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Probably now one of my favourite Christmas films alongside Rare Exports and Bad Santa.

It was just great fun and made me laugh more than many comedies, despite it being violent.

It certainly ticked all the boxes for this type of film and recommended viewing for anyone who also enjoyed the other two films I mentioned. I liked the way it was filmed, the characters and the script. All flowed well and maintained a good pace throughout.

It was strange to see the opening scene set in Bristol, England as that's a city very familiar to me. Not that I recognised their version LOL.

Just remember that despite a child being in this film, the age restriction is there for a good reason!

Having a chimpanzee portray you in a film is a brave choice, but also a risky one. I was rather sceptical about the concept but having watched the film in the cinema today, I feel it does work. This is actually what sets it apart from all the other biopics.

After a while you tend to forget that you're watching a chimp and you focus on the absorbing story of his life. The film succeeds in telling his story in an unusual way. It's raw and honest and manages to draw you in and feel the emotional journey. I think if you're open minded then you'll probably enjoy it, but others may not get it at all.

In summary, I enjoyed this film and would say don't let the chimp be the reason you don't see it - just remember, it's Robbie after all!

I was bit of a film fan in the 1980's but this one completely passed me by. I can't even remember it being on the VHS rental shelves. So after all these years I decided to watch it.

It's amusing at times but overall a bit absurd and silly. Despite this, it retains some charm, especailly for anyone on a 1980's nostalgia trip. Perhaps if I saw this film as a teenager back in the day I might have found it hilarious.

They behaved like teenagers but looked older so unsure whether they were all meant to be in their early 20's. The 'over-acting' is a bit iritating, even if it's deliberate. At least it gives a rare glimpse into the house party scene from that time, albeit a comical level.

The music soudtrack is one it's biggest appeals.

I do love such UK films which are about ordinary people in everyday situations.

I'm pleased I watched it but it's probably only of interest to a limited audience, which could include anyone who was at that age at the same time or maybe people abroad interested in how it 'looked' in the UK at that time. Certainly very different to all the teenage house party films which came from the US at that time.