Ape (2012 film)

Ape
Directed by Joel Potrykus
Produced by Joel Potrykus
Ashley Young
Michael Saunders
Kevin Clancy
Screenplay by Joel Potrykus
Starring Joshua Burge
Distributed by Factory 25
Release dates
  • 2012 (2012)
Running time
 86 min
Country United States

Ape is a 2012 American independent film written and directed by Joel Potrykus, starring Joshua Burge as Trevor Newandyke.[1] The film is notable for reigniting the American indie slacker niche of the mid '90s, both in aesthetic and voice.[2]

Plot

A black comedy and rage fantasy, the film follows failing stand-up comic Trevor as he suffers one humiliation after another, both on stage and off. His only outlet is a secret pyromania on display at home and in public.[3] His anger hits the streets after making a deal with a man dressed as the Devil.[4]

Cast

Release

Ape made its world premiere at the 2012 Locarno Film Festival, where it won Best New Director and Best First Feature Special Mention at the festival.[5] It went on to make its North American premiere at the Vancouver International Film Festival,[6] and US premiere at AFI Fest in Hollywood.[7] The film received a theatrical release through Factory 25.[8]

Reception

Ape has received generally favorable reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes gave the film a rating of 100%, based on 5 reviews.[9]

References

  1. ↑ Rechtshaffen, Michael (9 November 2012). "Ape: Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter.
  2. ↑ "'Ape' at PHI Centre: the strangest slacker comedy to hit the big screen". Nightlife.ca. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  3. ↑ Vimercati, Giovanni. "Film Comment Review: Ape". Film Comment. Retrieved 19 August 2012.
  4. ↑ "IndieLisboa Film Festival: Ape". IndieLisboa. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  5. ↑ "Deadline.com:Locarno Award Announcement". Deadline. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  6. ↑ "Ape". VIFF. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
  7. ↑ "AFI Fest:Ape". AFI. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
  8. ↑ "Factory 25 Acquires Joel Potrykus’ ‘Ape’". Deadline. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
  9. ↑ "Ape". Rotten Tomatoes. Flixster. Retrieved 23 January 2015.

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