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MVP - Most Valuable Primate [VHS] (2000)

Starring: Mack (III), Louie Director: Robert Vince Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Format: VHS Tape

4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

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Product Details

Actors: Mack (III), Louie, Bernie (IV), Russell Ferrier, Lomax Study
Directors: Robert Vince
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Live, NTSC
Language: English
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number of tapes: 1
Studio: Warner Home Video
VHS Release Date: January 23, 2001
Run Time: 92 minutes

Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

ASIN: B000053GSK
Amazon.com Sales Rank: #32,613 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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How does Jack, a chimpanzee with the IQ of a genius, end up living in the frozen North and playing hockey on a kids' junior hockey team? It all starts with the unfortunate demise of the professor who trains and cares for him and the dean's plans to sell Jack to a research facility. Jack's somewhat slow-witted janitor friend puts Jack on a train bound for the El Simian reserve, but he sleeps through his stop and winds up in a small Canadian town instead. Jack quickly befriends Tara Westover, a deaf girl recently transplanted from California, and her brother Steven. Mishaps abound as Jack attempts to blend into the town, but eventually he joins Steven on the local hockey team--as its star player! Can Jack turn around the team's dismal record? Can Steven and Tara prevent the dean from catching up with Jack and sending him to the research lab?

This is a touching story about a close-knit, functional family and its interaction with a smart, adorable chimp. While this 93-minute film does contain some fairly violent hockey scenes, it is for the most part wholesome family entertainment that celebrates such values as open-mindedness, caring, and compassion. The chimps are thoroughly entertaining, and Kevin Zegers (Steven) and Jamie Renée Smith (Tara) do a nice job with their roles. Ages 5 and up. --Tami Horiuchi

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1.0 out of 5 stars WARNING! The description is wrong, this is FULL SCREEN!, March 21, 2006

By	John Keitz "Islesfan" (Nevada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: MVP - Most Valuable Primate (DVD)

Regardless of what you order, you get full screen, which really pisses me off. There is no excuse for only making a full screen DVD in the 21st Century!!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent movie, February 17, 2004

By	Scott Oakes (Brooklyn, NY United States) - See all my reviews

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If you can't laugh at this movie then you've got some major issues. While some people may look at it as a wonderful and touching family film, it's just as great if you're in the 18-24 demographic and looking for some low-brow (but highly entertaining) comedy. Correct me if I'm wrong, but a hockey-playing monkey is just about the best thing that's ever happened to Hollywood. And let's not forget that Jack went on to become a master skateboarder and snowboarder (in MVP 2 and MXP, respectively). This monkey is a top-notch actor, athlete, scholar, and gentleman.

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5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT MOVIE FOR KIDS WHO LOVE HOCKEY, January 29, 2006

By	Michelle L. Fairchild - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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THIS MOVIE IS WONDERFUL FOR KIDS WHO LOVE HOCKEY. MY SON WATCHES IT OVER AND OVER AGAIN AND LAUGHS EVERY TIME.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars My daughter loved it!
This movie is very cute for any monkey lover. It was hysterical watching how they got the monkey to play hockey, but completely entertaining. I was impressed. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Alexa

4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for Hocky Loving Kids
I ordered this movie for my husband's cousin, who's 7 and crazy about hockey. He loves the movie and has added it to his constantly playing hockey movie marathon. Read more

Published on January 21, 2007 by C. Piccoli

2.0 out of 5 stars Warning: No talking animals
How am I supposed to understand what the chimp is talking about if all he does is make noises. Having a major character in a movie, animal or not, who doesn't have any speaking... Read more

Published on February 6, 2006 by Mike Young

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Chimp Film I've Seen!
A great funny comedy film featuring a clever chimp,Jack, who has a exciting journey on his way home where his family lives. Read more

Published on December 28, 2005 by D. Riley

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie
I loved this movie, and couldn't wait to watch MVP2. I love how smart and entertaining these chimps are. Read more

Published on April 17, 2005 by Cynthia Hughes

5.0 out of 5 stars i loved it
this movie and it's sequel were both very good. of course they're predictable but they're great.

Published on August 6, 2003 by jj

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Film
I found this Film to Be a nice film that was touching&made a warm message&Presentation.very enjoyable& it had works.

Published on March 15, 2003 by mistermaxxx@yahoo.com

1.0 out of 5 stars Go to the circus if you'd like to laugh at majestic animals.
A silly little wobble of a film. I don't find these type of films enjoyable at all. Even as a child, I found it hard to laugh at the exploitation of animals if only for the sake... Read more

Published on January 9, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars "Dunston Checks In" meets "Air Bud!"
This is a great movie, including the cast: Kevin Zegers, Jaimee Renee Smith. I didn't see the sequel "MVP 2- Most Valuable Primate", but I give it a ***** (5 out of 5).

Published on November 2, 2002 by Chiedu Ufoegbune

5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie that I can really relate to!
Seeing as I resemble a chimp in many ways, I really related to this movie. The hockey scenes were great!

Published on August 9, 2002 by Chris Cusson

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