Planet of the Apes

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Ben W @Username618 Apr 25 But this whole idea, planting apes, I don't go for anyway. See more Hughe J @Hughe Jan 23 Planet of the Apes (2001) is directed by Tim Burton and stars Mark Wahlberg, Helena Bonham Carter, Tim Roth, and Michael Clarke Duncan. The movie starts on a space station where they launch a chimpanzee in a pod into a space storm to study it or something. When he doesn't come back Wahlberg goes right after him the exact same way, even though the first pod was lost, and shockingly his pod also is lost. He crashes on a planet where apes can talk and rule humans. Wahlberg soon finds out he went forward in time and that the space station crashed thousands of years ago. He starts a rebellion and eventually frees the humans I think and then flies the chimp's found pod back into space and lands on Ape Earth. This, this was awful. The ape costumes were Spirit Halloween quality, the writing was hysterically bad, and the CGI was PS1 quality. This was supposed to be a remake of the 1968 classic starring Charlton Heston and man, it's not even close. Skip this and go watch the original again. See more C H @RT22190163 Jan 8 Honestly not that bad, although it felt like watching a plot happen to characters, rather than watching characters go on an adventure. It felt like there was barely any dialogue in this film, and when there was it wasn’t very descriptive. It feels like I don’t know the any of the personalities of the characters and the visual effects were not well done either. The odd romantic tension between Leo and Ari and Leo and Daena feels either unintentional yet very present (with Ari, a literal ape), or incredibly forced and barely present, as with Daena. However, the film was overall enjoyable, just felt very lackluster and as if it fell short of its potential. Perhaps the twist at the end would have been better if there was a sequel, but we will never know. See more Ian R @RT23899272 Dec 15 This might be okay if you have never seen the original. Wahlberg can't compare to Charlton Heston. I didn't know what to think when the humans on planet of the apes can all still talk. For me, this ruined the plot. There is some weird stage play between the protagonist and the female ape Ari. The ending of the film is ambiguous and many might find it disappointing. I did. There are better movies to watch. See more Traci F @Trace922 Dec 15 I didn't get the ending. Was there going to be peace? Or was it going to be more war? I just didn't get the ending but I definite good watch if you're in the mood. See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Dec 5 Planet of the Apes (2001), starring Mark Wahlberg, delivers a visually ambitious reimagining of the classic story, with strong action sequences and impressive set designs. The film opens energetically, pulling viewers into its post-apocalyptic world and showcasing thrilling spectacle. Wahlberg’s performance is solid, and the supporting cast, especially the actors in ape prosthetics, commit fully to their roles, adding authenticity to the story. However, the screenplay struggles with uneven pacing and underdeveloped plot points, which weaken character motivations and emotional impact. Chemistry between characters sometimes feels flat, reducing the resonance of key scenes. Despite this, the direction elevates the material visually, creating an engaging and immersive environment. While not perfect, the film remains entertaining, combining action, sci-fi, and creative world-building, making it a watchable, if slightly flawed, entry in the Planet of the Apes franchise. See more Read all reviews

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