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
80% Tomatometer 300 Reviews 78% Audience Score 2,500+ Verified Ratings Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar's...
- (300)
- Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
- PG-13
May 8, 2024 · Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. When Rupert Wyatt's 2011 prequel "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" revived a five-decade-old franchise—one that spanned books, films, TV series, and comics since the '60s—it did so with a refreshing commitment to a powerful, timeless story: simple but not simple-minded, deeply emotional but far from corny.
May 9, 2024 · 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence/action Running time: 2 hours, 25 minutes Playing: In wide release Friday, May 10
May 8, 2024 · Directed by Wes Ball and resembling the dystopian adventure of his Maze Runner trilogy, the fourth modern Planet of the Apes movie is a “brilliant” success all its own. Here’s what critics are...
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is the strongest entry in the modern franchise, and a worthy successor to the recent reign of Caesar. Full Review | Original Score: B | May 28, 2024
May 8, 2024 · The newest film, “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” picks up exactly where that trilogy left off: with the death of Caesar, the ultrasmart chimpanzee who has led the apes away from...
May 8, 2024 · ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Review: The Post-Apocalyptic Franchise Continues to Evolve with Lush and Thoughtful New Adventure Apes together strong. By David Ehrlich
