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Gigi & Nate

  • 2022
  • PG-13
  • 1h 54m
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6.7/10
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Gigi & Nate (2022)
A young man's life is turned upside down after he is left a quadriplegic. Moving forward seems near impossible until he meets his unlikely service animal, Gigi - a curious and intelligent capuchin monkey.
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A young man's life is turned upside down becoming quadriplegic. Moving forward seems near impossible until he meets his unlikely service animal, Gigi - a curious and intelligent capuchin mon... Read allA young man's life is turned upside down becoming quadriplegic. Moving forward seems near impossible until he meets his unlikely service animal, Gigi - a curious and intelligent capuchin monkey.A young man's life is turned upside down becoming quadriplegic. Moving forward seems near impossible until he meets his unlikely service animal, Gigi - a curious and intelligent capuchin monkey.

  • Director
    • Nick Hamm
  • Writer
    • David Hudgins
  • Stars
    • Charlie Rowe
    • Marcia Gay Harden
    • Jim Belushi
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    • Director
      • Nick Hamm
    • Writer
      • David Hudgins
    • Stars
      • Charlie Rowe
      • Marcia Gay Harden
      • Jim Belushi
    • 21User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Charlie Rowe
    Charlie Rowe
    • Nate Gibson
    Marcia Gay Harden
    Marcia Gay Harden
    • Claire Gibson
    Jim Belushi
    Jim Belushi
    • Dan Gibson
    Brent Sexton
    Brent Sexton
    • Sgt. Ellis
    Josephine Langford
    Josephine Langford
    • Katy Gibson
    Diane Ladd
    Diane Ladd
    • Mama Blanche
    Zoe Colletti
    Zoe Colletti
    • Lori
    • (as Zoe Margaret Colletti)
    Hannah Riley
    Hannah Riley
    • Annabelle Gibson
    Welker White
    Welker White
    • Chloe Gaines
    Tara Summers
    Tara Summers
    • Martha Greeter
    Mishel Prada
    Mishel Prada
    • Carolyn Albion
    Deja Dee
    Deja Dee
    • Jane Elling
    Maria Howell
    Maria Howell
    • Chairman Filling
    J.Stephen Brantley
    J.Stephen Brantley
    • Dwayne Greeter
    Sasha Compère
    Sasha Compère
    • Nogo
    Sarah Stouffer
    Sarah Stouffer
    • News Reporter
    Emmanuel McCord
    Emmanuel McCord
    • Young Army Sergeant
    • (as Manny McCord)
    Sean Hankinson
    Sean Hankinson
    • Dr. Patidar
    • Director
      • Nick Hamm
    • Writer
      • David Hudgins
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    TxMike

    Inspired by a true story, a paralyzed man gets a helper monkey.

    Some say this movie is based on a real young man and his helper monkey. I prefer the term "inspired by" because so much of the story is changed for this movie. The one constant is that the young man was accidentally paralyzed and an organization that trains service animals provided a capuchin helper monkey. In this movie she is named Gigi. But names, family dynamics, locations, and method of paralysis are all fictional, as are most of the interactions portrayed.

    But none of that matters in appreciating the movie. It deals authentically with a real subject and the difficulties of a partially incapicated person. Including military veterans, some featured in the movie, who were wounded, many with missing limbs.

    Also the last parts of the movie, depicting the protests and the hearings to see if legislation will be advanced to prohibit use of monkeys as service animals. Today the organization, Helping Hands, no longer trains capuchin monkeys mainly due to pressure from animal rights groups, as well as concerns over health and safety. These factors resulted in federal and state governments changing the laws to make it difficult or impossible to have a monkey as a service animal. In 2010, a revision to the Americans with Disabilities Act stripped capuchin monkeys of their status as service animals.

    My wife and I enjoyed this movie at home on BluRay from our public library.
    10mgentalen

    A fun surprise.

    A saw " Gigi and Nate" today during Cinema Day. I knew the basic premise of the film, but didn't do any further research, and I am happy going in naked on this one.

    We meet Nate, then 18 years old, cliff diving. He does a fall, walks it off, but days later with family celebrating Independence Day receives major pain and diagnosis that paralyze him for good. We do a time jump, Nate tries to kill himself in the family's koi pond, and dad, played by Jim Belushi, saves his life.

    Mom realizes her son needs a companion; she gets a helper monkey. Everyone at first is not really fond or accepting of Gigi, but.as soon as Gigi starts to help out, he is more accepted.

    I'm giving this a 10 star, but, and a huge but, I was not a fan of the lead, Nate. The parents and sisters were acted great, but Nate, Charles Rowe, under impressed for me. I was more taken away by Jim Belushi's performance and the young women who played his sister's. In fact, I was watching this wondering why Belushi does not do more of these roles. He can truly act, and , I just felt he is being under used.

    I felt every emotion. I cried. I smiled I laughed. I shrieked. Even if the story does not sell it for you, see this for the monkey. The monkey made the sweetest faces and the fact he developed this bond with Nate was charming.

    The ending, I am not saying, but was perfect. It came full circle.
    8rannynm

    Uplifting Movie With An Encouraging Message And Elicits A Range Of Emotions

    Gigi & Nate is an uplifting movie with an encouraging message. This movie will put you through a range of emotions, and may even bring on the "waterworks."

    After barely surviving a tragic accident that left him paralyzed, Nate Gibson (Charlie Rowe) has nothing worth living for, until he meets Gigi, a capuchin monkey. The two develop an inseparable bond, but not everyone's a fan of the relationship. Can Gigi and Nate stay together?

    This movie is inspired by the organization Helping Hands: Monkey Helpers for the Disabled which helps to match people with disabilities to monkeys who will help them in their day to day life. The special effects are so impressive as I could barely tell when it switched from CGI to real life. Allie (who plays Gigi), the adorable capuchin monkey, makes her acting debut in this movie, and she is trained incredibly well. Too bad for Allie that there aren't Oscars for animals, because she would win one! Kudos to Allie's trainers for making her actions seem so organic and natural! The chemistry with Charlie Rowe (Nate) and Allie feels so real that sometimes I forget I'm watching a fictional movie and not a documentary.

    The primary message of Gigi & Nate is to never give up - whether that means on yourself or on something you believe in. This movie has some profanity, alcohol consumption and attempted suicide.

    I give Gigi & Nate 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18. Gigi and Nate comes out in theaters September 2, 2022. By Katherine S., KIDS FIRST!
    8Berksmom1

    An Emotional Ride

    I do not often see such an honest portrayal of a physically challenged person on screen. Having a son about the same age as Nate, made this hard to watch! The story is often sad but also frequently humorous and at times I even felt angry.

    The acting is solid. Charlie Rowe did an amazing job with both the physical and emotional requirements of playing a young man in the prime of his life who suddenly finds himself unable to use his arms and legs and dependent on others for his daily existents.

    Marsha Gay Harden was believable as the strong Mama bear determined to advocate for her son. And Diane Ladd was precious as the feisty Granny - she had some of the best lines in the film!

    I appreciate that they kept this film "family friendly" because I think the message is important for tweens as well as adults.
    9tilokaudaman

    A sweet, heartfelt movie.

    I loved this film. Some critics have said it has a mediocre script but is saved by wonderful acting. I agree the acing is fantastic. I'm not familiar with Charlie Rowe's other work but I found his performance in this film to be deeply sincere and touching. I'm going to checkout some of his other work. He is certainly someone I will follow in the future. The supporting cast is also excellent especially Marcia Gay Harden and a knockout performance by Josephine Langford.

    This film also explores the difficulty of a family coping with tragedy and the importance of a timely therapeutic intervention that ultimately leads to overcoming terrible obstacles. It is also about personal triumph and love.

    Another factor important in this film is the damage caused by people who are zealots to a particular movement and who's beliefs can cause needless suffering and damage to innocent people and animals.

    I feel these types of films are important. You leave the cinema filling good and full of hope, but you'll probably shed a lot of tears before you get there. I hoped a lot of people will see this film. It will open your heart.

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    • Goofs
      When someone has a seizure, it is not advisable to put anything in their mouths - like Nate's mom does. In fact, it is impossible to swallow one's own tongue.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Talking Dead: The Beginning (2021)
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      Hello Operator
      Written by Jack White

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    • Release date
      • September 2, 2022 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Switzerland
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Gigi ve Nate
    • Filming locations
      • Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
    • Production companies
      • Free Turn
      • Tempo Productions
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,280,814
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $990,279
      • Sep 4, 2022
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,280,814
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      1 hour 54 minutes
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