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Project X (1987)

“When the Air Force assigned Jimmy Garrett to a top secret project, he didn't know what he was in for. Neither did they.”

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Plot

In the heart of the military, a project shrouded in enigma unfolds. Virgil, a unique chimpanzee fluent in sign language, finds himself captive within its inscrutable walls. Initially trained in the art of communication, his newfound military life is far removed from his previous tutelage. Enter a young Air Force inductee, a man relegated to this clandestine endeavor following a series of infractions. As he navigates his way through the labyrinth of cryptic operations, he stumbles upon Virgil. The bond they forge transcends the ordinary human-animal connection, ignited by shared sign language conversations. As the duo delve deeper into the bowels of "Project X", the inductee's suspicion burgeons. The project's veneer of routine experimentation peels away, revealing an underbelly of inhumane practises. With a heavy conscience and a resolve forged in defiance, he reaches out to the woman who was once Virgil's linguistic mentor. Together, they embark on a daring mission; not merely to pierce the veil of secrecy that shrouds "Project X," but to liberate Virgil from its clutches. Unfolding against a backdrop of military intrigue and interspecies camaraderie, Project X is a thrilling exploration of loyalty, courage, and the lengths to which one will go to protect a friend.

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Project X is a comedy movie featuring Matthew Broderick.

Project X is currently streaming on DIRECTV.