The One and Only Ivan

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Dale R A Disney+ original movie based on the novel by K. A. Applegate, which in turn is based on true events about a Lowland Gorilla that was an attraction at a mall. Allowing the animals in the “Big Top Mall'' to have a voice was an interesting choice that I wasn’t ready for. Sam Rockwell voices Ivan well and Angelina Jolie was also great as the elephant Stella. Bryan Cranston plays the owner of the animals and delivers a good performance. The animation for the animals is on par with the Lady and the Tramp remake and using a gorilla as the main character allows for better facial emotional expression. The story itself is predictable and bland, but may entertain the younger audience. A movie worth checking out if you like the source material or the plot sounds interesting. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 07/07/24 Full Review SkyRo P Prepare to be enchanted by the magical journey of "The One and Only Ivan," a film that will warm your heart and leave you with a smile. The CGI work is exceptional, drawing you in with its captivating visuals, complemented by stellar voice acting, particularly from Angelina Jolie. Charlie Puth's title track adds another layer of depth, keeping you engaged from start to finish. Within the first 20 minutes, tears welled up in my eyes, a testament to the emotional depth of the story. This movie tugs at your heartstrings, evoking a profound sense of sadness that resonates with the audience, highlighting the characters' value. The animals are charmingly eccentric, bringing humor and lightness to the narrative, yet there's a poignant undertone that keeps you invested in their journey towards survival and freedom. Every moment of the film is a delight, leaving you wanting more. It's a must-watch for families, offering valuable lessons about compassion, unity, and the bond between people and animals. "The One and Only Ivan" is a heartwarming tale filled with love and warmth that will leave a lasting impression on viewers. #TheOneAndOnlyIvan Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/27/24 Full Review DJ W Fun, entertaining, heartfelt family movie Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/28/23 Full Review Rodrigo C this is the movie that was the memory of Ivan the Gorilla 1962-2012 Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/02/23 Full Review Neyney W Before you even read the review, just know that I am rating this movie as a reader of the book. For those who have not read the book, you may like this movie. It won't keep you on the edge of your seat or anything, but, it's not terrible. With that said, for those who've read the book, you already know what I'm going to say. By making so many changes to the plot, characters, and overall tone, they've taken a majority of the heart out of The One and Only Ivan. Starting off with the one and only Ivan himself. He's portrayed in the book as an actual animal. A lonely (but optimistic), imprisoned gorilla just trying to make the most of what he has whilst still hoping for a world beyond his cage. But in the movie, he acts as though Mac had not stolen him from his family and he'd just willingly became an addition to the Exit 8 Big Top Mall. I mean, sure, in the book it's not like he only thought about his life in the jungle, but whenever he thought about his sister and parents, it really evokes the readers' emotion as they know what it is that happened that day he was taken away from his home. While in the movie they even make this meaningless escape scene where the animals actually have the opportunity to leave but decide not to. While it could be true that they were too frightened by the idea of going beyond known territory, I feel that the chance to experience a world outside his prison would override that fear. But, I digress. The movie is not worthy of any award. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 04/05/23 Full Review brielle g This movie was disappointing and skip or lightly brush apon important scenes with in the book and skipped pass the animal captivity problem and animal cruelty with in the book. The book did a better job at showing the problems in the world about animal cruelty. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/01/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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