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Aug 21, 2020 · Sam Rockwell finds some unexpected avenues into his role as he always does in providing the voice of Ivan, a hulking creature with a heart of gold. Ivan has been the headliner for years at a sad, little circus in a dying shopping mall off the highway.
An uncertain approach to the story's darker themes undermines its emotional stakes, but The One and Only Ivan offers heartwarming entertainment for younger viewers. Read Critics Reviews
Aug 18, 2020 · Based on a Newbery Medal-winning children’s book of the same name, The One and Only Ivan follows silverback gorilla Ivan (voiced by a gruffly tender Sam Rockwell), who lives in captivity at the...
Aug 21, 2020 · The One and Only Ivan: Directed by Thea Sharrock. With Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, Phillipa Soo, Chaka Khan. A gorilla named Ivan tries to piece together his past with the help of an elephant named Ruby as they hatch a plan to escape from captivity.
[The One and Only Ivan is] a surprisingly sweet and gentle film that favors contemplative discussions of freedom and identity rather than indulging in overwrought busyness. Full Review |...
Aug 20, 2020 · US. 2020. 94mins. A gentle family film, The One And Only Ivan starts off as a cuddly talking-animal picture but soon evolves into an emotionally resonant tale about letting go of the past and...
Based on the beloved 2012 children’s novel by K.A. Applegate, The One and Only Ivan is a talking animal tale about discovery, freedom and love told from the point of view of Ivan the Silverback. Landing on Disney+, this tear-jerking, live-action, PG-rated film appeals to animal admirers as it teaches lessons about friendship, loyalty ...
Aug 21, 2020 · Aug 21, 2020. Like a novice juggler struggling to master some complicated tricks, The One and Only Ivan tries to encompass several different stories, themes, and ideas while appealing to adults and very young kids at the same time.
Aug 20, 2020 · Based on Katherine Applegate’s Newbery Medal-winning 2013 novel, with a script by Mike White ( School of Rock) that muffles his usual gusto, The One and Only Ivan eases on down the road...
Aug 18, 2020 · Criticism. Movies. ‘The One and Only Ivan’ Review: Touching Disney+ Family Feature Gently Unpacks Tough Ideas. Director Thea Sharrock and screenwriter Mike White gracefully sneak author...
