A*P*E 3D Blu-ray (1976) [Region A Locked] - Page 8 - Blu-ray Forum

Robert Furmanek · 02-27-2017, 11:06 PM

Just between you and I, there's no need to worry about Shout releasing Bwana Devil...

revgen · 02-27-2017, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Interdimensional

As imperfect as these releases have been, I found I could still enjoy most of them, as the issues were not present in every shot. I just couldn't recommend them to anyone else, particularly anyone who's ever complained of eye-strain.

The worst of the lot is Metalstorm. I consider myself fairly 3-D tolerant, but this film is awful on my eyes. There are very few sections of the film that don't bother me. The easiest on my eyes to watch is Amityville, which I credit to director Richard Fleischer, who had previous experience directing 3-D with his film Arena (1953). Jaws and Comin' At Ya! are in the middle. I put Jaws ahead of Comin' At Ya! since it's a slightly better film and I like underwater stereography.

Biss Skyler Bluray · 02-28-2017, 12:02 AM

got a email from amazon that my copy shipped today.

Zivouhr · 02-28-2017, 12:46 AM

Revgen, thanks again for the 3D review of Ape. That's cool you got yours already in the mail. I hope to be getting this hopefully this week.

Interdimensional, thanks for the info.

cinerama · 02-28-2017, 12:22 PM

Got mine yesterday. Haven't looked at it yet.

deltatauhobbit · 02-28-2017, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by revgen

The worst of the lot is Metalstorm. I consider myself fairly 3-D tolerant, but this film is awful on my eyes. There are very few sections of the film that don't bother me. The easiest on my eyes to watch is Amityville, which I credit to director Richard Fleischer, who had previous experience directing 3-D with his film Arena (1953). Jaws and Comin' At Ya! are in the middle. I put Jaws ahead of Comin' At Ya! since it's a slightly better film and I like underwater stereography.

I haven't watched the other films you listed in 3D yet but I'll probably be in agreement with your assessment. I tried watching Metalstorm when I was sick and took the day off from work. The pressure in my head made my eyes water so I didn't make it past the opening credits and figured I should save some 3D viewing when that's not happening. When I watched it in full health, my eyes started hurting and were watering right away during the opening credits haha, those cloud backgrounds f'd me up man haha. It got better as the film went on but damn that film was a painful one (eyestrain, not film-wise which I enjoyed in a bad sci-fi way). Shame too, I had been looking forward to it for a long time, Charles Band, sci-fi and 3D! I'd say about 1/2 of the film was fine to my eyes though, mostly the open outdoor scenes. I'm not adept enough to figure out exactly what was wrong, maybe a combination of them pushing it too far and alignment issues, close shots seemed to be the worst, I just know I haven't had eyestrain like that on any other films I've watched and I've got 170 at home.

Quake1028 · 02-28-2017, 04:09 PM

Robert Furmanek · 02-28-2017, 04:23 PM

The opening titles are a 3-D Blinkey which were used in comic books in 1953: http://www.3dfilmarchive.com/home/im...ve/comic-books

The text is one side of the camera negative only and that's how the film was released in 1976.

Enjoy!

bavanut · 02-28-2017, 08:15 PM

That is so bizarre. That's one of the main things I remember about the film, having seen it in 3-D only one time back in 2002.

Robert Furmanek · 02-28-2017, 08:42 PM

The 3-D blinkey first appeared in the 1922 Plasticon footage and was later used in ROBOT MONSTER for scenes of mass destruction.

Damon1281 · 02-28-2017, 10:09 PM

Is there some reason there are asterisks between the letters?

revgen · 02-28-2017, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Damon1281

Is there some reason there are asterisks between the letters?

It was because of M*A*S*H. A popular film and TV series that took place during the Korean war. The film was shot in Korea so they spelled the title that way. It doesn't make sense, but that's the explanation.

Joe D. · 03-01-2017, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by revgen

It was because of M*A*S*H. A popular film and TV series that took place during the Korean war. The film was shot in Korea so they spelled the title that way. It doesn't make sense, but that's the explanation.

Hi revgen,

It's also because the title is not the word APE. APE is an acronym for "Attacking Primate Monster".

kidglov3s · 03-01-2017, 01:53 AM

In celebration of this release I'm gonna have a 3D-new-to-me marathon, Dragonfly Squadron, Dial M for Murder, APE and The Final Destination. Pretty stoked.

Paul H · 03-01-2017, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert Furmanek

The 3-D blinkey first appeared in the 1922 Plasticon footage and was later used in ROBOT MONSTER for scenes of mass destruction.

Thanks for the "3-D blinkey" mention! Finally terminology and historical background! The Director Jean-Luc Godard filmed whole scenes in his 2014 movie "Goodbye to Language" with a different view for each eye, and until now, I've been confused about any rational purpose.

Wootini · 03-01-2017, 11:55 PM

Yeah, the credits totally threw me when I put it on last night after it was delivered by Amazon. (Also got an E-mail today that informed me that while it was $29.99 when I placed my order, I ended up getting it at the lower price of $19.99, which is more what this movie is really worth!)

A*P*E is actually quite hilarious. I can't even believe they bothered to film such a low budget movie in 3D, but I'm glad they did, as the constant pop-out gimmicks make it even more of a hoot! Especially when the random soldiers would run up to the camera and aim their rifle right in your face. Of course, then they have to go and move it even closer so your eyes cross and it loses effectiveness, but hey, whatever. It's all in good fun!

kidglov3s · 03-03-2017, 03:38 AM

I enjoyed APE even more than I expected to. Its sincere goofiness was reminiscent of THE BEES.

Mao · 03-03-2017, 03:55 AM

Gave it a spin tonight~

Wow! That was bad.

But, glad I own it! Bring on more Vintage 3D!

Movieman66 · 03-03-2017, 01:11 PM

Watched A*P*E 3-D the other day.

While I was watching it, I thought it sucked. The effects, the fact that the Army guy never left his office at all until the end, the "fights" (term used very loosely) between A*P*E and "JAWS shark" and later "Giant serpent", the fact that "Dino" (let that one soak in) was directing a film where Joanna Kerns was repeatedly assaulted (Lipstick????????), the miniatures of the cow and the hang glider, and others.

Final impression: It is a work of f***ing genius. It is so gloriously bad. You have to see this movie just for the fact of seeing this movie. It is a thing of beauty. Kudos to Robert Furmanek and the 3-D Film Archive for bringing this to us.

Yes, I am being serious. See it.

Movieman66 · 03-03-2017, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Furmanek

Just between you and I, there's no need to worry about Shout releasing Bwana Devil...

Is this a cryptic clue about who could possibly be releasing Bwana Devil? *cough*3-D Film Archive*cough*

02-28-2017, 04:23 PM	#148
Robert Furmanek Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012	The opening titles are a 3-D Blinkey which were used in comic books in 1953: http://www.3dfilmarchive.com/home/im...ve/comic-books The text is one side of the camera negative only and that's how the film was released in 1976. Enjoy! Last edited by Robert Furmanek; 02-28-2017 at 08:43 PM.

03-03-2017, 03:38 AM	#157
kidglov3s Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:2124	I enjoyed APE even more than I expected to. Its sincere goofiness was reminiscent of THE BEES. Last edited by kidglov3s; 03-03-2017 at 03:47 AM.

03-03-2017, 01:11 PM	#159
Movieman66 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2015 4K collection:62 Blu-ray collection:784 Trading Score:15	Watched APE 3-D the other day. While I was watching it, I thought it sucked. The effects, the fact that the Army guy never left his office at all until the end, the "fights" (term used very loosely) between APE and "JAWS shark" and later "Giant serpent", the fact that "Dino" (let that one soak in) was directing a film where Joanna Kerns was repeatedly assaulted (Lipstick????????), the miniatures of the cow and the hang glider, and others. Final impression: It is a work of f**ing genius. It is so gloriously bad. You have to see this movie just for the fact of seeing this movie. It is a thing of beauty. Kudos to Robert Furmanek and the 3-D Film Archive for bringing this to us. Yes, I am being serious. See it. Last edited by Movieman66; 03-03-2017 at 01:19 PM.*

02-27-2017, 11:06 PM	#141
Robert Furmanek Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012	Just between you and I, there's no need to worry about Shout releasing Bwana Devil...

02-28-2017, 12:02 AM	#143
Biss Skyler Bluray Power Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2013 4K collection:76 Blu-ray collection:1733	got a email from amazon that my copy shipped today.

02-28-2017, 12:46 AM	#144
Zivouhr Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Dec 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:127	Revgen, thanks again for the 3D review of Ape. That's cool you got yours already in the mail. I hope to be getting this hopefully this week. Interdimensional, thanks for the info.

02-28-2017, 12:22 PM	#145
cinerama Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Florida	Got mine yesterday. Haven't looked at it yet.

02-28-2017, 04:09 PM	#147
Quake1028 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Tampa, FL Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:584 Blu-ray collection:2527 DVD collection:549 iTunes collection:342 Trading Score:184

02-28-2017, 08:15 PM	#149
bavanut Expert Member Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Burbank, California Blu-ray reviews:1	That is so bizarre. That's one of the main things I remember about the film, having seen it in 3-D only one time back in 2002.

02-28-2017, 08:42 PM	#150
Robert Furmanek Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012	The 3-D blinkey first appeared in the 1922 Plasticon footage and was later used in ROBOT MONSTER for scenes of mass destruction.

02-28-2017, 10:09 PM	#151
Damon1281 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2014 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- MA collection:- Digital collection:-	Is there some reason there are asterisks between the letters?

03-01-2017, 01:53 AM	#154
kidglov3s Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:2124	In celebration of this release I'm gonna have a 3D-new-to-me marathon, Dragonfly Squadron, Dial M for Murder, APE and The Final Destination. Pretty stoked.

03-01-2017, 11:55 PM	#156
Wootini Active Member Member since:Aug 2014	Yeah, the credits totally threw me when I put it on last night after it was delivered by Amazon. (Also got an E-mail today that informed me that while it was $29.99 when I placed my order, I ended up getting it at the lower price of $19.99, which is more what this movie is really worth!) APE is actually quite hilarious. I can't even believe they bothered to film such a low budget movie in 3D, but I'm glad they did, as the constant pop-out gimmicks make it even more of a hoot! Especially when the random soldiers would run up to the camera and aim their rifle right in your face. Of course, then they have to go and move it even closer so your eyes cross and it loses effectiveness, but hey, whatever. It's all in good fun!

03-03-2017, 03:55 AM	#158
Mao Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Prime collection:- Trading Score:375	Gave it a spin tonight~ Wow! That was bad. But, glad I own it! Bring on more Vintage 3D!

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