Ape Escape

A group of misfit friends, led by the perpetually stoned but surprisingly resourceful Jay, stumble upon a time-traveling device. They decide to use it to travel back to prehistoric times and bring back dinosaurs, hoping to sell them for a fortune. However, their plan quickly goes awry as they encounter unexpected dangers and learn that messing with the timeline has unforeseen consequences.

Ape Escape was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. It was widely panned for its nonsensical plot, crude humor, poor visual effects, and uninspired performances. The film is often cited as one of Kevin Smith's weakest directorial efforts.

• A film that relies heavily on juvenile humor and lacks any discernible plot.

• Technical aspects are consistently poor, from acting to special effects.

• A bewildering and unfunny experience that fails on almost every level.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Ape Escape are extremely scarce due to its limited release and poor reception. Those that exist generally echo critical sentiments, highlighting its lack of humor and overall amateurish quality.

Despite being officially released in 2009, 'Ape Escape' was largely considered a fan-made or joke film that gained some traction within niche internet communities due to its connection with Kevin Smith and his View Askewniverse. It was not a wide theatrical release and information regarding its production and distribution is sparse and often contradictory.