Going Ape!
When his father - who owned a circus - dies, Oscar inherits 5 million dollars - and 3 orangutans. However there's a condition connected to the money: if he gives away the apes or just one gets sick or dies during the next 3 years, the zoologic society will get all the money. So he not only has to deal with 3 apes and an annoyed girlfriend, but also with a greedy zoologic society's president.
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Plot Summary
A naive young man inherits a fortune, but his eccentric uncle's will stipulates he must raise a chimpanzee to adulthood before he can claim the money. The young man finds himself entangled in a series of comical misadventures as he tries to fulfill the condition, all while dealing with a scheming lawyer who wants to get his hands on the inheritance.
Critical Reception
Going Ape! was generally poorly received by critics, who found its humor to be juvenile and predictable. While some acknowledged a few lighter moments, the film was largely dismissed as a slapstick comedy with little substance.
What Reviewers Say
- Relies on tired slapstick and a thin plot.
- Predictable gags and a lack of originality.
- Offers minimal comedic value.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but the few available suggest a low appreciation for the film's humor and overall execution.
Fun Fact
This was one of the last films directed by Arthur Marks, who was known for his exploitation films and comedies throughout the 1970s and early 1980s.
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