fraser and will usually buy all his movies. However, this movie stinks! Brandan's sense of humor is obvious in this movie and it is the only thing that gives it the 1 star. The story line is stupid and I could not wait for the movie to end. Even with some great stars in it, and some good animation - all the best parts were in the commercial for the movie. Leave this monkey in the zoo - unless you have to have Brandan in your collection. Oh Brandon is not even shirtless in this. Bummer but then it is obvious he is on his weight gain period of his life.
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Summary: Good sfx and animation. The rest? Blech.
Review: Great interaction of CGI, animation, and live action. Seamless special effects. That's all that's good. Not in my list of the worst 10 movies, but darn clos
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Summary: Hillarious!!!
Review: If you like Brendan Fraser than you'll love this movie. It's totally funny. Sooo go on......rent it if you don't want to buy it. You have to watch it. It's great!
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Summary: Not the MOST painful movie I've ever watched
Review: I like Brendan Frasier movies, most people won't admit that, but I think he is pretty funny. Monkeybone (movie and the character) were not funny at all. I'm also a big fan of Henry Selick's, but this looked like a collection of characters rejected from 'Nightmare Before Christmas' and 'James and the Giant Peach'. The other reviews give you plot summary, so I won't repeat it here. And it actually sounds like a pretty interesting storyline, don't believe it. The saving grace of this movie was the performance by Chris Kattan. I'm not a huge fan, but Kattan was truly entertaining. My advice, stay away from this one. It tried to be weird and interesting, but was just plain dull.
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Summary: Children will love it and watch it over and over.
Review: I think this was a very good movie for entertaining my two little ones ages 3 & 4 yrs old. They watched our rented VHS version four times. As an adult it was OK, I wish there were alot more adult laughs, but it was entertaining I must admit. I liked his dreams/nightmares wish I could have colorful dreams like those. I would like to buy just to keep my kids busy but not at ... you'd have to be crazy!!!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: Don't believe the hype..
Review: Don't believe the hype (or reviews). Its complete .... I have many animator friends as well as others who make non-mainstream films, and we all agree. Its a horrible waste of time and remember, you can never get those 2 hrs back.
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