40/20
In this supernatural winter epic set in the 19th century, a drunken apple salesman must go from nothing to hero and become the greatest fur trapper in North America, defeating hundreds of beavers. The film’s estimated budget was around $150,000. Director Mike Cheslik estimated that the mascot costumes cost around $10,000, and the crew purchased all of the costumes online. After Watson the Beaver «faints»; his mustache falls off & lands in the snow as he gets up. He wears it again in the next scene, despite walking away from it without picking it up. Referenced in Film Junk Podcast: Episode 940: Immaculate (2024). Jean Kayak and His Acme Applejack Written and produced by Wayne Tews, designed and co-produced by Karl Landwehr. This is the kind of movie where you really need to relax and feel like you have nothing else to do. My husband, son, and I went to see this movie at a local independent theater. It was their last showing of the year. I knew the movie was long, but I was so curious about such a unique concept that I bought tickets for the three of us, despite the holiday season crowds. I ended up feeling like the movie could have ended 30 minutes earlier. That said, there were some laughs, some unexpected moments, and some craziness in a really creative and impressive way. While I wouldn’t recommend this movie to anyone (I’d rather tell them what they need to know to make their own decision), the truth is that I still think about this movie. You should only watch it if you appreciate film as an art form and appreciate creativity. Definitely not for the average person who only likes Hollywood-type movies.