Leofwine_draca ELECTRIC APRICOT is a cheap rip-off of THIS IS SPINAL TAP, a no-budget indie put out by Troma because nobody else would bother releasing it. It's another mockumentary following a bunch of long-haired rockers going around and forming a 'jam' band and trying to hit the big time. Expect a bit of music, exaggerated performances, and a lot of unfunny humour.

Mike Kiker First let me get out this out of the way... Unlike most of the people who have previously reviewed this film, I'm not a fan of Les Claypool or Primus. I never really got into their music, although after seeing this film, I definitely have a whole new respect for the guy. Anybody who can do something that completely makes fun of their own art form, deserves a modicum of respect, because they are at ease with themselves and with the world.I checked this film out on a whim. And I was hugely satisfied. This movie isn't laugh-out-loud hilarious, and in fact the jokes will probably only be found funny to mainly musicians or fans of the jam band scene. Myself, being a musician, and a fan of certain groups on that scene, found it to be hilarious.Les Claypool does a great job as Lapdog, their overtly confident and technical freak of a drummer (and who knew Les could play the drums so well? I certainly didn't). The scene where he's discussing drums and drummers with Matt Abst of Gov't Mule is priceless! The other members of the group all have their quirks and ticks. Gordo especially. He has an idolatry of Jerry Garcia that is unmatched, to the point where he has a customized guitar to match Jerry's style (with a dash of Warren Haynes), has a tortilla that supposedly bears Jerry's image (which Bob Weir, in a quick cameo, quickly refutes as possibly just being Jesus, in his many appearances on food), and punches out a bartender who was talking smack about Apricot and Jerry. A little cinematic slap-in-the-face to the neigh-sayers, perhaps...?Most of the cameos are spot-on. Seth Green and Matt Stone as "Tapers" arguing about which kind of microphone is better is absolute genius. Arj Barker as Apricot super-fan "The Cube" was a bit weak. It just seemed to me that he was essentially playing the same character that he plays on "Flight of the Conchords", although he can bring a big tray of "special brownies" to my house any day.Dian Bachar (whom "South Park" fans will know as the voice of Satan's lover "Chris", or as 'Squeak' from "Baseketball") is probably the best cameo in the film. He plays an overeager music school graduate who longs to go on the road as Electric Apricot's roadie, which again for me hits home, since I am also currently in school for music and have done internships at recording studios. Not that I was ever overeager or anything like that, nor have I ever been sacked from a job for being overeager, but I do long to be on the road, but as a musician and not a roadie (although in the Philly indie music scene, we're our own roadies).Overall the film is very well done, although some may be put off by the very specific jokes and references. But I assure you, if you liked Spinal Tap, A Mighty Wind, or Bad News, you will love Electric Apricot.

Jackpollins This is one of the few rockumentaries that lived up to the greatness of This Is Spinal Tap. The movie is definitely as funny as This Is Spinal Tap, mixing comedy with a great documentary feel. Very funny people such as Seth Green, Matt Stone, and Dian Bachar (who appeared in both Baseketball and Orgazmo) keep showing up, and making hysterical appearances. This movie is laid back, which is nice. I always love a movie that's not too in you face. It cleverly tells the story of the fictional band, Electric Apricot. It goes between the band talking about their history, and then concert scenes, as well as scenes with them doing their own thing as if they don't know that they are being recorded. The real genius here comes from how weird the band is. This is not your average, run-of-the-mill band. This is a band that is mentally aware of how weird they really are, and don't care how they look to people. Then there is the fact that the music is actually pretty fantastic, it is funny, but it is also good enough to be played on the radio. I highly recommend that anyone with a sense of humor go see this fantastic film.

antonio_4346 When I bought my ticket, I wasn't prepared for the laughter I'd soon experience. Musicians are well known for their senses of humor, but Les Claypool really outdid himself. This guy's got it down; to make great music and great movies is a very admirable skill.Even those who are not musically inclined will love this movie. Each character reflects their real-life counterparts, whom we all know and love.If you laughed at Spinal Tap, you'll cackle and howl at Electric Apricot. This is, by far, the best film National Lampoon has had its name on--at least in the last ten years.From an avid musician, this is a no-brainer to recommend all around.