Monkeybone

PG-13United States rating20011h 33mAdventure, Fantasy, Animation
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A cartoonist and his animated alter-ego find themselves in a strange, carnival-like land after a car accident. The two must navigate a surreal world to swap places and resolve a misunderstanding before the cartoonist's life is changed forever. It is a colorful adventure that explores the relationship between a creator and his creation.

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What's in it

Scary
Strong
Violence
Mild
Language
Mild
Rude humour
Some
Sad themes
Some
Pace
Moderate
The stop motion animation and surreal fantasy setting provide a steady and deliberate pace with moments of calm. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryA nightmare sequence caused by a chemical solution intended to wake the protagonist.
  • Approx.ScaryThe presence of the Grim Reaper and the realm of Death.
  • Approx.SomeA character experiences hallucinations and believes his clothes are rebelling.

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  1. 1How did the relationship between the creator and his character change throughout the story?
  2. 2What did you think about the strange world the characters had to travel through?
  3. 3Why do you think it is important to be honest with the people we care about?

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