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Monkey Shines (1988)

Rate: 7
Viewed: 10/11

10/11: If Monkey Shines could be a drama film about a capuchin monkey helping a quadriplegic person instead of the horror rubbish I saw, it would've been a winner.

Regardless, it's not a bad film that's a cross between Born on the Fourth of July and The Brood. The first forty-five minutes or so is good because the premise is interesting and unique. However, the last half hour drags a lot. What I like is the underlying psychological issues. Moreover, the acting is well-done and convincing.

All in all, Monkey Shines is an enjoyable picture from George A. Romero, and not to worry, the amount of animal abuse is practically nonexistent.

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