Good Little Monkeys: Why is the Devil hanging out with primates?

Is it worth your time?

If you like movies that feel like a fever dream from the 1920s, then sure, go for it. If you want a movie with a plot that makes sense, keep walking. This is for the weirdos who enjoy digging through dusty archives.

The whole thing starts with the Devil just showing up. He’s looking for the monkeys—you know, the ones covering their eyes, ears, and mouths. It’s exactly as weird as it sounds.

The Rhythmettes are in this, and honestly, their presence is the only thing keeping the rhythm from completely falling off a cliff. Homer Hall tries his best, but the script is basically a weird grab-bag of ideas.

At one point, a bunch of literary characters just appear to save the monkeys. It feels less like a narrative choice and more like someone just throwing books at the screen to see what sticks. It reminds me of the chaotic energy in Toonerville Tactics, where things happen just because the frame demands it.

The pacing is all over the place. One second the Devil is posturing in his infernal gear, and the next, characters are running around like they’re in a silent comedy. It’s oddly specific and totally unhinged.

Random Observations

• The Devil’s costume looks like it was borrowed from a high school play that ran out of budget.
• The monkeys don't do much, which is kind of the point, but they are very good at sitting still.
• I spent most of the runtime wondering if this was meant to be educational or just a strange prank.

It definitely doesn't reach the heights of something like Old Ironsides, but it’s not trying to be a masterpiece either. It just exists. It’s a weird little artifact.

The ending just sort of stops. No big showdown, no real resolution. It’s like the film ran out of film and everyone just went home for lunch. 🐒