Space Chimps

Name: Space Chimps
Genre: Adventure, Sci-Fi, Comedy, Animation, Family
Released: July 18, 2008
Duration: 81 min
Rating: 36
Cast: Andy Samberg, Jeff Daniels, Stanley Tucci

2008

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Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: July 18, 2008 | G

Starring: Andy Samberg, Jeff Daniels, Stanley Tucci

Summary: When a $5 billion Space Agency probe disappears into an intergalactic wormhole, the agency recruits Hamm III, grandson of the first chimpanzee in space, to help retrieve the wayward craft. But Ham is a free-spirited circus performer more interested in zero gravity high jinks than living up to his illustrious heritage. The simian slackerWhen a $5 billion Space Agency probe disappears into an intergalactic wormhole, the agency recruits Hamm III, grandson of the first chimpanzee in space, to help retrieve the wayward craft. But Ham is a free-spirited circus performer more interested in zero gravity high jinks than living up to his illustrious heritage. The simian slacker becomes a reluctant hero and learns the true meaning of courage as he and his crewmates, the fearless Lt. Luna and their uptight commander, Titan, risk everything in an effort to save the peaceful inhabitants of a distant planet form and evil dictator. (20th Century Fox)… Expand

Director: Kirk De Micco

Genre(s): Adventure, Sci-Fi, Comedy, Animation, Family

Rating: G

Runtime: 81 min

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Neil Genzlinger

If "Wall-E" pushes the boundaries of what can be done in an animated movie, Space Chimps proves that the old formula is still pretty effective when executed well. Read full review

Ken Fox

Kids might find the sight of monkeys -- sorry, apes -- wrestling in outer-space funny, but unless they're unusually sophisticated, much will probably just confuse them. Read full review

Marc Savlov

Who doesn't love an animated, anthropomorphized-chimpanzee-starring, sci-fi romantic comedy? Read full review

Ty Burr

Short, cheap, weird, and passably diverting. Read full review

Adam Markovitz

While candy-colored graphics should dazzle kids, Space Chimps has little draw for audiences spoiled by the Pixar-given knowledge that CGI can entertain -- and not just stupefy -- moviegoers of any age. Read full review

Claudia Puig

Only a truly dreadful story could make 81 minutes seem like an eternity. And Space Chimps is just that leaden experience. Read full review

Kyle Smith

I went in expecting to be disappointed, but even so, I was disappointed. Read full review

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mattyabrams

Sep 20, 2012

A really fun time, a harmless, funny, original kids movie that isn't as, well, childish as many other movies of it's type, i would highly recommend it to parents.

1 of 2 users found this helpful11

scottissoright

Sep 20, 2012

An awesome kids flick, almost as good as toy story, but i might be getting ahead of myself...

0 of 1 users found this helpful01

fukdapolice

Sep 20, 2012

A little silly, but that's just how childrens entertainment goes, nonetheless, it is rather interesting, and exceedingly hilarious, a great film for your kids.

0 of 1 users found this helpful01

bobthecow

Jul 14, 2014

Too predictable, barely any plot. I didn't really like this movie. How much can we take of repetitiveness until it gets boring? Not much. It was boring, but okay.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

RayzorMoose

Nov 15, 2013

Space Chimps monkeys around.
The premise is poor, but has potential to be comical and entertaining. The movie starts well, but then gets lost after blast off, literally. As soon as the actual adventure begins the entire film collapses from such an empty plot line that by the time is returnsSpace Chimps monkeys around.
The premise is poor, but has potential to be comical and entertaining. The movie starts well, but then gets lost after blast off, literally. As soon as the actual adventure begins the entire film collapses from such an empty plot line that by the time is returns to earth it is too late.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

Jul 25, 2008

An uninspired wreck.

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HueH.

Jul 19, 2008

Hands-down the worst movie I have EVER seen. It felt like a submission from a computer animation student project. Don't waste your precious money or time.

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