![]() No, the ape taps directly into our non-Biblical concept of creation, like looking in the mirror and seeing our hairy, unhygienic self. Love them or delouse them, but the prehensile antics of your typical squirrel or spider star of the species are the loveliest of lowest common denominator entertainments - better than Frisbee catching dogs, a heck of a lot better than pissed off prairie dogs or cats who can play the piano. Get a few simians, an interstellar set-up and let the feces flinging begin. However, families looking for additional, though quickly forgettable, entertainment to bring them together this holiday season might just find that in the latest BluRay discs from Fox.How can anyone screw this up - monkeys in space? Come on, the concept practically writes itself. Though Fox Home Entertainment did a great job packaging these discs technically speaking, both “ Space Chimps” and “Meet Dave” are hardly worth more then a rental. Both discs offer dazzling picture and audio though, especially “Space Chimps”, which seemingly pops off the screen in 1080p. “Meet Dave” includes some generic gag reels and deleted scenes featuring Eddie Murphy giving Steve Martin a run for his money as the most disappointing SNL veteran of all time. While “Space Chimps” offers little in the way of special features, next to nothing is better than a handful of generic extras. Costars Scott Caan and Elizabeth Banks help the movie rise above its mediocrity. Disappointing in execution, it is no surprise that Brian Robbins, who teamed with Murphy for the slum of his career, “Norbit”, is at the helm of “Meet Dave”. Adults should be able to stomach the picture, which is almost guaranteed to entertain younger viewers.Įven with its unique premise, “Meet Dave” feels as tired as Eddie Murphy’s career. Perhaps it is just computer animation exhaustion, but “Space Chimps” seems highly unimaginative, especially on the heels of While it might seem like an original concept to see chimps flying through space, the film feels like a retread. Though it is visually dazzling, the story in “ Space Chimps” leaves a bit to be desired. Their vessel of choice? A six-foot replica of their captain designed to help the passengers assimilate with life on Earth. The captain of a unique spacecraft, Dave (Murphy), heads a quest to Earth in search of a missing orb, accompanied by a crew of aliens one inch tall. In “Meet Dave”, Eddie Murphy once again portrays multiple characters in an imaginative premise. When Ham and his companions, Lieutenant Luna and Titan, realize that their rescue mission was never intended to return to Earth, the three chimps embark on a fantastic voyage through space, arriving just in time to help a distant planet fight against an evil dictator. ![]() “Space Chimps” pits up-and-coming chimpanzee, Ham III, on a crash course mission to save a wayward spacecraft. Now on DVD and BluRay, two of Fox’s biggest summer offerings street just in time for Thanksgiving in hopes that families around the country will gather around for some turkey and some science fiction. While their films weren’t awful by any means, their crop paled in comparison to other studio’s summer blockbusters that audiences seemed eager to plop their money down for. It’s no industry secret that Fox had a rough summer. Russo Rating: “Space Chimps” 5/10, “Meet Dave” 4/10 Reviewed by: Joe Russo (Film Critic & SoSF Contributor)Īctors: Richard Cerenzio, John Gatins, Kevin Hart, Floyd Levine, Rob Moranįormat: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, Subtitled, WidescreenĪctors: Jeff Daniels, Jane Lynch, Stanley Tucci, Patrick Warburton, Kenan Thompsonĭirectors: Kirk De Micco, Norton Virgien, Donovan Cookįormat: AC-3, Animated, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
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