Metascore
43 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 7
  2. Negative: 3 out of 7
  1. 75
    Even parents might find themselves having fun.
  2. For juvenile filmgoers and families in search of a more-than-twice-told tale with uplifting messages about the rewards of perseverance, the virtues of animals and acceptance of the handicapped, MVP will do.
  3. 50
    Sweet and sort of cute -- watch and see if it doesn't kind of sneak up on you.
  4. Reviewed by: Nicole Campos
    40
    Has its moments.
  5. Reviewed by: Patrick Z. McGavin
    38
    A dull, amateurish mixture of the sentimental and the obvious.
  6. Neither chimps nor children should be subjected to such shabby mediocrity.
  7. Reviewed by: Robert Koehler
    20
    A lark gone utterly awry.