Matcollis This Movie Can Only Be Described With One Word.

BroadcastChic Excellent, a Must See

Humbersi The first must-see film of the year.

Rosie Searle It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

psychosomatic99 Summer of the Monkeys is a great movie. It's excellent for children watching these cute monkeys and see a boy go crazy over them. It's young for the kids and for the adults, they can pick out the deeper meaning of a boy struggling through his adolescent years. It's the story of a young boy who wants a pony and will do anything for one. He tried to work at his grandpa's store but chores get in the way too much. He's soon punished for not watching his sister, who has a leg problem and needs an operation and is not permitted to go to his grandpas. Now, he can't buy the pony he wanted. He runs away from home and only his grandpa can talk him back. A wanted poster is out for the monkeys and Jay's enemies try to go kill them. Jay foils there trap and they hate him for it. They beat him up and Jay's friend who is a hermit scares the boys away and protects Jay. But after a storm that destroys many things, including the death of his friend, Jay learns the meaning of selflessness. This is a great movie for everyone and I really liked it. I would recommend it for a good movie for the family.

fratl I am in a movie club at my school and I was forced to sit and watch this utterly dismal film. The film's story is not dismal, but the entire movie itself is exceedingly dismal. The acting was absolutely dreadful. The children were overly whiny. A metal pole could have done a better job. I wanted desperately to fall asleep, but because the television was so loud, I was kept from peace. The monkey's are neither cute, nor are they funny. The drama is laugh-worthy. I cannot remember when I saw a more dreadful film. The story is weak, thin, predictable, and completely fake. The adults try to be good actors, but they just can't seem to break through stereotypes. The girl even appears to want to leave the film via falling off a hill during the movie in order to leave it, I don't blame her. Micheal Anderson should publicly apologize for this film. Not just to me, but to everyone else who was forced to sit through this awful film. In fact, I apologize to you. Even if I had nothing to do with this project, I apologize for this film, because this means at least someone will. This film even surpasses the dismalness of films that of Rob Schneider and the Cheetah Girls. I would even go as far to say that it is even worse that Hilary Duff's collection of films, but that's pushing it. Just please don't see this film, or else you'll be pushed to write a review similar to this one on how awful this film is. I'm very sorry.

treighnor I watched this with another adult and nine children. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the movie. The monkeys were very entertaining and there were plenty of laughs. However, the movie is mainly quite serious. It deals with many issues common to adolescents such as peer relationships, bullies, sibling relationships, conflict with parents, role in the family, accepting responsibility, sharing, caring,and maturing. It also deals with seeing things from another's point of view. it is pertinent to children and bittersweet nostalgic for adults.The story line was original, the acting very good, the cinematography outstanding and the costuming was authentic. I would give this movie very high marks and recommend it to both adults and children. There should be more movies of this quality and thoughtfulness generated for the enjoyment of families and movie buffs.

scottca075 This is a well acted & directed adaptation of Wilson Rawls "Summer of the Monkeys". A truly great movie for kids and a book that ought to be read too, along with Rawls award winning, "Where the Red Fern Grows".Good summer fare for kids out of school for the summer and entertaing for adults too.