MVP: Most Valuable Primate (2000) movie poster

MVP: Most Valuable Primate (2000)

"Jack skates a little faster... Shoots a little harder... And is driving everyone bananas."
ThumbScore
👍 56%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 20% (RT: 20%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyFamily

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Director
Robert Vince
Runtime
1h 33m
Country
Canada, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
4.7/10 (95 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
20%
Cast
Kevin Zegers as Steven Westover
Jamie Renée Smith as Tara Westover
Lomax Study as Dr. Kendall
Russell Ferrier as Darren
Jane Sowerby as Julie Beston
Ingrid Tesch as Susie Westover
Philip Granger as Mark Westover
Overview
Jack is a three-year-old chimpanzee who has been the subject of a long-term experiment by Dr. Kendall, a researcher who been teaching Jack to communicate through sign language. Jack scrambles onto the ice in the midst of practice for Steven's junior league hockey team, and he and his teammates discover the monkey has a natural talent for the game. Wikipedia ↗
Audience Consensus

MVP: Most Valuable Primate is a 2000 comedy, family film directed by Robert Vince. Jack is a three-year-old chimpanzee who has been the subject of a long-term experiment by Dr. Kendall, a researcher who been teaching Jack to communicate through sign language.

Jack scrambles onto the ice in the midst of practice for Steven's junior league hockey team, and he and his teammates discover the monkey has a natural talent for the game. The film has been rated by 95 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, MVP: Most Valuable Primate delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. MVP: Most Valuable Primate (2000) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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