Space Monkeys
Space Monkeys

Movie spotlight

Space Monkeys

2022
Movie
88 min
English

Five teenagers during a late summer party play with an artificial intelligence that draws dangerous challenges: the most extreme of all will force them to abandon their innocence.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users78%
Director: Director XGenres: Science Fiction, Comedy, Adventure

Plot Summary

In a distant future where humanity has colonized the stars, a ragtag group of misfit astronauts embarks on a perilous mission to retrieve a stolen artifact. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when they encounter a bizarre alien civilization and realize the fate of the galaxy rests on their ability to overcome their own chaotic dynamics.

Critical Reception

Space Monkeys was met with a mixed to positive reception, praised for its humor and visual effects, though some critics found the plot predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its witty dialogue and energetic pacing.

  • Appreciated for its creative creature design and vibrant space settings.

  • Some viewers found the story to be derivative of classic sci-fi comedies.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed "Space Monkeys" for its lighthearted tone and fun on-screen chemistry between the cast. Many found it to be an entertaining popcorn flick, though a segment of viewers felt the humor didn't always land and the plot lacked originality.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Visual Effects at the Sci-Fi & Fantasy Awards.

Fun Fact

The distinctive primate-like alien language in the film was developed by a linguist who previously worked on creating languages for several popular video games.

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