Project X for Professionals

Matthew Broderick stars as Jimmy Garrett, a screw-up Air Force jet jockey who is transferred to the 'Experimental Pilot Performance Project' where chimpanzees - including a remarkable young chimp named Virgil - are taught to operate flight simulators. However, following orders is not the only way to become a hero. When Jimmy discovers that the chimps will ultimately be used in a horrific experiment, he desperately seeks out the university researcher (Oscar winner Helen Hunt, As Good As It Gets) who taught Virgil to communicate. Time is running out, as the military is closing in. Can two unlikely heroes and an extraordinary group of apes defy the odds, escape the danger and end the top-secret terror of Project X?

This acclaimed hit from the writers of WarGames and the director of Heart Like A Wheel co-stars William Sadler (The Shawshank Redemption) and Jean Smart (Bringing Down The House). The story follows Jimmy Garrett, an ill-disciplined Air Force pilot who is transferred to a secretive military project where chimpanzees are trained to operate flight simulators. Virgil, a remarkable young chimp, has been taught to communicate by a university researcher, played by Helen Hunt.

When Jimmy discovers the true, horrific purpose of the project - to use the chimps in dangerous experiments - he decides to take action, despite the risks. Teaming up with the researcher and the chimps, Jimmy embarks on a dangerous mission to escape the military's clutches and expose the dark secrets of Project X.

With time running short and the authorities closing in, the group must use their wits and bravery to overcome the odds and succeed in their daring plan. The film explores themes of morality, the treatment of animals, and the power of individuals to stand up against authority, even in the face of overwhelming pressure.

Filled with suspense, heart, and impactful performances, this film challenges the audience to consider the consequences of blindly following orders, and the courage required to become an unlikely hero. Through the intertwined stories of Jimmy, Virgil, and the researcher, it examines the complex relationships between humans and animals, and the ethics of scientific experimentation.

Ultimately, Project X is a thrilling and thought-provoking tale that reminds us that sometimes, the most heroic acts come not from simply obeying commands, but from the willingness to defy them in pursuit of a greater good.

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