Customer Reviews

Summer of the Monkeys [VHS]

5 star:		(25)
4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(6)

 

 

Like a previous reviewer stated, the title didn't catch me. The cover (I was 8 and judging by the cover was the way to tell) looked bored and showed off a boring deal. It didn't help that it looked rural. It just looked dull!

How wrong I was! I haven't watched this movie in probably five years, but I remember it's magic. It was just a great, simple movie. You could relate to Jay-he was the troublemaker, yet often felt ignored. Corey Sevier is one of those actors that you see everywhere but you can't quite put your finger on it--but he's great!

The highlights of this movie are simple scenes, really. Unlike most, there's no HUGE event that leads the movie. That said, it's a simple movie that even young kids can enjoy. Kids who's favorites movie list upon the Fast and the Furious, may not like it because it's not that kind of movie-but sensitive children are sure to love it!

I went to the mall and saw this movie sold at Best Buy. I had the priviledge to watch it on cable just today. We need more movies like this to instill family values. I think this is a super movie for the whole family. Have some tissues ready.

This movie is not really about monkeys but a story about a young boy growing up and out of selfishness. It's wonderful to watch this boy take a big step to becoming a man by the things he experiences one eventful summer. I was satisfied to have my children watch a film with such a great message.It was also nice to watch a film with clean language. You won't be sorry you watched it.
A Concerned Christian Mom

Over all good family movie for children to watch with their parents. Somewhat of a Life on the Prarie type movie with good Ideals and values for both the parents and their children.

Great family movie----Corey Sevier does a 1st rate job playing Jay Berry. Why he doesn't get more recognition is beyond me. In my opinion he is just as good an actor as JTT.

I liked this movie. Great for children.

This is a good movie based on the book, which I have not read yet. This movie is a touching story of a 12 year old boy (played by a now 15 or 16 yr old hott Corey Sevier from the new lassie series) Who dreams of buying a horse, but needs to earn the money, so he goes out to the "Bottoms" searching for some lost circus moneys for a reward, just the amount he needs to get the horse, see what happens next!...

I haven't had a chance to watch yet but my daughter loves this movie. She watches it all the time. When I couldn't find it in stores, I knew I'd be able to find it on Amazon.com. Thanks Amazon!!!

During the storm scene while Jay and Daisy's Ma was reading the scripture from the bible Daisy was clinging on too her Pa Jay was praying and there Pa was holding onto Daisy so tight .They made it through the horrid storm without breaking a single bone or without getting hurt even though the storm wrecked there house they were just glad God blessed them with a miracle .Like it said on the ad a story with laughter and faith.

Nice family movie, with a lot of touching moments and likable characters. My family loved the wise & kind Grandfather and enjoyed his bonded relationship with the young boy. Warning for the very young; there is a quick scene showing a dead body.