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Monkeybone (2001) 4.5
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Metascore: 40/100
Reviews: 168 user | 74 critic | 28 from Metacritic.com In a coma, a cartoonist finds himself trapped within his own underground creation and must find a way to get back, while racing against his popular but treacherous character, Monkeybone. Director:Henry Selick |
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Cast
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| Brendan Fraser | ... | ||
| Bridget Fonda | ... | ||
| John Turturro | ... |
Monkeybone
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| Chris Kattan | ... | ||
| Giancarlo Esposito | ... | ||
| Rose McGowan | ... | ||
| Dave Foley | ... |
Herb
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| Megan Mullally | ... | ||
| Bob Odenkirk | ... | ||
| Pat Kilbane | ... | ||
| Lisa Zane | ... | ||
| Whoopi Goldberg | ... | ||
| Sandra Thigpen | ... | ||
| Wayne Wilderson | ... | ||
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Amy Higgins | ... |
Clarissa
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In a coma, Stu Miley a cartoonist who created a comic strip called Monkeybone which features a rascal monkey. He finds himself trapped within his own underground creation and must find a way to get back, while racing against his popular but treacherous character, Monkeybone. Naturally, Monkeybone himself is there, and he and Stu quickly start fighting like cats and dogs. When Stu realizes that his sister, due to a pact they once made, is preparing to pull the plug on him, Stu makes a deal with Hypnos, the god of sleep, to help him steal a golden ticket from Death himself. But when Monkeybone takes over Stu's body and escapes to wreak havoc on the real world, Stu has to find a way to stop him before his sister pulls the plug on reality forever! Written by Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com}
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If It Yells, If It Swings, It's Got To Be Monkeybone! See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
23 February 2001 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Untitled Monkeybone Project See more »Box Office
Budget:
$75,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$2,685,078 (USA) (23 February 2001)Gross:
$5,409,517 (USA) (20 April 2001)Company Credits
Production Co:
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, 1492 Pictures, Twitching Image Studio See more »
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1.85 : 1
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[meaning Julie]
Stu Miley: [standing on the monster's right hand] She was... she was beautiful. Of course I was decomposing at the time but... at least now she knows how much I love her.
Monkeybone: [looking nervous] Uh, excuse me, Death... I hate to break up this little love test, but my little bladder is about to burst.
[Death pulls a lever, and the hand Monkeybone is on swings over Stu]
Monkeybone: [screams] BUT I'VE *REALLY* ...
[...]
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Trivia
The song "Hell" by the Squirrel Nut Zippers is heard in both Blast from the Past and "Monkeybone", both starring Brendan Fraser. Likewise, comic actor Dave Foley appears in both films. See more »Goofs
When Monkeybone is singing as Marilyn Monroe and takes off the dress, he is wearing a suit. But in the next shot he is just wearing his vest. See more »Quotes
Death: [sitting at the controls of a tower monster] I do like to dress up when I come down town. So, how was she?[meaning Julie]
Stu Miley: [standing on the monster's right hand] She was... she was beautiful. Of course I was decomposing at the time but... at least now she knows how much I love her.
Monkeybone: [looking nervous] Uh, excuse me, Death... I hate to break up this little love test, but my little bladder is about to burst.
[Death pulls a lever, and the hand Monkeybone is on swings over Stu]
Monkeybone: [screams] BUT I'VE *REALLY* ...
[...]
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"Monkeybone" is one of the most visually stimulating movies I've seen in quite a while! Its run in theaters was too brief, which doesn't do a movie like this justice. The imagery was surreal and disturbing, in a nice sort of way. It was interesting to see the strange denizens of Downtown, the mythological characters, the dead celebrities and so many others. The animated Monkeybone keeps the action and the comedy at a fever pitch. It all may have been too much for the average moviegoer. But I say this weird kaleidoscope is worth a look. You won't believe your eyes!