Ape
2012·Drama·1h 26m
7.1
★
Trevor Newandyke is a struggling comedian. Not only does he bomb on stage, but he bombs in everyday life. He’s fed up with all the jerks who push him around. All he wants is a break, and for someone to get him. Instead of taking a breath and getting himself together or taking his anger to the stage, he turns to the loud din of his headphones and the crackling glow of fire to ease his mind. He’s not only a lousy comic, but a pyromaniac, as well.
Directed by Joel Potrykus
rebel
dark comedy
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Joshua Burge
Trevor Newandyke
Gary Bosek
Dennis Spicer
Teri Ann Nelson
Barb
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Joel Potrykus
Director
Joel Potrykus
Writer
Joel Potrykus
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Joel Potrykus
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Joel Potrykus
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Popular Reviews
15 reviews
Doog
8.0★ · 02/27/26
Another earnest examination of societal order and male loneliness wrapped in a grungy, metal, loser-core, low-fi package. I doubt there is even professional sound equipment used in this, but its fucking incredible. ROCKY ROAAAD.
Format: Streaming
Format: Streaming
Another earnest examination of societal order and male loneliness wrapped in a grungy, metal, loser-core, low-fi package. I doubt there is even professional sound equipment used in this, but its fucking incredible. ROCKY ROAAAD.
Format: Streaming
Format: Streaming
Gabriel Silva
8.3★ · 01/19/25
This is my Joker. Unironically.
This film came out seven years before Joker did and it's pretty much a triumph over it in almost all regards, built upon the same themes and playing on the same sense of tension, unease, and fractured reality. The way that Potrykus focuses the action on Joshua Burge as Trevor really helps to sell the character's mental state in a way that makes him pitiable while still antisocial and off-putting. There is a level of empathy granted to him that understands the struggles of the very same desires of Arthur Fleck in Joker but in a way that doesn't need to gussy itself up in the aesthetics and settings of other films. The more modern-day setting is fine enough as is to explore the alienation of life because that alienation of life exists in the modern and the modern is boring, dull, and unexciting, which Potrykus knows how to wield like a goddamn weapon
This film came out seven years before Joker did and it's pretty much a triumph over it in almost all regards, built upon the same themes and playing on the same sense of tension, unease, and fractured reality. The way that Potrykus focuses the action on Joshua Burge as Trevor really helps to sell the character's mental state in a way that makes him pitiable while still antisocial and off-putting. There is a level of empathy granted to him that understands the struggles of the very same desires of Arthur Fleck in Joker but in a way that doesn't need to gussy itself up in the aesthetics and settings of other films. The more modern-day setting is fine enough as is to explore the alienation of life because that alienation of life exists in the modern and the modern is boring, dull, and unexciting, which Potrykus knows how to wield like a goddamn weapon
This is my Joker. Unironically.
This film came out seven years before Joker did and it's pretty much a triumph over it in almost all regards, built upon the same themes and playing on the same sense of tension, unease, and fractured reality. The way that Potrykus focuses the action on Joshua Burge as Trevor really helps to sell the character's mental state in a way that makes him pitiable while still antisocial and off-putting. There is a level of empathy granted to him that understands the struggles of the very same desires of Arthur Fleck in Joker but in a way that doesn't need to gussy itself up in the aesthetics and settings of other films. The more modern-day setting is fine enough as is to explore the alienation of life because that alienation of life exists in the modern and the modern is boring, dull, and unexciting, which Potrykus knows how to wield like a goddamn weapon
This film came out seven years before Joker did and it's pretty much a triumph over it in almost all regards, built upon the same themes and playing on the same sense of tension, unease, and fractured reality. The way that Potrykus focuses the action on Joshua Burge as Trevor really helps to sell the character's mental state in a way that makes him pitiable while still antisocial and off-putting. There is a level of empathy granted to him that understands the struggles of the very same desires of Arthur Fleck in Joker but in a way that doesn't need to gussy itself up in the aesthetics and settings of other films. The more modern-day setting is fine enough as is to explore the alienation of life because that alienation of life exists in the modern and the modern is boring, dull, and unexciting, which Potrykus knows how to wield like a goddamn weapon
afamousfeeling
2.0★ · 09/18/24
the poor man's joker and king of comedy, which is just joker again if you ask the right people.
the poor man's joker and king of comedy, which is just joker again if you ask the right people.
morisakist_
7.0★ · 02/18/24
dear trevor,
my guy, i love you for how confident you were as you finally put yourself out there restoring your comedic charm because your authenticity outshines your timidity even your everyday life experiences became so humorous that the audiences laughed. you’re cool, btw. we listen to music with headphones and wearing a shirt with a tie on it—but i relate to you so much when it comes to money and it sucks to be an adult.
yours truly,
letterboxd user
my guy, i love you for how confident you were as you finally put yourself out there restoring your comedic charm because your authenticity outshines your timidity even your everyday life experiences became so humorous that the audiences laughed. you’re cool, btw. we listen to music with headphones and wearing a shirt with a tie on it—but i relate to you so much when it comes to money and it sucks to be an adult.
yours truly,
letterboxd user
dear trevor,
my guy, i love you for how confident you were as you finally put yourself out there restoring your comedic charm because your authenticity outshines your timidity even your everyday life experiences became so humorous that the audiences laughed. you’re cool, btw. we listen to music with headphones and wearing a shirt with a tie on it—but i relate to you so much when it comes to money and it sucks to be an adult.
yours truly,
letterboxd user
my guy, i love you for how confident you were as you finally put yourself out there restoring your comedic charm because your authenticity outshines your timidity even your everyday life experiences became so humorous that the audiences laughed. you’re cool, btw. we listen to music with headphones and wearing a shirt with a tie on it—but i relate to you so much when it comes to money and it sucks to be an adult.
yours truly,
letterboxd user
ry
6.0★ · 02/16/26