Ruby is recently separated from her family in the wild, which causes him to question his life, where he comes from and where he ultimately wants to be. He has few memories of the jungle where he was captured, but when a baby elephant named Ruby arrives, it touches something deep within him. Ivan is a 400-pound silverback gorilla who shares a communal habitat in a suburban shopping mall with Stella the elephant, Bob the dog, and various other animals. However, if your child is sensitive, especially with regard to animals, then you might want to wait until they are older to watch the movie.Īre you looking for other kid friendly movies on Disney Plus? If so, click here for my review of Togo.Īn adaptation of the award-winning book about one very special gorilla, Disney’s “The One and Only Ivan” is an unforgettable tale about the beauty of friendship, the power of visualization and the significance of the place one calls home. Depending on your child’s personality, I think the movie is appropriate for kids 5 years old and older. Overall, The One and Only Ivan is a movie that families of all ages will enjoy but as always, use your discretion. Nevertheless, there are several messages contained in the movie that kids can definitely learn from: empathy, the importance of freedom, friendship, and keeping promises. However, the ending is very rushed and avoids any real conflict between Mack and Ivan, which is very noticeable. My family and I (including my 7 year old son) really enjoyed watching the movie. In The One and Only Ivan, Disney accomplishes what it excels at – creating a heartwarming movie about self discovery. Don’t hit the stop button as soon as you see the end scene credit! That’s because there are two post credit scenes that you and your families don’t want to miss. Does The One and Only Ivan have post credit scenes? Stella (voiced by Angelina Jolie) and Ruby (voiced by Brooklynn Prince) in Disney’s THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN, based on the award-winning book by Katherine Applegate and directed by Thea Sharrock. For example, Henrietta, a chicken (voiced by Chaka Khan), is asked why she would cross the road….to get to the other side! And Bob the dog (voiced by Danny DeVito) provides much needed comedic relief. However, while the subject matter is very serious, kids will enjoy the lighthearted moments and humor, especially when the animals interact with each other. While he is not able to express himself through words, he’s able to express himself through art. Ivan, especially, is torn between doing what’s expected of him while wanting freedom for himself and other animals. The subject matter in this movie is very serious since it largely focuses on animal rights. There is also death, but it’s handled in a very sensitive and poignant manner. While there is not any bad language or sexually suggestive scenes, the movie does contain one scene of implied violence as well as a scene where Ivan breaks through a window. The movie is rated PG which means that some material may not be appropriate for young children therefore, parental guidance is suggested. The ringleader of sorts is Mack (played by Bryan Cranston), who isn’t necessarily a villain, although he puts pressure on the animals to perform as part of his livelihood. The film adaptation primarily occurs inside a shopping mall where several animals, including Ivan (voiced by Sam Rockwell), perform inside a tent in front of an audience. Originally intended to be a theatrical release, the decision was made to release The Only and Only Ivan straight to Disney Plus due to theater closures caused by COVID-19. The One and Only Ivan is inspired by a true story, namely a silverback gorilla named Ivan who lived in a shopping mall in Washington for 27 years. The One and Only Ivan: A Parent Movie Review Ivan (voiced by Sam Rockwell) and Bryan Cranston as Mack in Disney’s THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN, based on the award-winning book by Katherine Applegate and directed by Thea Sharrock.
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