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I don't have any negative feelings towards this, yet I have nothing for it positively either - there's no real enjoyment or entertainment to be had.
<em>'Monkeys, Go Home!'</em> starts off intriguingly, but to me as soon as the monkeys t...
Monkeys, Go Home!
1967Movie101 minEnglish
Henry Dussard, a young American, inherits a picturesque but badly neglected olive farm in southern France and is determined to make it operational again despite cautionary advice from the local priest and a pretty villager. Desperate for laborers, the inventive Dussard turns to the zaniest crew of olive pickers ever recruited - four mischievous monkeys! As former members of an Air Force space team, these intelligent chimps quickly pick up on their new responsibilities - but prove to have a turbulent effect on the local townspeople.
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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Norman Tokar•Genres: Comedy, Family
Plot Summary
A handsome French farmer inherits a struggling winery and a troop of circus monkeys from his uncle. The monkeys, however, prove to be more trouble than they are worth, disrupting his life and his budding romance. He must find a way to manage the simian chaos and save the vineyard.
Critical Reception
Monkeys, Go Home! was met with a generally lighthearted and positive reception, appealing primarily to family audiences with its slapstick humor and charming premise. While not a critical darling, it was recognized for its wholesome entertainment value and the comedic performances of its cast.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its lighthearted and amusing premise.
- Recognized for its family-friendly entertainment.
- Some found the plot predictable but enjoyable.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not readily available for this older film.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a vehicle for French star Jean-Paul Belmondo, but he declined the role.
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