Last week I was in LA to see in an early screening of Disneynature’s MONKEY KINGDOM, which is now playing in theatres everywhere. I love monkeys, so I was extra excited to see this film. This movie is a great educational resource and fun family movie. Take a journey among the ancient ruins in the jungles of Southeast Asia as Maya, a Toque Macaque monkey, fights for her survival and the survival of her newborn son, Kip.
Maya is clever, resourceful, and full of street smarts—qualities that are necessary for staying alive when things get rough for the group of Castle Rock monkeys she belongs to. The movie—narrated by Tina Fey—lets us explore life with a family of monkeys, a family that has issues, but like most families, sticks together when it counts. From monkeying around, caregiving, drama, “talking to the hand,” and unconditional love, they see it all. You’ll laugh, you may even cry, but you’ll leave the theatre knowing more about monkeys than you did before and excited for the next Disneynature film. Who knew that the fruit at the top of the tree could be so sweet and the seat at the bottom could actually have so many advantages? Life lessons, morals, and family entertainment are all part of what you get when you buy a ticket to see this movie.
See Monkey Kingdom in Theatres Opening Week and Contribute to Conservation International!
Also, when you see MONKEY KINGDOM opening week (April 17–23), Disneynature will make a donation in your honor to Conservation International to help protect monkeys and other endangered species in their natural habitats. Learn more at http://nature.disney.com/
And if you shop at DisneyStore.com and buy Maya and/or Kip stuffed animal plush between now and May 14, 2015, they will donate $1 for each plush purchased!
Disneynature Monkey Kingdom Trailer
I wanted share this Family Activity Packet and Educator’s Guide from the Disneynature website, too!
Disneynature is perfect for families and kids! I love that educators and families alike can use the Disneynature brand to become more aware of nature’s beauty! Learn more about how Disneynature and their educational efforts in this following featurette.
Disneynature Featurette
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Visit the official MONKEY KINGDOM website
MONKEY KINGDOM is now playing in theatres everywhere!
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I love that Disneynature is donating some of the proceeds of opening week to charity!
Such an amazing movie, everyone should go see it.
Love your review and thanks for posting the educators packet. Great way to learn more about the monkeys
I LOVED the Disney nature films they had when I was little. I must admit I have never seen the newer ones, and I’m not sure why. I think Monkey Kingdom may be the perfect one to get me started.
This was such a great movie! Great review and helpful information about how others can help Disney Nature by purchasing a ticket during the opening week!
I really enjoyed this movie. My favorite Disneynature film so far.
I cannot wait to see this movie! Looks fantastic!
We saw this movie also and loved it! I honestly thought it was so much better than the Bears movie.
I love the disney nature movies!!