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Space Chimps (2008)

Director: Kirk De Micco

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From Time Out London

Coupling the men-on-a-mission antics of ‘Armageddon’ with the catch-all sci-fi pastiche of TV’s ‘Futurama’, ‘Space Chimps’ is an underwhelming slice of lowbrow CGI entertainment. When a hi-tech space probe veers off course on to an uncharted planet, a team of NASA chimpanzees are assigned to a retrieval mission. With Owen Wilson clearly unavailable, SNL alumnus Andy Samberg provides the voice for Ham, the laconic jokester forced to prove his worth. Despite a painfully lurid visual palette and some limp scripting, ‘Space Chimps’ at least succeeds as undemanding multiplex fare.

Author: Tom Huddleston 2008-07-29 13:09:18

Time Out London Issue 1980, July 31 - August 6, 2008


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  • Leah said...
    Posted on Oct 19 2008 13:02 was well mint got my uncle n auntie to take me to watch it they luvd it
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  • fsdf said...
    Posted on Oct 05 2008 08:43 It is bad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  • DEMI said...
    Posted on Sep 21 2008 10:46 its a fab movie i loved it i think if u are going to the cinema u should go and see it .its so funny and i think u would love it ..
    so if u go to wach it plz write bk and tell me if u liked it and i will write to u xx
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  • sam said...
    Posted on Aug 22 2008 21:00 lol to this flim
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  • Chris said...
    Posted on Aug 20 2008 14:18 I'm sorry to say this but in my honest opinion this is a huge disappointment. The plot was laughable as it was but it could have at least been supported by a decent script - sadly this was nowhere to be found. It's mindless mass entertainment at its worst. It's like that "friend" who you don't really like but always hangs around, desperately trying to be funny at every opportunity but failing miserably (I know - I was this person once). Combine that with a ridiculous plotline from completely out of the blue and you have a stomach-churning experience you will not under any circumstances want to repeat.
    Have mercy on yourself and your children - watch Wall-E instead.
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  • choccyaddict said...
    Posted on Aug 16 2008 10:36 Thought this was a really great film - took kids from aged 4 up to 12 - all loved it - funny for adults too - worked on all levels 5*****
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  • Amira said...
    Posted on Aug 13 2008 16:35 i went 2 daii 13th augast nd took my dad nd he didnt like it but i think it was like a comedy i luved it nd u will 2!!!!
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  • jj said...
    Posted on Aug 13 2008 13:43 i hope its as good as u lot say because im going to see it today
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  • cutie said...
    Posted on Aug 12 2008 13:27 cool film relly relly funny
    people shouldent comment if the havent seen the film
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  • coyshy said...
    Posted on Aug 11 2008 21:51 goin see this film on friday with my boyfriend and my mates looks mint hope it is well i think it should be after all ur comments cheers
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  • stace8 said...
    Posted on Aug 11 2008 21:40 goin see this film on friday with me bofriend and me mates i fink its gonna be mint well it looks mint anyway caint wait
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  • ANDY P said...
    Posted on Aug 11 2008 11:39 My son and I woundered why my local vue was not showing this film , we had to go to another town to see , this film should be called " space turkeys " watch the vue preview of the film as they are the best bits ,and save your money .!!!!!!!!!!!
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  • rylan scales said...
    Posted on Aug 09 2008 07:07 awsome film very funny chimps great for anyone.
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  • mags said...
    Posted on Aug 07 2008 15:23 saw this today with a 6 and 3 yr old and we all enjoyed it, it was funny and easy too watch.
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  • Nicole said...
    Posted on Aug 06 2008 20:43 The chimps were so funny.
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Cast & crew

Director: Kirk De Micco

Rated: U

Duration: 80 mins

UK Release: Aug 1 2008
US Release: Jul 18 2008




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