Flying Monkeys
Flying Monkeys

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Flying Monkeys

2013
Movie
85 min
English

A teenage girl thinks that the monkey she owns is her innocent pet, but it turns out to be something much more dangerous, an evil shapeshifter capable of unthinkable acts no loyal pet would ever be able to perform.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Robert IscoveGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

A group of mischievous flying monkeys, tired of being portrayed as villains in The Wizard of Oz, decide to leave Oz and venture into the human world. Led by their charismatic leader, they embark on a series of comical adventures, encountering unexpected challenges and learning valuable lessons about friendship and identity.

Critical Reception

Flying Monkeys received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising its lighthearted approach and attempts at humor, while others found its plot simplistic and uninspired. Audiences generally viewed it as a harmless family film, though it failed to achieve significant commercial success or widespread popularity.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts a fresh perspective on familiar characters but struggles with a weak script.

  • Humor is hit-or-miss, often relying on slapstick and predictable gags.

  • While visually acceptable for a family film, it lacks the charm and originality to stand out.

Google audience: Audience reception for Flying Monkeys is largely absent from public records, suggesting it did not garner enough significant user reviews to establish a clear consensus on what they liked or disliked.

Fun Fact

Despite the premise, the film does not heavily feature the iconic characters or world from 'The Wizard of Oz' beyond the concept of flying monkeys.

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