Ed
After his wife leaves him and he's fired from his job at a high-profile New York city law firm, Ed Stevens moves back to his small hometown of Stuckeyville where he buys the local bowling alley and attempts to win the heart of his high school crush.
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Plot Summary
Ed, a chimpanzee with an extraordinary talent for baseball, is discovered by a minor league team. Despite his unique abilities, Ed faces prejudice and skepticism from the players and the public. He must prove his worth on the field while navigating the complexities of human interaction and his own growing desires.
Critical Reception
Ed was met with generally negative reviews from critics and a lukewarm reception from audiences. While some praised its family-friendly nature and the performance of the chimpanzee actor, many found the plot predictable and the humor to be juvenile.
What Reviewers Say
- A heartwarming, albeit silly, tale about an unlikely baseball star.
- Relies heavily on slapstick and predictable jokes, offering little for adults.
- The novelty of a baseball-playing chimpanzee wears thin quickly.
Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while the premise is amusing and the lead chimpanzee is charming, the film's humor is often too simplistic and the story lacks depth, making it primarily suitable for very young viewers.
Fun Fact
The chimpanzee who played Ed, named "Ed", was trained for two years for the role and performed many of his own stunts.
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