War for the Planet of the Apes
2017
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Why to watch
- 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' rebuilds
- When: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is in theaters May 10.
- What to know: Generations after the death of our main chimp from the previous three films, apes dominate the overgrown landscape.
- Editor-reporter Laura Clark caught me up on the franchise. In this film, a virus has spread over the planet, causing most humans to regress to a feral state. Relatable!
- The franchise is known for its hyperrealistic visual effects. Director Wes Ball plans to release a pared-down version of the movie so audiences can better appreciate the "level of craft and artistry.”
- Longtime star Andy Serkis is out, but new talent Owen Teague and Freya Allan give the franchise a refresh.
- Why I’ll be watching: I saw the extremely different movie Sasquatch Sunset a few weeks ago, and now I’m hooked on the nuances of primate politics.
- — Kelsey Weekman
- May 8, 2024
May 9, 2024 · The PG-13 rating is for intense sequences of sci-fi violence/actionLatest news about Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, starring Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand and directed by Wes Ball. The movie is better than it should be, with high quality computer animation and a coherent story.
- Wes Ball
- Keith Hawkes
Carving out a new era for The Planet of the Apes with lovable characters and rich visuals, Kingdom doesn't take the crown as best of the franchise but handily justifies its continued...
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- Wes Ball
- PG-13
- Owen Teague
Parents need to know that Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a stand-alone sequel to War for the Planet of the Apes, set many generations after the death of former leader Caesar, whose teachings have now begun to unravel. Violence is the biggest issue: Expect deaths (and mourning, with funeral pyres), bloody wounds, spitting blood, characters ...
- Wes Ball
- Jeffrey M. Anderson
- Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand
May 9, 2024 · Grade: B. Wes Ball's 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' is a twisty ape-versus-wild survival thriller, introducing Owen Teague as a new primate protagonist.
- Devan Coggan
- 47 sec
May 10, 2024 · May 10, 2024, 8:25 AM PDT. Photo: 20th Century Studios. 20th Century Studios’ rebooted Planet of the Apes films became monster successes by presenting remixed takes on the classic tale...
- 1 min
- Charles Pulliam-Moore
May 10, 2024 · Movies. Pop Culture. The Kingdom of the ‘Planet of the Apes’ Evolves, for Better or for Worse. The fourth installment of the ‘Planet of the Apes’ reboot franchise highlights...
May 9, 2024 · They’re not escapism, but reflection. The best “Apes” movies offer insight into ourselves and the world that we’ve created, and so does the latest installment, “Kingdom of the Planet of the...
