PLAYMATE OF THE APES
PLOT-Three female astronauts crash-land on a planet where intelligent apes rule over barbaric humans.
VIOLENCE-Nobody really dies that I can recall, and no blood either. Just a bunch of slapstick fighting.
SEX/NUDITY-Nearly every female cast member is shown fully naked and/or making out with another woman several times throughout the movie.
WHY I LIKED IT-Seduction Cinema releases a lot of low-budget independent films, but the best ones are those directed by John Bacchus. This is one of them, and it stands as the finest "erotic parody" he has made so far. Not only does the script make fun of both the original "Planet Of The Apes" and the recent re-make, but the film itself is the largest and most expensive production Seduction Cinema has given us to date. The jokes are also getting funnier as well, I'm happy to say. I laughed out loud several times at this movie, and not because it was cheeseball. This movie is genuinely well-written and well-acted. Misty Mundae does a great job at handling the lead role, Darian Caine is incredible as usual (despite having no dialogue), and even John Bacchus is funny as hell playing General Laid (in full ape makeup). My favorite role, however, is that of Doctor Cornholius, played by Debbie Rochon. She totally gets into the part, yet manages to put enough of her own personality and acting style onscreen...despite being made up like a chimp with blonde hair! She kicks a lot of ass in this movie. A great step forward from an already brilliant director, and yet another gem in my collection of Seduction Cinema DVDs.
DOWNSIDE-I didn't like the two blondes that were cast as astronauts alongside Misty Mundae. They weren't very funny, and next to Misty's energetic performance, theirs seemed too subdued. Also, I miss Darian Caine being the star of John's movies!!! She is still the coolest actor Seduction Cinema has in its rostor, and lately she's had smaller roles for some reason. I wish she'd have been the star of this film, no offense to Misty. Darian is just my favorite (anyone who saw EROTIC WITCH 2 will understand). Also, I could have done without the "rapping" in the musical segment. John needs to get some better music in his movies. But I'd love to see him make a musical someday!
MEMORABLE SCENES-Darian Caine is hilarious as the savage, mute human Uvula. She sniffs girls like an animal would, licks people, and in one awesome scene, pisses on General Laid with her leg hiked up like a dog! Awesome.
NOTES-The DVD contains a decently long "Making Of" feature, a great interview segment with all the cast, some pointless footage of the 2 blonde astronauts rubbing their breasts, and some trailers that include 3 SNEAK PEEKS at upcoming Seduction Cinema productions.