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The Apple

Play trailer Poster for The Apple PG Released Nov 21, 1980 1h 31m Sci-Fi Music Play Trailer Watchlist
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Young singers Alphie (George Gilmour) and Bibi (Catherine Mary Stewart) have big musical dreams when they leave Canada to compete in the Worldvision Song Festival. Though the festival's organizer, Mr. Boogalow (Vladek Sheybal), rigs the contest for others to win, he shows an interest in Alphie and Bibi, offering to sign them. But then Bibi is taken in by the evil, wild world of rock 'n' roll, and Alphie is determined to save her -- even though Boogalow says he owns both her and her soul.
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Jason Bailey Flavorwire 'The Apple' is the kind of nutty project that bad-movie love is all about: it's clearly the product of a singular, insane vision, unperturbed by any notion of good taste, good sense, or good storytelling. Aug 6, 2017 Full Review Eric Henderson Slant Magazine Noxious. Rated: 1/4 Aug 24, 2004 Full Review Jason Shawhan Nashville Scene Cannon Films producer/mogul Menahem Golan made this beautiful and tacky allegory in a way that predicts the whole "dance like there's no one watching" aspirational mentality, and I grow more grateful for it with each day that passes. Nov 22, 2021 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy The Apple is of course awful as a movie but fabulous as a camp classic -- like Ed Wood's output, it's the sort of film that triggers amusement rather than anger at its ineptitude. Rated: 1/4 Nov 8, 2021 Full Review Austin Trunick Under the Radar Part Biblical allegory, part 1984, and entirely one of the best camp musicals ever committed to film, The Apple features incredible, Busby Berkeley-esque dance numbers and some of the best sci-fi fashion of the 1970s. Oct 18, 2017 Full Review Tim Brayton Antagony & Ecstasy A completely unadulterated bundle of the worst of cinema all spun up into one ball of madness. It cannot be described, and it can barely be experienced. Rated: 2/10 May 17, 2015 Full Review Read all reviews

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Elisa R This movie was so unserious and honestly really interesting to watch. I think it was odd and I think the movie itself was aware of this. The songs were honestly kinda good and I did enjoy the dance numbers. I think this is the type of movie you can't help but look away. The way they would sometimes look at the camera is proof enough that the film knows what it is and I respect and admire that aspect. The Adam and Evie symbolism was so loud and made obvious with the apple song, Alphie's perception of signing of the contract, and many other moments. Every depiction was not suitable and screamed this is an Adam and Evie reference or biblical analogy. The question of is this a good movie, is no however is it entertaining yes. I would recommend it but say you need to have your brain turned off and just go with the flow. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/04/25 Full Review Elizabeth M To be honest, I thought this was a really strange film but at the same time pretty entertaining to watch. I think that the plot of the film was well thought out and developed pretty nicely through out the course of the film. I particularly enjoyed watching the dance and singing sequences. I found them to be quite entertaining but maybe I'm bias because I am a dancer myself and enjoy when music plays a part in films. I also liked the actors performance, they didn't do so bad. I thought that the costuming and outfits though out the film were cool to see and analyze. Overall, I think that "The Apple" is worth a watch. I think people will find the plot to be intriguing and entertaining as well as enjoying some dancing sequences.  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/28/25 Full Review Audience Member The Apple is one of the strangest movies that I have seen. I have noticed that there are a few good ideas within the movie such as the world within the 1990’s being governed by this “apple”. Which is very dystopian in nature yet I would find it rather odd that it took a musical route and felt that there was way too much going on that separates the interesting setting the movie establishes. Speaking of the musical side, some of the music was catchy yet others truly dabble into the weird and strange. What was interesting about these musical encounters is how colorful they were. With each color correlating to the subject of the scene for example the ceremony with the protagonist and his lover was a mix of yellow and orange reflecting something natural and mundane. Overall, it's a movie that I will not see again, nor would I recommend it, but it was an experience. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 04/21/25 Full Review Gevork G The Apple was actually one of the strangest movies I have ever watched. It felt like there were many different ideas they tried to cram into this film and none of it made sense together. It is a musical which I am not the biggest fan of. I like the Sci-fi aspect of some of the parts of this movie. Its chaotic but there is still some amusement to be found. There were biblical references including Adam and Eve. In general I am not too good at catching these references but after some research and reflection it made sense. I mean if you can get over the nonsensical plot and look at it for its good sense and crazy vision it could be worth a shot. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/20/25 Full Review LAISHA M The Apple is exactly what its called, a movie that depicts that very important moment in religion when adam and eve eat the apple and are punished by god for it. This movie though rewrites this story in a new and citchy way. With interesting music and costumes I was in a trance through out the whole story. It did have some very cheesy moment and points where it was very obvious what it was trying to incorporate but over all it was a great watch. I truthfully enjoyed this movie and am shocked its gotten such a bad score when I think its better than most "cult" movies Ive seen. Loved the music the most, it has a very nastolgic feel and interesting sound. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/27/25 Full Review Erick V The film "the apple" is very strange and different type of movie with a strange and crampy musical set in a type of futuristic in which music is in control of everything. the movie does follow two young singers which get caught up with fame The film does give the idea of the adam and eve because of the lure of fame and success. The film is different and has a type of humor which is now considered a cult classic due to how weird the film presents itself. The songs are a bit unique and have a catchy tone but its not a perfect film which is unique, weird and such. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/24/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Young singers Alphie (George Gilmour) and Bibi (Catherine Mary Stewart) have big musical dreams when they leave Canada to compete in the Worldvision Song Festival. Though the festival's organizer, Mr. Boogalow (Vladek Sheybal), rigs the contest for others to win, he shows an interest in Alphie and Bibi, offering to sign them. But then Bibi is taken in by the evil, wild world of rock 'n' roll, and Alphie is determined to save her -- even though Boogalow says he owns both her and her soul.
Director
Menahem Golan
Producer
Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
Screenwriter
Menahem Golan
Production Co
NF Geria II Filmgesellschaft m.b.H.
Rating
PG
Genre
Sci-Fi, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 21, 1980, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 1, 2016
Runtime
1h 31m
Sound Mix
Surround
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