Moonmonkeys
Surreal sitcom set in an all-night garage, where two misfits on the nightshift live out their whims and fantasies. Peter has a brilliant idea - he will become a film star and leave the garage far behind. He moves the CCTV cameras and records his acting showreel, but when Nigel is robbed of the night's takings, the crime goes unrecorded. With no evidence of a hold-up, Nigel and Peter realise they must fake the CCTV tapes and re-enact the robbery, or lose their jobs.
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Plot Summary
The film follows Jay and Silent Bob, who discover that a movie studio is making a film about them based on their comic book, "Bluntman and Chronic". To prevent the movie from being made and to stop the perceived exploitation of their likenesses, they embark on a cross-country road trip to Hollywood to shut down production. Along the way, they encounter various characters and get into a series of misadventures.
Critical Reception
Moonmonkeys was largely panned by critics and audiences alike, with many finding the humor juvenile and the plot nonsensical. It is considered one of Kevin Smith's weaker efforts.
What Reviewers Say
- Critics found the humor to be crude and repetitive.
- The plot was deemed predictable and lacking substance.
- Many felt the film was an uninspired continuation of the Jay and Silent Bob characters.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate that while some fans of Kevin Smith's previous work appreciated the return of Jay and Silent Bob, many found the film to be too vulgar and unfunny, with a weak storyline.
Fun Fact
The film's title is a reference to a previous Kevin Smith film, 'Mallrats', where a character mentions 'mofo monkeys'.
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