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'''''Space Chimps''''' is a [[2008 in film|2008]] [[Computer animation|computer-animated]] [[comedy film]] produced by [[Vanguard Animation]], [[Starz Media]] and [[20th Century Fox]], and it was released on [[July 18]], [[2008]]<ref>[http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=21021 Space Chimps - ComingSoon.net Film Database<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>. The film is produced by [[Barry Sonnenfeld]], [[John H. Williams]], and [[John W. Hyde]] and stars the voices of [[Andy Samberg]], [[Jeff Daniels]], [[Cheryl Hines]], [[Kenan Thompson]], [[Stanley Tucci]], [[Kristin Chenoweth]] and [[Patrick Warburton]]. Fittingly, the teaser ad for this movie premiered on [[June 20]], [[2008]] during a [[Fox Network|Fox]] broadcast of another 'Primate in Space' movie - 2001's [[Planet of the Apes (2001 film)|remake]] of ''[[Planet of the Apes]]''.
'''''Space Chimps''''' is a [[2008 in film|2008]] [[Computer animation|computer-animated]] [[science fiction]] [[comedy film]] produced by [[Vanguard Animation]], [[Starz Media]] and [[20th Century Fox]], and it was released on [[July 18]], [[2008]]<ref>[http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=21021 Space Chimps - ComingSoon.net Film Database<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>. The film is produced by [[Barry Sonnenfeld]], [[John H. Williams]], and [[John W. Hyde]] and stars the voices of [[Andy Samberg]], [[Jeff Daniels]], [[Cheryl Hines]], [[Kenan Thompson]], [[Stanley Tucci]], [[Kristin Chenoweth]] and [[Patrick Warburton]]. Fittingly, the teaser ad for this movie premiered on [[June 20]], [[2008]] during a [[Fox Network|Fox]] broadcast of another 'Primate in Space' movie - 2001's [[Planet of the Apes (2001 film)|remake]] of ''[[Planet of the Apes]]''.


==Plot==
==Plot==
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==Reception==
==Critical reaction==
The film has received mixed reviews. [[Rotten Tomatoes]] reported that 37% of critics gave positive reviews based on 82 reviews. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1195801-space_chimps/ | title=Space Chimps Movie Reviews, Pictures | publisher=Rotten Tomatoes | accessdate=2008-12-12}}</ref> Another review aggreatator, [[Metacritic]] gave the film a 36/100 approval rating based on 18 reviews classifying the film has received "generally negative reviews". <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/spacechimps | ttile=Space Chimps (2008):Reviews | accessdate=2008-12-12}}</ref>
As of November 27, 2008, the film currently has a rating of 35% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 81 reviews (28 Fresh, 53 Rotten) and the "top critics" rating was 44%.

[[Roger Ebert]] gave a positive review towards the film. Ebert gave the film 3 stars and saying in his review that "''Space Chimps''" is delightful from beginning to end". <ref>{{cite web|url=http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080717/REVIEWS/807170304/1023 | date=2008-07-17 | accessdate=2008-12-12 | publisher=[[Chicago Sun-Times]] | title=Space Chimps Movie Review - Roger Ebert}}</ref> Most critics criticized the film for its cheap animation, poor story development, and poor comedy puns compared to [[Disney]]/[[Pixar]] film, ''[[WALL-E]]''. Ty Burr of the [[Boston Globe]] gave the film 1 1/2 stars out of 4 and claimed the film was "short, cheap, weird, and passably diverting". <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boston.com/movies/display?display=movie&id=11402 | title=Space Chimps Movie Review - Bosten Globe | publisher=[[Bosten Globe]] | date=2008-07-18 | accessdate=2008-12-11}}</ref> Felix Vasquez Jr. of [[Film Threat]] gave the film 2 stars and noted that ''Space Chimps'' has "cheap animation and a virtually non-existent plot". <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmthreat.com/index.php?section=reviews&Id=11101 | title=Space Chimps Movie Review - Film Threat | date=2008-07-18 | accessdate=2008-12-11 | publisher=Film Threat}}</ref>

The film opened poorly at #7 with $7.1 million in 2,511 theaters with an $2,860 average. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=weekend&id=spacechimps.htm | title=Space Chimps (2008) - Weekend Box Office Results | publisher=[[Box Office Mojo]] | accessdate=2008-12-11}}</ref> However, the film became a moderate box office success. The film has grossed $30.1 million in the United States and $32.2 million in foreign countries totoal ing $62.3 million worldwide. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=spacechimps.htm | title=Space chimps (2008) | publisher=Box Office Mojo | accessdate=2008-12-11}}</ref>




==Video game==
==Video game==

Revision as of 00:17, 13 December 2008

Space Chimps
Theatrical release poster
Directed byKirk De Micco
Written byKirk De Micco
Robert Moreland
Produced byBarry Sonnenfeld
John H. Williams
John W. Hyde
StarringAndy Samberg
Cheryl Hines
Patrick Warburton
Jeff Daniels
CinematographyJericca Cleland
Edited byDebbie Berman
Music byChris P. Bacon
Blue Man Group (additional)
Distributed by20th Century Fox
Vanguard Animation
Starz Media
Release dates
July 18, 2008 in U.S.A
August 1, 2008 in U.K.
Running time
81 min.
CountryUSA
LanguageEnglish
Budget$37,000,000[1]
Box office$61,801,086

Space Chimps is a 2008 computer-animated science fiction comedy film produced by Vanguard Animation, Starz Media and 20th Century Fox, and it was released on July 18, 2008[2]. The film is produced by Barry Sonnenfeld, John H. Williams, and John W. Hyde and stars the voices of Andy Samberg, Jeff Daniels, Cheryl Hines, Kenan Thompson, Stanley Tucci, Kristin Chenoweth and Patrick Warburton. Fittingly, the teaser ad for this movie premiered on June 20, 2008 during a Fox broadcast of another 'Primate in Space' movie - 2001's remake of Planet of the Apes.

Plot

When a $3.7 billion NASA probe disappears into an intergalactic wormhole, the agency recruits Ham III (Andy Samberg), grandson of the the first chimpanzee in space, to help retrieve the wayward craft. However, Ham is a free-spirited circus performer more interested in zero-gravity hijinks than living up to his illustrious heritage. The simian slacker becomes a reluctant hero and learns the true meaning of courage as he and his crewmates, the fearless Luna (Cheryl Hines) and their uptight commander, Titan (Patrick Warburton), risk everything in an effort to save the peaceful inhabitants of a distant planet from the evil dictator Zartog (Jeff Daniels).

Premiere

The premiere was held on July 13, 2008 in Los Angeles, CA. [3]

Cast


Reception

The film has received mixed reviews. Rotten Tomatoes reported that 37% of critics gave positive reviews based on 82 reviews. [4] Another review aggreatator, Metacritic gave the film a 36/100 approval rating based on 18 reviews classifying the film has received "generally negative reviews". [5]

Roger Ebert gave a positive review towards the film. Ebert gave the film 3 stars and saying in his review that "Space Chimps" is delightful from beginning to end". [6] Most critics criticized the film for its cheap animation, poor story development, and poor comedy puns compared to Disney/Pixar film, WALL-E. Ty Burr of the Boston Globe gave the film 1 1/2 stars out of 4 and claimed the film was "short, cheap, weird, and passably diverting". [7] Felix Vasquez Jr. of Film Threat gave the film 2 stars and noted that Space Chimps has "cheap animation and a virtually non-existent plot". [8]

The film opened poorly at #7 with $7.1 million in 2,511 theaters with an $2,860 average. [9] However, the film became a moderate box office success. The film has grossed $30.1 million in the United States and $32.2 million in foreign countries totoal ing $62.3 million worldwide. [10]


Video game

The Space Chimps video game was released July 15, 2008 to Playstation 2, Wii, Xbox 360, and Nintendo DS.

Home Video

The film was released on DVD and Blu-ray November 25, 2008.

References

  1. ^ "Space Chimps (2008) - Box office/business". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2008-07-15.
  2. ^ Space Chimps - ComingSoon.net Film Database
  3. ^ Kristin Chenoweth - “Space Chimps” Premiere in Los Angeles | Hot Celebs Home
  4. ^ "Space Chimps Movie Reviews, Pictures". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2008-12-12.
  5. ^ http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/spacechimps. Retrieved 2008-12-12. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help); Unknown parameter |ttile= ignored (help)
  6. ^ "Space Chimps Movie Review - Roger Ebert". Chicago Sun-Times. 2008-07-17. Retrieved 2008-12-12.
  7. ^ "Space Chimps Movie Review - Bosten Globe". Bosten Globe. 2008-07-18. Retrieved 2008-12-11.
  8. ^ "Space Chimps Movie Review - Film Threat". Film Threat. 2008-07-18. Retrieved 2008-12-11.
  9. ^ "Space Chimps (2008) - Weekend Box Office Results". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2008-12-11.
  10. ^ "Space chimps (2008)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2008-12-11.
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