MXP: Most Xtreme Primate

MXP: Most Xtreme Primate is a 2003 Canadian sports comedy film directed and co-produced by Robert Vince, and a sequel to MVP: Most Valuable Primate and MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate. MXP: Most Xtreme Primate follows Jack, an athletic chimpanzee who meets sibling snowboarders Pete and Jay ; together they outwit a pair of criminals while attempting to win a snowboard cross championship.
MXP: Most Xtreme Primate had its world premiere at the Whistler Film Festival in Whistler, British Columbia, in December 2003. Unlike its predecessors, the film did not see a theatrical release, instead being released direct-to-video through Buena [Vista Home Entertainment].

Plot

Jack, a chimpanzee known for his athletic talent, is accidentally sent to a ski resort during a trip. There, he meets Ben and Cara, two siblings who are learning to snowboard. Jack quickly adapts to the sport and impresses everyone with his skills on the slopes. However, a group of antagonists discovers his talent and plans to capture him to commercially exploit his unique abilities. With the help of Ben and Cara, Jack must escape these dangers while competing in extreme snowboarding competitions, facing challenges, and strengthening their friendship along the way.

Cast

Robby Benson as Edward
Devin Douglas Drewitz as Pete
Trevor Wright as Jay
Ian Bagg as Gilfred
Rob Tinkler as Stanley
Gwynyth Walsh as Julie
Nicole McKay as Howeena
James Crescenzo as Paulie
Bjorn Leines as Himself
Louie as Louie the Chimpanzee
Jack as Jack the Chimpanzee

Production

In MXP: Most Xtreme Primate, Jack is portrayed by Louie, a chimpanzee owned by Greg and Carol Lille. Louie was trained to snowboard by skiing and snowboarding instructor Sam Morishima, first using an indoor ski deck, then on hills and slopes on the Lilles' property, and finally on slopes at Soda Springs Ski Resort near Lake Tahoe in California. Louie had a "warming tent" set up for him, with a heater, to serve as a respite from the cold temperatures.