A Space Chimps Odyssey


It seems as if there are a rash of space-themed CG animated films out. We’ve already covered WALL-E and the yet-to-be-released Terra in this blog. Then there is the forthcoming Flyboys, about a trio of houseflies who travel in a space capsule, a movie I hope never to have to review.

In the mean time there is Space Chimps, an uninspired idea so poorly developed and executed that I realized I was not the only adult snoozing in the Cineplex.

It's from Starz Animation (the cable & satellite TV channel?) and the Weinsteins.

It’s about a trio of chimpanzees who travel in a space capsule. They go to a strange planet. Stuff happens. They return home as heroes, each having grown a bit in the process. The script, animation and performances are so mediocre that I won’t bother to mention them further.

So is there anything good about Space Chimps, you ask? My reply: yes, and it's this: it’s clean, G-rated fun for the little ones. And they will love it.
* out of 5

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Rick said…
Kids will love it - my 12-yr-old enjoyed it. Other than that, it'll be a rental when it comes on DVD - next week, most likely.
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