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 The ending is surprising and the book isn't predictable.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.

Obviously, I could not relate to the characters who were animals. I chose to read this book because I read it before in third grade and wanted to read it again. I cried multiple times while reading 'The One and Only Ivan'. It is very heartwarming but at the same time sad. In the end all the animals including Ivan go to a zoo where they are treated better and are with other animals.

The mall downplays her illness until she can no longer do the tricks, so doctors come to help Stella get better. Time goes on until Stella becomes very sick. At the mall the elephants are mistreated and Ivan and Stella don't like that another elephant will be hurt. The mall almost closes until a new baby elephant arrives. He goes through a lot of things with his friends but he still wants to go somewhere with other gorillas because he thinks he is the only gorilla he will ever know. Ivan has other animal friends that include an old elephant named Stella who is sick and in pain. 'The One and Only Ivan' by Katherine Applegate is about a silverback gorilla named Ivan who lives at a mall and video arcade told from his perspective.

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