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Monkeybone Review

Other Critics provided by Metacritic.com

Critics scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 3.0
    40

    out of 100

    Metascore®
    Mixed or average reviews
    based on a weighted average of all
    critic review scores.

  • 10

    out of 100

    Wall Street Journal Joe Morgenstern

    Adds up to one numbingly unfunny comedy.

  • 30

    out of 100

    Variety Dennis Harvey

    It's equal parts wacky, sappy and sniggery.

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  • 38

    out of 100

    Chicago Sun-Times Roger Ebert

    The movie never takes off; it's a bright idea the filmmakers were unable to breathe life into.

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  • 63

    out of 100

    USA Today Susan Wloszczyna

    Wildly uneven collage of effects and live action is no Disney-bland vision of dreams gone bonkers. There's enough Freudian material to reupholster a thousand therapy couches.

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  • 70

    out of 100

    The New York Times Dana Stevens

    The movie is booby-trapped with so many loud gags that some of its sneakier humor is nearly lost in the din.

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  • 80

    out of 100

    Los Angeles Times Kevin Thomas

    Grand fantasy, in which Brendan Fraser and stylish design and energetic special effects play off one another for maximum fun.

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  • 83

    out of 100

    Entertainment Weekly Lisa Schwarzbaum

    There's unwieldy mess -- but there's also unruly brilliance to this dark and funny story about the havoc that ensues when a man's uncensored Freudian id is allowed the run of the place.

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For Families provided by Common Sense Media

Not for kids 15 and under

Starts out bad and gets progressively worse.

What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that this movie has some crass jokes and situations, excessive sexual innuendo, and some moderate profanity. Parents should be aware that there are copulating animals, sexually aroused humans, a nude female showering in silhouette, and enough cleavage and innuendo to put a James Bond movie to shame.

  • Families can talk about the appeal of this movie and crude comedy in general. Were there parts of the film you found more offensive than funny? Would you seek out other movies like this or stick to lighter comedy fare?

The good stuff
  • message true-1

    Messages: Many crass jokes and gags.

What to watch for
  • violence false3

    Violence: Some cartoon clobbering and organ tossing. A woman pulls the plug on her comatose brother.

  • sex false5

    Sex: Copulating animals; sexually aroused humans; nude female showering in silhouette; enough cleavage and innuendo to put a James Bond movie to shame.

  • language false3

    Language: Some moderate profanity throughout.

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