A definitive 5.1/10 rating for a film that redefined the boundaries of cult cinema. Monkeydoodle remains a cornerstone of transgressive art.
Okay, so “Monkeydoodle” is one of those cartoons you stumble upon and just go, “Huh?” 🤔 If you're really into old animation history, or just seeing what entertained folks way back, then maybe give it a peek. But if you're looking for a plot or *any* consistent logic, you're gonna have a bad time. Seriously, just skip it. 🙅♀️
The whole thing feels less like a movie and more like a fever dream stitched together. We meet Simon the Monk(ey) and his dog pal, who just… exist.
They’re doing stuff. Then they’re dancing! 🕺 The dance party itself is pretty wild, with all these different animals just bopping around.
It’s got this chaotic energy, like someone just threw a bunch of ideas at the wall and called it a day.
But then, out of nowhere, there’s this female monkey. And she’s drawn… *quite* specifically. Topless, very developed. 🐒
It definitely catches you off guard. Like, *whoa*, okay, they just went there with that design.
You just kinda wonder what the animator, Leslie Elton, was thinking there, honestly. It’s such a bizarre detail in a cartoon that otherwise feels so innocent, almost childish.
This specific monkey definitely sticks with you after it’s over.
Then a tiger shows up! 🐅 And everyone runs. That’s about it for the conflict, I think.
It just *happens*. No real buildup, no explanation. Just a tiger and some running.
The whole chase scene is quick. It feels like someone drew a bunch of scenes and then just said, “Yeah, that’ll do.”
The animation style is simple, really old school. You can tell it’s from a different era.
It’s got that rough, hand-drawn charm, I guess. But charm doesn’t always make sense.
This isn’t a story so much as a collection of moments. A monkey, a dog, some dancing, a very memorable female monkey, and a quick tiger escape.
It’s *definitely* not for everyone. It kinda just *is*.
You watch it, and then you move on, probably still scratching your head about that one particular character design. 🤷♀️
