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Factory 25

Ape

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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover was limited to 1,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.

Factory 25, a Brooklyn-based independent film distribution company was founded in 2009 by Matt Grady. F25 is a home for conceptually provocative narratives and documentaries. Its mission is to deliver specialized film and music titles in an aesthetically captivating way while exposing the indie world to under-the-radar films, music, and other curiosities in various ways and formats — theatrically, digitally, on TV, VOD, via subscription, limited edition DVDs,  Blu-ray's, books and vinyl. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line!

Trevor Newandyke is a struggling comedian and a pyromaniac. Not only does his act bomb on stage, but he bombs at everyday life, too. Fed up with threats from the cable company, Slurpee price hikes and all the jerks who think they can push him around, all Trevor wants is a break. But instead of getting himself together or channeling his anger for his act, he turns inward, to the loud din of his headphones and the crackling glow of fire to ease his mind. Chicago Reader summed up the film perfectly: “It’s like a Descendents song mixed with late Bunuel mixed with bum fight videos…And it’s fucking brilliant.”

directed by: Joel Potrykus
starring: Joshua Burge, Gary Bosek, Daniel Falicki, Jason Roth, Gary Perrine, Kevin Clancy, Reynadlo Herrera, Jarrod Napierkowski, Teri Nelson and Benjamin Riley
2013 / 86 min / 1.78:1 / English Stereo

Additional info:

  • Region Free Blu-ray
  • Short Film: Coyote
  • Locarno Film Festival Awards Ceremony
  • Making a Molotov Cocktail
  • Making a Flame Thrower
  • Michigan Film News Coyote interview
  • Deleted Scene, Outtake, and Trailer
  • Music Video: American Evening by Chance Jones
  • Commentary by Joel Potrykus
  • 24 Page Booklet with Original Jokes written for the film and essays by Joel Potrykus and Joshua Burge
  • Reversable Artwork
  • Trailer
  • English SDH subtitles

APE trailer from Factory 25 on Vimeo.

 

Overall rating: 4.3170733 / 5 from 41 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This Blu-ray release of the film 'Ape' is highly praised for its captivating narrative, stellar performances, and excellent presentation. It includes additional features such as a short film, awards ceremony, and a 24-page booklet with original jokes and essays.

Summary topics

  • Film Quality: 19%
  • Performance Quality: 22%
  • Film Presentation: 22%
  • Release Quality: 19%

Review topics: ["packaging","buy","release","film","movie","slipcover","director","watch","exception","features","art","performances","characters"].

Review highlights

  • "Joel Potrykus has made pretty consistently great movies for about a decade now, and this first film is no exception." — Timothy C.
  • "Great film, great lead performance." — Jeremy B.
  • "Good Release For Decent Movie" — Ryan

Reviews

Fun movie! Great slipcover!

"Fun movie! Great slipcover!"

— John H. (5/5)

No Planet for this Ape!

"Vinegar's presentation of this director Joel Potrykus's biting commentary on barely repressed slacker rage is extremely well done. As always, the cover art is spot on and the special features are worth every penny. I am looking forward to seeing more of this director's offerings."

— Jason K. (5/5)

Pretty good

"The cover had me expecting something else"

— Mitchell Y. (3/5)

Ape

"Not for me"

— Aaron P. (3/5)

Gladly added this to my

"Gladly added this to my Petricus collection."

— Dominik W. (5/5)

NOT FOR EVERYONE

"I gave this one a chance after getting it on sale, and while it wasn't was I was hoping it would be. . . it still had some entertaining parts. Definitely check this one out before purchasing it (unless you can get it cheap during a sale)."

— Adam T. (3/5)

Monkey trouble

"Apesh!t home grown bananas stuff right here. Cooky emersion. This slipcover I have kissed goodnight. Thank you."

— Derek T. (5/5)

Some people just want to watch the world burn.

"Why are there so many disillusioned comedians? This is not bad for what it is. Probably gonna watch it again with my analysis goggles on."

— Joshua H. (5/5)

Pyro!

"I really love the slipcover on Ape, so I am glad that I got that edition. This was another blind buy for me, but I really like Factory 25 releases, so I was certain I would dig it. And I really like it. The director was definitely doing something amazing here with what he had available to him. Crazy that this film isn't more of a cult hit. The presentation of the film is awesome like always with Factory 25."

— David M. (5/5)

Very good

"An amusing experimental romp, great package!"

— Joao J. (5/5)

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