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MVP: Most Valuable Primate

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MVP: Most Valuable Primate reviews
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9.5 User Score:

Mixed or average reviews

Based on 7 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?

Based on 32 votes
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Movie Info

Genre(s): Family/Kids

Written by: Anne Vince
Robert Vince

Directed by: Robert Vince

Release Date:
Theatrical: October 20, 2000
DVD: January 23, 2001

Running Time: 93 minutes, Color

Origin: Canada

Summary

RATING: PG for some mild language

Starring Kevin Zegers, Jamie Renée Smith, Oliver Muirhead, Rick Ducommun, and Kirby Morrow

Jack is chimpanzee who loves to play hockey. MVP chronicles his hilarious rookie year.

What The Critics Said

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

75

New York Post V.A. Musetto

Even parents might find themselves having fun.

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60

The New York Times Lawrence Van Gelder

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.

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50

TV Guide Maitland McDonagh

Sweet and sort of cute -- watch and see if it doesn't kind of sneak up on you.

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40

LA Weekly Nicole Campos

Has its moments.

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38

Chicago Tribune Patrick Z. McGavin

A dull, amateurish mixture of the sentimental and the obvious.

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38

New York Daily News Elizabeth Weitzman

Neither chimps nor children should be subjected to such shabby mediocrity.

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20

Variety Robert Koehler

A lark gone utterly awry.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this movie is 9.5 (out of 10) based on 32 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Sonny M gave it a10:
I give him 10 for its always realistic acting, he's a Star! I Love you.....

lorne F. gave it a10:
Jack Rocks Dude.

Jese gave it a 10:
I love the dog, soo cute. And Kevin Zegers is the best.

Belen C. gave it a 9:
This movie touches anyones heart and it doesn't hurt that Kevin is really HOT!

Lauren W. gave it a 10:
I LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!P>

Twyla R. gave it a 9:
Kevin is very hot and this si an awesome movie!!!!

Romas S. gave it a 10:
It feels like coolest film i had ever seen:D

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