
Monkeybone
dir. Henry Selick
49
7 sourcesSynopsis
After a car crash sends repressed cartoonist Stu into a coma, he and the mischievous Monkeybone, his hilarious alter-ego, wake up in a wacked-out waystation for lost souls. 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!
Critics consensus
Though original and full of bizarre visuals, Monkeybone is too shapeless a movie, with unengaging characters and random situations that fail to build up laughs.
What resonated with audiences
'Monkeybone' delivers fresh originality and outstanding stop-motion animation that showcases technical excellence. Brendan Fraser's performance and the film's dark humor appeal to those who appreciate unconventional comedy. However, most found the directorial execution weak and stilted, with poor writing that wastes a promising premise. The film struggles with engagement, leaving many bored despite its surreal visual style. While some enjoyed its bizarre, Dali-esque qualities, the majority felt it failed to deliver consistent laughs or compelling storytelling.

Directed byHenry Selick
StarringBrendan Fraser, Bridget Fonda, John Turturro, Chris Kattan, Giancarlo Esposito, Rose McGowan
Written bySam Hamm
CinematographyAndrew Dunn
EditingMark Warner
MusicAnne Dudley
Monkeybone
2001 · PG-13 · 1h 33m
Adventure, Fantasy, Animation
After a car crash sends repressed cartoonist Stu into a coma, he and the mischievous Monkeybone, his hilarious alter-ego, wake up in a wacked-out waystation for lost souls. 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!
Our Verdict
49
What resonated with audiences
'Monkeybone' delivers fresh originality and outstanding stop-motion animation that showcases technical excellence. Brendan Fraser's performance and the film's dark humor appeal to those who appreciate unconventional comedy. However, most found the directorial execution weak and stilted, with poor writing that wastes a promising premise. The film struggles with engagement, leaving many bored despite its surreal visual style. While some enjoyed its bizarre, Dali-esque qualities, the majority felt it failed to deliver consistent laughs or compelling storytelling.
Critics Consensus
Though original and full of bizarre visuals, Monkeybone is too shapeless a movie, with unengaging characters and random situations that fail to build up laughs.
