It's not exactly the Magic Kingdom.

However, Disneynature's "Monkey Kingdom" contains its own kind of charm.The setting is the ruins of an ancient city in the Sri Lanka Polonnaruwa jungle. The ruins (known as Kiri Vihara, Manik Vihara and Rankoth Vihara), and in particular an outcropping called Castle Rock, has been taken over by a species of monkeys known as toque macaque.In the excellent and personable narration by Tina Fey, the monkeys are given names and a storyline unfolds. A female monkey is named Maya. Her son is called Kip. The father is called Kumar.We are told that there are high-born and low-born monkeys. The high-born get their pick of the fig tree where the best bounty is higher up. The leader of the high-born is called Rajah. The females are called the Sisterhood.A rival tribe, led by a battle-scarred monkey, chases Maya and her "troop" from Castle Rock. There follows a sort of monkey diaspora where Maya and the troop ransack a home and descend on a city before trying to return Castle Rock.While one wonders how much of the storyline is arbitrary or "manufactured" and how much is realistic, "Monkey Kingdom," directed by Mark Linfield and Alastair Fothergill, who both co-directed "Chimpanzee," 2012, and "Earth," 2007, among other nature documentaries, is nonetheless a fascinating, beautiful and an often startling look at a world few of us will ever witness.The cinematography is breathtaking. The editing is crisp and compelling. Time-lapses of clouds, flowers blooming and the starry sky add to the awe-inspiring visuals.The monkeys' chestnut-colored eyes seem to reveal humanlike intelligence and emotions. Their playful antics, acrobatic feats and independent spirit are entertaining and amazing.They aren't always funny monkeys. When they bare their fangs, they are scary. When fighting, they are fierce."Monkey Kingdom" can probably be enjoyed by the whole family, from grandchildren to grandparents. This is a film that's great to see on a big movie theater screen. Much of the film has a relaxing, lulling, meditative quality.Disneynature films (which include "Earth," 2007; "Oceans," 2009; "Bears," 2014), which I love, hark back to Disney's True-Life Adventure documentaries (1948-'60), which I also enjoyed."Monkey Kingdom" will leave an indelible mark on your memory. After you see the film, images of monkeys will bounce around your mind's eye like monkeys swinging from trees."Monkey Kingdom," MPAA rated G (All Ages Admitted.); Genre: Documentary; Run time: 1 hr., 21 min.; Distributed by Walt Disney Studios.Credit Readers Anonymous: Stay for the beginning of the "Monkey Kingdom" end credits to see the filmmakers in action. Later in the closing credits, some lovely scenes of the monkeys are included. The film opens with "(Theme From) The Monkees" TV show.Box Office, May 1: "Avengers: Age of Ultron" proved it's a Marvel Universe at the movie theaters, opening with $187.6 million, which was shy of the No. 1 record-breaking opening weekend of $207.4 million set by "The Avengers" in 2012.Another "Age" was No. 2: "The Age of Adaline" moved up from No. 3, with $6.2 million, $23.4 million, two weeks.After four weeks at No. 1, "Furious 7" dropped to No. 3, with $6.1 million, $330.5 million, five weeks;4. "Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2," $5.5 million, $51.1 million, three weeks; 5. "Home," $3.3 million, $158.1 million, six weeks; 6. "Cinderella" leaped up from No. 12 with $2.36 million, $193.6 million, eight weeks; 7. "Ex Machina," $2.2 million, $10.8 million, four weeks; 8. "Unfriended," $1.9 million, $28.5 million, three weeks; 9. "The Longest Ride," $1.7 million, $33.2 million, four weeks; 10. "Woman in Gold," $1.6 million, $24.5 million, five weeks;Unreel, May 8:"Hot Pursuit," PG-13: A police officer tries to protect the widow of a drug boss. Sofia Vergara and Reese Witherspoon star in the action comedy."The D Train," R: The head of a high school reunion committee tries to convince the most popular guy to attend. James Marsden, Kathryn Hahn and Jack Black star in the comedy."5 Flights Up," PG-13: A married couple faces problems when they move from their New York City apartment. Morgan Freeman and Diane Keaton star in the drama."Maggie," PG-13: A teen girl turns into a zombie. Her dad sticks by her. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Abigail Breslin star in the horror film.Read Paul Willistein's movie reviews at the Lehigh Valley Press website, thelehighvalley-press.com; the Times News website, tnonline.com; and hear them on "Lehigh Valley Art Salon," 6-6:30 p.m. Mondays, WDIY 88.1 FM, wdiy.org, where the movie reviews are archived. Email Paul Willistein: pwillistein@ tnonline. com. Follow Paul Willistein on Twitter @ PaulWillistein and friend Paul Willistein on Facebook.Three Popcorn Boxes out of Five Popcorn Boxes