Monkey Shines
Orion Pictures | Release Date: July 29, 1988 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
71
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 14 Critic Reviews
Positive:
10
Mixed:
3
Negative:
1
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60
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
Claustrophobic, gripping, and incredibly intense throughout, Monkey Shines is an extremely complicated emotional drama that taps into the dark side of family ties, friendship, dependency, nurturing, and love. Read full review
50
The New York TimesCaryn James
Mr. Romero, who adapted the screenplay from Michael Stewart's novel, wraps up more loose ends than anyone cares about, yet leaves some nagging bits of illogic. Read full review
40
VarietyStaff (Not Credited)
Monkey Shines is a befuddled story about a man constrained from the neck down told by a director confused from the neck up.
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