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Review of by Christy Lemire for RogerEbert.com — 21 Aug 2020

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Like a novice juggler struggling to master some complicated tricks, The One and Only Ivan tries to encompass several different stories, themes, and ideas while appealing to adults and very young kids at the same time.

It’s a tough feat to pull off — an uneasy mix of lofty notions about freedom and dog fart jokes — which the film only sporadically succeeds in achieving.

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This review of The One and Only Ivan (2020) was written by and published by RogerEbert.com on 21 Aug 2020.

The One and Only Ivan has generally received positive reviews.

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