Review of Monkey Shines (1988) by Jon A — 15 Oct 2010
Welcome this psychological terror into your brain. A hopeless love that will no doubt touch you on primitive level. Intense, and thrilling. Endearing and romantic quadriplegic fornication.
Sure to disappoint the average George A Romero fanatic, but sure to entice and arouse the dormant fanatic in an otherwise unenthused Romero pacifist's shell. I have undying respect for the man, it's just that his work usually fails to cut through the surface. This film is a different type of Romero, however, that is almost unrecognizable. It definitely breaks through on an exciting level for me.
The monkey in this film, referred to as "monkey", is also featured in Malcolm in the Middle, the episode where the character Craig is injured and has a monkey helper take care of him.
I must say that it is some of the finest monkey acting I've ever seen. An aspect of the film worthy of merit, if nothing else. A fun concept to ponder, especially if owning a monkey helper has ever crossed your mind.
This review of Monkey Shines (1988) was written by Jon A on 15 Oct 2010.
Monkey Shines has generally received mixed reviews.
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