Meet the Applegates
Modelling themselves after an idyllic cookie-cutter suburban 1950s family, a colony of insects move from South America into the United States with the intent of getting access to the nation's nuclear resources.
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Plot Summary
A seemingly normal suburban family, the Applegates, are secretly giant, carnivorous insects from the planet Austra. They have been sent to Earth to investigate the planet's suitability for invasion. Their mission becomes complicated when they start to adopt human behaviors and form relationships with their neighbors.
Critical Reception
Meet the Applegates was met with mixed reviews from critics, who often found its premise amusing but its execution uneven. While some praised its quirky humor and unique concept, others felt it didn't fully capitalize on its potential, leading to a cult following rather than mainstream success.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its bizarre and original premise.
- Often cited for its darkly humorous take on suburban life and alien invasion tropes.
- Criticized for a lack of consistent comedic pacing and underdeveloped plot points.
Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to gauge through large aggregated platforms for this film, but it has developed a niche following among fans of quirky, offbeat comedies.
Fun Fact
The film was originally conceived as a vehicle for the band Spinal Tap, who had a cult following after their mockumentary 'This Is Spinal Tap'.
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