MVP: Most Valuable Primate

Chicago Tribune by

A dull, amateurish mixture of the sentimental and the obvious.

New York Daily News by Elizabeth Weitzman

Neither chimps nor children should be subjected to such shabby mediocrity.

The New York Times by Lawrence Van Gelder

For juvenile filmgoers and families in search of a more-than-twice-told tale with uplifting messages about the rewards of perseverance, the virtues of animals and acceptance of the handicapped, MVP will do.

TV Guide Magazine by Maitland McDonagh

Sweet and sort of cute -- watch and see if it doesn't kind of sneak up on you.

Variety by Robert Koehler

A lark gone utterly awry.

New York Post by V.A. Musetto

Even parents might find themselves having fun.