This is not just a biopic, this is not just a musical, and the ape is not just a gimmick. I love that it explores very relatable human themes like self esteem, self loathing, desire to be loved and accepted by a parent, where the desire for fame comes from, and growing and maturing into self acceptance, and the craziest part is that the ape is what allows us to do it. It removes your preconceived notions about the person…