War for the Planet of the Apes Kid Review
anybody who gave this moving-picture show a one* rating?
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Seriously needs to reevaluate the criteria by which they review films. Why? Because giving this film 1/x says, "I am ignorant of quality film making." Descriptions like wearisome and boring just don't cutting it! Opinions like this are an deed of ultimate laziness - the inability to mentally invest in the passive experience of a movie. An inability to invest in a well made film that has something to say no less.
Anybody has the right to an opinion - but when a person abandons merit before their eyes, and quality film making is overlooked by choice? That is but, unfortunate. I tin go on to chide those without taste, merely what good is that?
War for the Planet of the Apes isn't a good motion-picture show - it's a Bully moving-picture show!!! I thought part one was higher up average, office 2 was surprisingly skillful - but this movie? Its a borderline classic!
In a nutshell, State of war for the Planet of the Apes is a struggle for survival betwixt Caesar's group of sentient apes (gorillas, orangutans), and a derelict group of soldiers led past a broken/crazed leader. This fight begins as open warfare but moves to very close quarter survival betwixt captors and prisoners. There is a lot of heavy, dramatic sequences - and I would say this movie compromises amusement for meaningful content. Normally I am very critical of this type of film, but not this time! Everything serves the characters and story - and in doing so becomes a project that far exceeds the sum of its parts. Yes this picture has decease, suffering and plight - and it also has heroism, empathy and displays the strength of unity.
The effects are astonishing - and immediately let the viewer to skid into the world in a believable manner. Information technology is possible that this picture show is v years ahead of its time. It may be a while before some other film achieves this level of drama, all while beingness a heavily effect driven experience.
Patently this movie requires an active viewer. A person actually has to bear witness up, absorb the content of a motion picture that will not brownnose to selfish, "requite me activeness" needs. More scientific discipline fiction should be this brave and literate. I honey movies that ask interesting questions and tin can bring y'all on an emotional adventure. It is surprising to me that the third moving-picture show in this trilogy would better so much on the previous two films - proficient movies in their own right.
Fashion more I could talk upwardly: groovy soundtrack! The music both blends in and adds to the drama/action - the best kind of soundtracking - cute camera work in interesting locations, and several unique characters, many of whom never utter a discussion of dialog! This movie is full of swell character edifice, and all the large moments actually land where they should.
For me, best flick of the 2017 summer - peradventure the year!
All the 1* reviews at IMDb are a mystery... audience blessing for this pic isn't this low. Very odd, anyways for those who care, critics got this one right - 9/10.
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Too many i star ratings....somethings up
Sometimes, when I read reviews about movies on IMDb, I see patterns in the writing. Similar text, similar structuring and like indignant shouting. Read enough of them and you come across that quite oft at that place is an underlying reason why the reviews are marking a motion picture then low. Be it political or religious. Very rarely is it really about the quality of the moving-picture show. More oft information technology is about a personal result that the reviewer has - and so he vents his acrimony in the just way that'south he knows how - a screaming i star rating and a list of reasons why the motion picture is the worst he has e'er seen. Makes you lot wonder what kind of a strange person would do that.
Notwithstanding, if yous read past all the empty-headed 1 star ratings you often get to the truth. And the truth as far every bit this movie is concerned is that information technology is a cracker. It draws you in like none of the other ape movies - it's pacing is superb, the visual effect stunning.
I would propose that you ignore the ranting ane star reviews and take them for what'southward they are - a few individuals with multiple accounts and foreign views on the world.
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Absolutely epic movie and trilogy.
War (as arguably miss-titled as it is) is once once again on top of its game, with a more intense story, the effects looking meliorate than ever, some genuine surprises and shocking moments, and the A-game acting. This trilogy has truly ended on a high note
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New energy for the franchise. Very good movie.
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This is the 3rd affiliate of the acclaimed Planet of the Apes franchise. Matt Reeves directs and this episode that is nice on the eyes to sentry. Enough activity to keep your interest and story line that moves along at a expert stride for a 2 hour twenty minute movie.
Caesar (Andy Serkis) and his apes are goaded into a mortiferous conflict with an regular army of humans led past a devious, head-stiff Colonel (Woody Harrelson). Caesar tangles with his inner, dark instincts and comes to grips with his own mythical stature avenging his own kind. He comes face to confront with the Colonel as bitter challengers in a boxing that will make up one's mind the fate of both species. Ape versus Man and the future of the planet.
Really impressive is Steve Zahn playing Bad Ape. As well in the bandage are: Amiah Miller, Judy Greer, Aleks Paunovic, Karin Konoval, Toby Kebbell and Michael Adamthwaite.
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Ignore the ignorant
Don't commonly review. Some like a film, some practise not. But when I come across this film given 1* I accept to say something. Ignore such people. They enjoy the power of criticising the efforts of others while having, I imagine, piffling talent of their own. The film is a masterpiece. A war film, comedy, tragedy and biblical. What more than tin i inquire for? Bask!
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Don't understand all the hate.
Before i saw this movie i looked at some people's opinions almost it and i saw mostly negative reviews, so i was really nervous going into this movie thinking that i would have had the aforementioned reaction to information technology and seriously i have no idea what those people are talking near.
So War for the planet of the apes is the third moving picture in the new prequel/Reboot of the planet of the apes movies. And this is about Caeser going on a journey to stop a war between his apes and an ground forces of highly trained soldiers, while he also tries to control his more violent instincts.
Outset the obvious, the CGI is amazing and is truly a technological marvel to movie theatre. Andy Serkis once once more plays the ape ruler Caesar and is easily the best movie character in contempo years, in each movie he has gotten progressively ameliorate and in this one it is definitely the best performance. The story is great and is well acted throughout. This motion-picture show is too an amazing drama. There are a lot of moments that merely make you jerk a tear every in one case in a while and its conceivable. The activity sequences are pretty good too. Woody Harrelson plays the colonel and he does a pretty good job at it (He is not equally good as koba but still good). He is just a character that you tin relate to and y'all understand why he is doing all of this. Caesar and the colonel are pretty relatable. As much as i would love to say how great this moving picture is, i better stop right here.
I loved every part of this pic and i did not detect annihilation i did not like virtually information technology, simply i am gonna talk about why i think almost people were disappointed with this pic. Then if you lot watched all the trailers and looked at the title y'all may be expecting one thing, a ton of apes and humans fighting with guns and rockets. But although in that location is some of that in this movie, its definitely non the primary point of information technology. This picture to its core is almost the state of war that a person faces emotionally while war is happening around him. We meet this concept with Caesar all the style through the movie.
Information technology also talks nearly what terrible things a person or people would do in a war. Woody Harrelson's grapheme does what he does because he believes that the entire human race is going to get extinct if he does not act. I mean, would y'all practice that if you knew that you could slowly be replaced by another species?
So some people do not like this film because they were expecting a full on hardcore state of war movie. And information technology is that, but information technology really is a commentary near how a person has a state of war within themselves when war is happening around them. And people either missed, did non care, or did not understand the more darker themes near this flick.
But anyhow, in the end i thought this movie was a masterpiece in every way information technology could have been. It has amazing CGI, performances, action sequences, dark themes, tear jerking moments, and a cute moral to it. A+ or 10/10 APES TOGETHER STRONG!
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A Mighty Winner!
The third installment in the Planet of the Apes reboot series, 'State of war for the Planet of the Apes' is a terrific movie, that is grim & thought-provoking, and bravely pushes the Blockbuster Genre, by offering more soul than gimmicks. With a Sterling, Oscar-worthy Operation by Andy Serkis as Caesar, the leader of the apes, to a Screenplay that is dark & powerful & Deft Direction, this recent box-role & critical blast is among the year'south best films!
'War for the Planet of the Apes' Synopsis: After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind.
'War for the Planet of the Apes' is a tale on love, hate, revenge & survival. And in a world where Presidents acquit like dictators & discriminate the minorities, this Apes versus Humans spell-binder comes close to the electric current land of times we live in & questions hate & violence with thundering ferocity.
'War for the Planet of the Apes' is brave enough to remain a grim story on a leader broken & consumed in detest, prepare to protect his misunderstood tribe by a sadist & ruthless colonel (Woody Harrelson, in an electrifying performance). Its disturbing & powerful story on Caesar'southward fight, with a mad-load of violence & idea-provoking confrontations, that are Sure to give your goose-pimples. Its ability-packed stuff.
Mark Bomback & Matt Reeves's Screenplay is first-class. The Writing is super-strong & makes for a solid third installment. Reeves's Direction is intense to the core. This is Reeves at his finest, as a writer & director. Michael Seresin's Cinematography captures the carnage, with astonishing results. William Hoy & Stan Salfas's Editing is top-notch. Art & Costume Design are fantastic. Michael Giacchino's Score is enchanting, as ever.
Performance-Wise: Andy Serkis needs to be awarded. His return equally Caesar in a yet another motion-capture operation, defines emotion. Serkis is just superb, enacting the bruised & broken hero with gut-wrenching honesty. Has the Academy been sleeping? I hateful, how can i not include Serkis in the finest performances of the twelvemonth? Give him his due, Nominate Serkis for his impeccable work in 'State of war for the Planet of the Apes', information technology would only prove to be a rich moment in your history. Second in command is Woody Harrelson, who puts the screen on fire. In one of his scariest roles, the Thespian portrays a villain that'southward difficult to forget. The TREMENDOUS Steve Zahn is extraordinary & adds the much needed relief in the intense proceedings. Karin Konoval, also, is marvelous. Rest lend incredible back up.
On the whole, 'War for the Planet of the Apes' is A Mighty Winner! Don't Miss It.
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Putting the "ape" in "The Neat Esc-ape"
2011'south "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" was the one of the large moving picture surprises for me of that year. With staggeringly skilful mo-cap for the apes and a touching and memorable story it was for me was a 10* classic. 2014's "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" whilst also expert took a slight backward step. With "War", the form is back virtually to top notch, and this is a summer release at last deserving of the suffix "blockbuster".
We have moved a number of years forrard from the events of "Dawn" and gild every bit we know information technology has crumbled away nevertheless farther: even the "Holidays are Coming" Coke lorry is no longer in service, so things MUST be bad! We begin the flick with the apes having a nice 'Centre Parcs' interruption when their reverie and cappuccinos are rudely interrupted by the attacking forces of "The Colonel" (Woody Harrelson, "Triple 9", "Zombieland"). For The Colonel is intent on tracking downwardly and killing ape-leader Caesar (Andy Serkis, "LOTR").
Afterwards things get decidedly personal, Caesar leaves his young son Cornelius (in a nice nod to the Roddy McDowell office in the original films) to find and kill The Colonel. And then follows a "Truthful Grit" manner pursuit/revenge chase, fabricated more similar to this analogy past the picking up of a waif-similar mute girl (the fantabulous Amiah Miller). I found this to exist a really emotional plot line, with Caesar torn between the animal drive of his revenge and his office as a leader to his whole customs.
The moving-picture show analogies continue as we have in a "Shining"-manner winter hotel; a gritty Prisoner-of-State of war camp escape drama ("The Groovy Esc- ape"?); a barricades boxing in the style of Helm's Deep in "LOTR: The Two Towers"; and a full-on Coppola-fashion helicopter-based state of war sequence ("Ape-ocalypse now", as graffiti in the film declares).
Once once again, the mo-cap ability to express true emotions on the faces of the apes is mind-blowing, with Serkis again being outstanding every bit is Steve Zahn ("Dallas Heir-apparent'southward Social club") adding some (very funny) comic relief equally "Bad Ape".
While Woody Harrelson is not everyone'south cup of tea (including mine), here I found him to exist really very adept ("SO EMOTIONAL"!) as the half crazed dictator forcing beings he sees every bit less worthy than his kind to build a wall. (That'southward only And then familiar... think dammit... think...!) There's a actually cool plot twist in The Colonel'southward character arc that I really didn't see coming. Just and then cool.
Another star of the film for me was Michael Giacchino'southward music which is simply awesome. Starting with a superbly retro rendition of the 20th Century Flim-flam theme (not top of my list: "The Simpson'southward Movie" still holds that spot for me!) Giacchino decorates every scene with nifty themes and like all smashing film music some of it y'all barely notice. A dramatic telling past the Colonel of his back-story is accompanied past sonorous music that is similar in its power to James Horner's classic "Electronic Battlefield" in "Patriot Games": only when the scene finishes and the music stops practise you lot appreciate how central it was to the emotion of the scene.
The script past "Dawn" collaborators Marking Bomback and (managing director) Matt Reeves is eventful and packs a dramatic punch particularly in the last half of the movie. The talented Mr Reeves (who also directed "Cloverfield" and "Let Me In" and is assigned to direct the next Ben Affleck outing as "The Batman") directs with panache, never letting the foot come off the tension pedal.
On the downside, that "last half of the film" is withal 70 minutes away, and whilst I capeesh a leisurely pace for properly setting characters and motivations in place, getting to those simply brilliant scenes prepare at "the border" is a bit of a slog that might take been tightened up and moved along a fleck quicker. Also, while talking nearly editing, I would have personally ended the film about 90 seconds before they did.
I saw this in 3D, only the effects are subtle at all-time (although there is a nice binocular rangefinder view). In my opinion information technology'due south not worth going out of your way to experience in 3D.
But overall I loved this moving-picture show. The film is chock full of visual delights for film lovers (one of my favourites beingness "Bedtime for Bonzo" - a nice historical picture reference - written on the back of a soldier's helmet). An epic activeness film with a strong emotional core to the story that genuinely moved me. There may be other spin-off Planet of the Apes films to follow. Merely if they left this here, as a near-perfect trilogy, that would be absolutely fine past me.
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This is a cracking movie.
This a keen movie. Down of the planet of the apes is better. But still this movie has great acting. Information technology besides has a swell story line. seven.five is underrating this movie I give information technology 9 out of 10.
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Someone has information technology in for the movie makers
A quick look at the bad reviews shows that most of them were written around the same time, mid July 2017 and virtually all of them are 1 star ratings, an obvious attack on the picture show makers and zero to practise with the quality of the film. I urge yous to ignore these fake reviews and read instead those written after the summer of 2017!
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Autistic Reviewers Opinion Of This Movie.
The 3rd and possible final installment of the Planet of the Apes reboot series had a lot of anticipation since it had wowed me with Rise and Dawn, proud to say that information technology's not just the best ane of the series but a definite contender for all-time motion picture for this year (look out Logan). Firstly, the script is award worthy material that balances emotion, gritty realism and solid character development. Though the moving-picture show isn't all action near human being and apes fighting each other every bit you would expect but information technology intends to show the effecting state of war that Cesar is fighting personally with his moral values and those around him, it shows that state of war isn't all peace and avoidable.
To make the story piece of work so well, the functioning of Andy Sirkus is 1 that should be considered for an Oscar. Carrying strong emotions, a sense of pride in the role and feeling of a real human but in an ape, Serkis gives a performance that shows that he knows how to make a character seem so real. Woody Harrelson was also amazing, his office reminded me of Marlon Brando from Apocalypse Now and the supporting cast were all great.
The cinematography was groovy throughout, showing a articulate, dark and gritty tone to the story, borrowing references from various war films information technology felt at times like a war film just keeping in tone to the human attribute and the personal perspective. Visual furnishings is at a high level of particular and representation, with Weta Workshop'south motion capture performances showing again that information technology'south amazing what technology and human performance can do.
Overall, WFTPOTA is a satisfying conclusion that leaves the serial on a high notation, a perfecting catastrophe that leaves fans satisfied. With Oscar worthy material (script, functioning and direction) this film makes it establish itself every bit one of the best movies for the twelvemonth, going not only bigger and better than Dawn but going so close to the night and brutal Logan.
P.S. Jay And Nick too run into all the hate for this film and it'due south always the aforementioned answer "In that location is no war." Don't go in expecting one hour of war scenes. The movie is about emotional depth and not war.
four.5/five - Nick 4/v - Jay
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Planet of Apes 3 review
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War for the Planet of the Apes is a film directed by Matt Reeves. I loved the get-go 2 films of this series. And was looking forward to this moving picture for quite some time. Finally when I saw the film, I tin definitely say I'm Spechless. This moving-picture show is definitely one of the all-time 2017 has to offer.
Plot: Caesar and his ape family face the wrath of a ruthless Colonel.
Story and management: The film is basically an arc. Information technology started with Caeser equally a small kid, then the Caesar who grew upward for the torture his customs suffered and finally to fight back. This picture show is a masterpiece in itself. And non simply in terms of product quality, but the story is so pure. It touches upon things that I was quite shocked to see. The very showtime scene of this pic, sets the tone of the moving-picture show to be very dark. But then we run across that Caesar doesn't just desire out to go on killing humans, he but want them to back off his ape community. Then we see his visions of Koba as to what he did to him. Blue Eyes' mate Lake was also a very significant graphic symbol. I did resonate with her in the scene where she sees Blue Optics after a long fourth dimension. Simply certain events so happen, that strength Caesar to do things that are quite night. Then a dialogue, "You are no less than Koba" past Maurice was so thought provoking. Then we take Nova, the girl who initially was scared of the apes but finally decides to be with them in their cause, because she saw the apes for how good they were. And finally Bad Ape. I guess that was a great add-on to this franchise. His fright and his humor (which was subtle) were all very justified. The way he says he gets his proper noun was good. Michael Giacchino's music is to look out for. The VFX is summit notch. Information technology never felt like the VFX was fake. Information technology felt and so natural. The sets likewise very magnificent and natural to the setting of the story.
Performances: Andy Serkis should take a bow from me. What a performance and what a genius he is. I couldn't imagine Caesar without this person. Woody Harrelson was also neat as Colonel. He has his moments too. Amiah Miller was also not bad as Nova. Steve Zahn was just right for Bad Ape. Toby Kebbell was also good as the cold ape Koba (for the trivial screen time he received). A special mention to Terry Notary for Maurice. The fashion he supports Caesar is commendable.
Favorite Scene: The scene where Caesar regrets not recognizing the hate Koba had for humans. Then Maurice says a very overnice dialogue that one cannot know what feels inside. This dialogue has but made a seat in my minds. And it basically says near our society in general.
Verdict: This is one of those films where I can say that the tertiary function is the best. I couldn't take out a flaw in this film. I was spellbound as the credits were rolling. This film serial will have a special place in my life.
I am going to give this film a wholeheartedly deserving 10/10.
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Nice third installment with epic moments , noisy action , thrills , and overwhelming battles
This War of the Planet of Apes is an intense and heady film with groovy visual effects by ways of Motion Capture applied science . The picture delivers enough energy and turns out to be an impressive flick full of fighting, activity , battles and suspense . An adequate Ape movie with huge production design in which the performers are very fine , and special mention for Andy Serkis who provides the sturdy fundamental pivot the tale surely needs . At that place concerns Caesar (masterfullly incarnated past Andy Serkis, Gollum alter-ego) , a chimpanzee who gained human being-similar intelligence and emotions from an experimental drug that rose to a super-intelligent chimp who leads an ape upheaval . As Caesar and his apes : gorilla , chimpanzee and orangutan , are forced into a deadly disharmonize with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel . Along the manner the apes suffer unimaginable losses and Caesar (Andy Serkis), a Chimpanzee raised like a child by the drug's creator (outset outing with Will Rodman: James Franco) . Here Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and starts his own mythic quest to avenge his kind that is existence submitted in slavery and apartheid . Later on , Caesar is locked and seeking justice for his fellow primates , as they carry out a riot in which simians plow the tables . As simians , Chimpanzees , gorillas uprising violently every man in sight . As the journey finally brings them confront to face, Caesar and the Colonel (Woody Harrelson) are pitted confronting each other in an impressive battle that will make up one's mind the fate of both their species and the futurity of the planet.
This awesome film is a bright and intelligent sequel that contains fights , thrills , frenetic activity , go riding , violence , scenic scenes and a strong denounce about animal mistreat . Dramatic likewise equally spectacular flick in which simians undergo a rebellion against humans and winding up at a climatic final . Recent sequel in the serial based on Pierre Boulle novel initiated by the mythical film ¨Planet of Apes¨ (1968) by Franklyn J. Schaffner that at time of its release regarded as the nigh boggling Scifi in years . It deals with a Chimpanzee hero called Caesar well played by Andy Serkis , this is the 3rd pic in which Andy Serkis plays an ape, having previously portrayed 2005's version of King Kong and he was also the motion capture actor for Gollum in Lord of the Rings . Highlights of the movie are the spectacular ending scenes when happens a trigger-happy confrontation between a human army and the simians commanded past Caesar . As Caesar leads an creature revolt confronting his human being captors and mankind in which humans battle the apes led by the intelligent ape . The flick plenty of metaphysical significance with thoughtful reflexion nearly vengeance , apartheid , upon origin of human being , racism , and mistreating ; though also packs activity , adventures , intrigue and entertainment . Being mostly a decent follow-up of the quondam stories , with big moments of energy remaining throughout and it results to be , peculiarly , a breathtaking Sci-Fi picture show full of frantic activeness , battles, suspense and top-notch FX by Oscarized team who made Avatar and Lord of the Rins . The performers , particularly Andy Serks and Woody Harrelson are pretty proficient , the characters are well fatigued and in spite of excessive computer generator frames all of them are still oddly convincing . Although several elements of the screenplay strain credibility to the limit the story turns out to be pretty interesting and amusing . This flick is considered to exist the third alive activeness film to have its main hero every bit a thoughtful, feeling , cocky aware animal . Andy Serkis's distinctive features prove to exist recognisable even nether ¨Movement Capture¨ FX images . Ane of the first characteristic films to employ motion-capture in a so-called 'on location' setting , formerly , move-capture was limited to special studio set upward with special ¨movement-capture¨ cameras in very clearly divers surroundings . Like the previous films, this is an Apes flick to have CGI apes and with arm extensions . Remaining cast formed by Gorilla , Chimpanzees , Orangutans and other apes are nice , in spite of overlong scenes in Motion Capture they are still nicely and compellingly fabricated . Writing credits by Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver , forth with Mark Bomback and Matt Reeves himself , their screenplay is only clever and including interesting issues about human beingness and animals . One of the important attributes of this work, is the magnificent and luminous cinematography by Michael Seresin . Epic as well as emotive musical score by Michael Giacchino , it's full of fury and sound . Motion movie was well directed by Matt Reeves (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes , Permit me in , Cloverfield)
Other adaptations based on the characters created past Pierre Boulle are equally follows : The original and the best is ¨Planet of Apes¨ by Franklyn J. Schaffner with Charlton Heston , Roddy MacDowall, Kim Hunter , followed by "Beneath the Planet of the Apes" (1970) with James Franciscus , Linda Harrison , Maurice Evans ; information technology's followed past iii junior sequels : Escape from the planet of apes , Conquest for battle of Apes and Battle for Planet of Apes. A reboot Planet of Apes 2011 by Tim Burton . And new remakes : Rise of the planet of Apes 2011, and Dawn of the Planet of Apes (2014) .
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I am addicted
My only complaint well-nigh this movie is that I became then addicted to information technology, that I had to purchase information technology! I can watch information technology over and again.
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Go usa back to the original
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As much as I liked this trilogy and this movie I really wish they would lean more towards getting united states closer in fourth dimension to the original 1968 version. I understand these are prequels but if they are going to continue with these and then I propose fast forwarding a g years or more to just before when Heston arrives in the original 1968 archetype. State of war was a good motion-picture show. I truly liked everything about it. I see the humans turning mute setting us upward for the time to come. What I really desire to encounter next is what caused the future nuclear holocaust? Show me what went on in the forbidden zone prior to Heston and crew arriving. Prove u.s. how the mutants from Beneath the Planet of the Apes came to be. If the ending of this movie was a foreshadowing of the lake that Heston crash lands in then we are going to have a problem. Call up he landed exterior of New York City not over the mountains near California. Perhaps another trilogy can tie upward these loose ends.
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Best trilogy!
This film is outstanding the best in the trilogy, planet of the apes is the best trilogy in history these motion-picture show are incredible. But this moving picture is the best of the 3, its a lamentable, intense, powerful and so much more. Definitely should picket this flick (watch Rising, and Dawn offset to help empathize ceasar's journey and how he survives) 10/ten.
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Disappointing
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So obvious that the writers Mark Bomback, Matt Reeves, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silvery know zilch nearly anything U.S. Military related.
Author Pierre Boulle of 1963 La Planete des Singes, must exist doing backflips in his grave.
The original Planet of the Apes movies (1968, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973) were much meliorate and closer to what the volume was about.
These Remakes (to cater to the Millennials (ages 18 to 39)) are merely as disappointing every bit Tim Burton's Failed 2001 Remake, Planet of the Apes.
War, what State of war?, more than like a small skirmish.
(Spoiler) At the Opening Scenes U.S. War machine do Non agglomeration upward and get close together every bit i handgrenade, RPG, landmine volition kill many. U.Southward. Military use Night Vision Devices to obtain a pregnant reward, instead of rifle mounted flashlights with visible light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation aiming devices.
(Spoiler) U.S. Military do not choose places that give the Enemy Any Tactical Advantages (at the bottom of a valley surrounded by mountains, depression locations, places that tin be flooded, flat terrain). They would never accept been at a location bailiwick to rock slides, nor avalanches.
(Spoiler) Standard Operating Procedure U.S. Armed forces exercise Not Charge into Enemy Machineguns like World War 1, Earth War two, Korean State of war. Electric current thought is to apply Airstrikes, Prowl Missile Attacks, "Drone" Strikes, Field Artillery, Mortars, Grenade Launchers from a altitude (out of Enemy Weapons Range) to completely eliminate the Enemy. Using these Fires the Enemy is trapped like in a trash compacter, with the Fires behind, to the flanks of the Enemy, with the Fires behind the Enemy preventing Resupply or Reinforcements (Ape Cavalry would take go equus caballus meat domestic dog food), the Fires behind the Enemy moves closer forcing the Enemy to exit their Defensive Positions and attack U.S. Military Machinegun fortifications and defensive positions, event the Enemy gets slaughtered.
Humans take had Thousands of Years to develop the Art of War, the Apes aught, yet the Motion picture Writers brand the Apes appear to have Graduate from U.South. Armed services State of war College.
Woody Harrelson, needs to go back to doing what he did best, that innocent ignorant Cheers Employee, not a Colonel, U.S. Military machine routinely does Psychological Exams, Woody Harrelson would have never made it from O-i (2nd Lieutenant) to O-2 (First Lieutenant) with all the blunders he made.
The Authors demand to terminate using the successful Anti War moving-picture show Apocalypse Now 1979 equally a template, and go creative with their own ideas. Watching this was similar watching a Political Correct (script written by PETA, as Humans Bad, Animals Practiced) G Rated version of R Rated Apocalypse Now.
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The Capper to a classic trilogy
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War for the Planet of the Apes, the third pic in what I would phone call a classic trilogy, probably the best all-around set of 3 we've gotten in the 21st Century, hands downwardly.
This is why nosotros go to the movies. In 2011 no one was expecting much from another Planet of the Apes motion picture, especially afterwards the Tim Burton debacle 10 years before it. Merely we came abroad from it non but entertained, but with a feeling that we only watched an iconic character being born.
Caesar will be to apes what Hugh Jackman is to Wolverine and right at present both are looking like Oscar contenders, finally.
Both characters are also involved in a war of another's making, also against humans. Caesar has agreed that those in his tribe must become to higher basis for their own protection and he even stays behind to atomic number 82 the military away from the rest of them.
This is a Caesar nosotros've seen get from innocent kid to cruelly-treated fauna to off-white and peaceful leader to the regrettable warrior he's had to become because Koba, the ape he trusted, threw him back into this fight. He wanted nothing more than than protection for his family unit and tribe.
Anyone who thinks Andy Serkis isn't doing some of the best acting they've ever seen here has no idea what acting fifty-fifty is. The ape-body movements have almost become second nature now to the astringent emotions of guilt and anger that Caesar is going through.
Serkis is bringing all that out and no, if he does win something that doesn't mean that he has to bring all the visual effects people up with him. Did Daniel Solar day Lewis have to bring upwardly the brand-up people when he won for "Lincoln"? No. Why is this whatever unlike? The motion- capture performer needs to be recognized, and there has been no better than Serkis.
I also love that Caesar is also fighting this last battle here and his same brothers who helped him escape captivity in the beginning moving-picture show voluntarily are correct along with him for this. Information technology has a "Saving Private Ryan"/ "Band of Brothers" type vibe, and this is not the but time i'll exist making reference to other war films throughout this review.
But yep these are a lovable and gentle group of five apes, so chill and laid dorsum simply willing to do anything for Caesar and that is actually cool and actually touching, especially the relationship between Caesar and Maurice. Steve Zahn too joined the pack as a comic relief ape who sorta reminded me a chip of Dobby, just he's OK.
And remember I told y'all I would be making more references to war movies? Well Woody Harrelson'southward villain is a brilliantly conceived psychopath who definitely compares to a classic graphic symbol from picture history, but I won't say who for fear of giving too much away. But I volition say Harrelson is perfect for something like this and is the all-time villain this summer so far.
A major amount of credit should be given to director Matt Reeves, and screenwriters Mark Bomback, Rick Jaffa, and Amanda Silver, least of which for making an ape riding on horseback then much cooler, and less stupid, with each passing flick.
The fact that Reeves is going to be directing the next Batman moving picture is particularly interesting to me because the guy doesn't revel in violence in whatever way. His piece of work on these Apes movies is of violence every bit a sad necessity. That'due south Caesar, and that'south besides more of a Batman people can go behind.
Yes, battles bookend this film and in that location is also a pretty neat avalanche sequence towards the end simply this is a summer blockbuster that doesn't feel the need to give united states one over-the- elevation action sequence after the next and yous know what, it proves that'southward OK.
It has a somber tone only is never depressing. There's a great theme here linking consciousness and the darker parts of human nature, and the film runs the gamut of beingness heartbreaking, moving, suspenseful, and even inspiring. Yeah, Caesar being tied to a cross in i scene is a bit on the nose every bit far as symbolism, but he's earned it.
Lastly, Michael Giacchino'due south musical score just sends this finale of Caesar's saga off right. The whole series has simply been outstanding. This is what happens when you devote efforts to the here and now rather than to some afar universe (looking at y'all The Mummy) and on making sure plot threads make sense and take purpose (looking at you Transformers).
It's also what happens when your lead histrion is fantastic, when the heart is in the right identify, when the goal is the brand something that stands the test of time and that volition make people want to automatically want to get dorsum to it and say that was one hell of a hero that series created. If you know me, you know I don't ordinarily enlarge things simply this is a classic upwardly there with Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Nolan's Batman trilogy. Add information technology to the final.
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one/10?!? You lot gotta be joking!
Third fourth dimension I encounter the three movies and I'thousand still wondering how tin someone rate this third one ane star...
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A Poetic Terminal Chapter
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War for the Planet of the Apes isn't the masterpiece I hoped it'd be. As someone deeply invested in the characters however, it'due south still a highly satisfying, emotionally- profound final chapter for the trilogy. State of war also compensates for its relative lack of apologue/social commentary with an intricately complex (and rather poetic) character/story structure, calculation new merits to the franchise even if dissatisfying others.
I've been studying/writing about the unabridged Planet of the Apes franchise for the month leading up to my first viewing of State of war. Down the line (probably when the director'due south commentary comes out), I'll revisit my thoughts. For now, here are my impressions.
Matt Reeves returns from Dawn with equitable appetite, making this the best-directed of the trilogy, addressing all of my principal issues from the previous pic. Virtually notably, the pacing is ameliorate than Dawn's, with the emotional core e'er at the forefront and never sidelined. This motion-picture show nevertheless doesn't have the unrelenting momentum of Rise, just it never dragged for me, and felt shorter than ii hours (every bit opposed to the ii+ hr runtime). This was enhanced past the riveting (just admittedly thin) action sequences, particularly one not far into the movie, which had me on edge. The sense of telescopic was far more than realized in this film, venturing through different landscapes while not feeling claustrophobic, and implying a massive new world of unknown territory. Overall this was an ambitious film, just it didn't innovate from Dawn as Dawn innovated from Rise- -at the fourth dimension shooting in the mud and rain, now opting for a tamer, snowy environment.
Visually, this is zippo short of a spectacle. The (borderline R-rated) Holocaust imagery is genuinely haunting and unsettling, and crafts a unique tone with the sci-fi premise. Chinlund'southward production pattern is more than enthralling than Dawn's, fifty-fifty if more greenscreen was used to get the result, contradicting the ambitious physical sets from before. The cinematography past Seresin also improves here, achieving some rather interesting shots, if all the same less engaging than the symbolic photography from Rise. As for the CG, I'm blown abroad. Every bit skillful every bit the previous films were, in that location were all the same moments in which the furnishings were noticeably computer-generated. In War. . . the effects are flawless--so seamless that I never once really saw "CGI". The effects in here are no less than groundbreaking. Spectacle isn't everything though, every bit there were various, smaller directorial flaws woven throughout.
For one, the championship card didn't match the manner of the first two films, and the highlights of the former films' titles felt shoehorned-in. Also consider the distracting Coke truck in the eye of nowhere, and the ridiculously sparse layers of snow covering the tunnels. How much endeavor would it have taken to evidence the characters excavation or mining through stone? I tin mostly excuse these smaller flaws on merits of the meticulously- crafted story.
This is the sole film of the trilogy which wasn't written or adjusted from a draft by Rick Jaffa/Amanda Silver, who retrospectively had a ameliorate agreement of the franchise's allegorical implications than Reeves/Bomback (who wrote this film). At present, Reeves knows how to create a brilliantly-layered story (non sure about Bomback), but his efforts left much to exist desired in the way of commentary/allegory. There are clear (and often brutal) allusions to the Holocaust, with depictions of scapegoating minorities for predicaments the accuser is guilty of. In the way of contemporary commentary, the humans are trying to build a wall which ultimately proves useless (remind you of anything?). All in all though, it doesn't reverberate the serial' core apologue of racism very well, presenting null especially insightful or impressive. The final culprits are a scattering of "Did they really just do that?" plot conveniences, mainly the tunnels with conveniently placed holes, but where the writing actually thrives in this film is structure.
In State of war, we're presented with an abundance of reversals/reflections on the one-time films' themes. Consider that for the get-go time since Rise, Caesar finds himself in a muzzle and inciting a revolution. We also see him abused with water, and fed slop. Also consider the dramatic irony/poetic justice of the virus: designed by humans, activating the speech centers/enhancing intelligence for apes, at present doing the precise opposite for humans, effectively switching their roles in a quite literal interpretation of Planet of the Apes' core reversal. Additionally, Alpha Omega isn't just an easter egg--it's about this film every bit the end of a trilogy and the beginning of a vast mythology, accentuating the motifs within the motion picture.
Character structure in War is also impressive. For example, Caesar kills Nova's father. This draws a parallel betwixt Caesar and the Colonel (who previously killed Caesar's family unit). This turn non merely reflects Caesar's disillusionment with humanity, but incites another parallel with his erstwhile opponent, Koba. Note that the now-orphaned Nova is a reflection of immature Caesar, growing up and learning to sign with the reverse species. The performances are strong all-around, and there's not much new to exist said (also I'1000 butting heads with IMDb's discussion limit). I'll add that I really enjoyed the tragic/comedic graphic symbol of Bad Ape, and that Serkis was bright yet once again.
I still find Doyle's score for Ascension to be the best of the trilogy, but Giacchino manages a noticeable improvement from his work on Dawn. Though all the same uncomplicated in orchestration, the music feels far more realized/developed here, and some nice new themes are added to the fold. I would take liked to hear more Goldsmith sensibilities (and Doyle'southward themes), just what we got was fantastic nonetheless.
Not long after screening this motion-picture show, I wanted to lookout it again. Had this movie integrated more than intelligent commentary and emblematic content, this could have been the second masterpiece within the Apes franchise, next to the 1968 film. I just hope that Fox keeps their damn dirty paws off my Apes until there's another story worth telling.
Score: 9/10
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Closes the trilogy in a spectacular way.
The closing of this trilogy could not have been better, War for the Planet of the Apes closes the trilogy with cardinal and manages to exist the best one of the trilogy also, not only i of the best films of the year, but also one of the best of this decade, the trilogy Modern Planet of the Apes is one of the best trilogy I've ever seen, War for the Planet of the Apes starts already frenetic with a very skillful activeness scene, and we begin to ameliorate sympathize what goes on the screen, the plot is very good, Simply he does have a few forced scenes, simply that does not hinder evolution, Ceasar is one of the most well-developed characters of the final yr, and that owes much to Andy Serkis who embodied the character, and in my stance he deserves a lot of Oscar, I hope the university sees this, the direction is over again of Matt Reeves who directed the previous one and he does a groovy direction, Woody Harrelson does an fantabulous job as the Colonel, he is a smashing and bad and has skillful motivation The CGI is amazing, the Monkeys are very well done, the flick even with several sad moments it is has several fun and funny moments, but the jokes are very well placed, the soundtrack is great, the dialogues are very good, The picture show hits the dramatic moments and the ending is satisfying. Note 10
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The War for Caesar's Soul
If y'all have forgotten what happened in the first ii movies, don't worry. "War" opens with a clear and concise recap of the events leading up to this movie. It's a smart manner to commence and an indication of the thoughtful nature with which this movie was made.
The flick obviously depicts a literal war for planet between the humans and the apes. In that location's too a figurative and less obvious war going on—one for Caesar's soul. The flick is actually about Caesar's boxing to remain pure and gratis from detest in world that corrupted Koba and the Colonel (Woody Harrelson).
This question remains open for much of the film, every bit we see for the first fourth dimension some real cracks in Caesar'southward previously infallible morals. He has real reasons to give into the hatred (as you will run into), and his humanity is truly tested. It all boils downwardly to one scene, which of grade, I will not spoil. A bit is left to interpretation, but I personally found clarity in the scene and settled comfortably on my answer.
This picture fulfills annihilation and everything you lot could possibly desire in the final installment of this trilogy. The action sequences evangelize intensity and genuine feelings of danger. This wasn't similar many movies of this sort where the "expert guys" sort of seem invincible. Everyone felt vulnerable, which amplified the suspense greatly. Additionally, the storytelling is flawless. It's littered with foreshadowing, eye-popping imagery, and provocative social parallels.
While the excellent visuals and storytelling were expected, at that place were also two elements that took me aback by how well they were executed. The offset was the dialogue, which honored the Apes' basic vocabulary and still managed to showcase the depths of their awareness. The other element was the performances of the actors playing apes.
This may audio strange to say, only I recollect Andy Serkis deserves serious Academy Accolade consideration. His gravitas and emotional complexity come up across conspicuously even though he never really appears on screen.
Caesar is one of the about deeply fascinating and thoughtful characters in contempo motion picture retention, as evidenced by his growth over these three movies. It's time Serkis received proper recognition for bringing Caesar to life.
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Skirmish of the planet of the apes.
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Pierre Boulle the French novelist wrote Planet of the Apes (Originally The Monkey Planet). A classic SF novel. In 1968 it was filmed and so started the cinematic journey which leads to this. I watched Boxing for the Planet of the apes as a young human being. I thought that this moving-picture show was going to be forth the same lines as that movie. After all, all of the trailers pitch it as a war betwixt the apes and homo. I was really looking forward to it. I liked the last ii movies. They were not as good equally the original series but were still interesting SF movies in their ain right. As well, everything has been amend than the Tim Burton Planet of the apes.
So I put on my 3d glasses and sat down in Forest Green London to spotter the war that would change the face of the planet. And so there is a brief skirmish. And so the head ape Corny (as the plot is) sets out to find those responsible for doing wrong to him (yawn). Bring on the WAR I thought. Then they ride around for a chip. Next, we get Escape from Colditz, the nifty escape or Prison Break. I am nevertheless waiting for the promised state of war. At that end, there is a battle. Not against the apes every bit they are all escaping. Though unfortunately none of them get on a motorcycle and try to jump over barriers.
I walked out of the cinema and thought what a pile of dung.
The 3d is pathetic. Actually this is a moving-picture show that could accept been practiced in 3d but wasn't. It is at least xl minutes too long. Too, information technology is not the motion-picture show they promised. There are no wars in it. It is littered with mistakes. My favourite is the 350-pound gorilla on a equus caballus. No, that horse would have been dead.
Lastly and this is my normal grump. Why did it non say it was based on Planet of the apes by Pierre Boulle? No mention of him in this shamefully bad moving-picture show.
I actually wanted to similar this moving picture. What I got was a movie that surpassed Burton's POTA's for the worst one in the serial.
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Merely the Best of the Franchise
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Believe information technology or non, I debated for a long time every bit to whether or not I was going to lookout man this. I plant the original (in this genre'south reboot) to be amend than the original, only found its sequel to exist only boring, overrated, and most unwatchable. And then, there'south the 3rd installment.
I cannot believe how involved I became in this moving picture. I establish the writing, the story, the pace, the directing--everything--to be leaps and bounds above the other two films. The casting for this pic was perfect. What actually blew me away, though, was the actual story. Everything is tied upward and all questions answered in the 3rd chapter. What's fifty-fifty more amazing is it all makes sense!
When the motion picture opens, the humans are trying to flush out Caesar and his minions. Afterwards years of battle, it seems a certain faction of the humans have constitute a Messiah; someone who will lead them to the retaking of their land. Known only as "The Colonel," and delightfully portrayed past Woody Harrellson, I cannot think of too many characters on film I accept despised more. On his way in search of The Colonel, Caesar begins to discover something may non be correct in the community of humans.
Rated PG-13 for sci-fi violence and torture, this is ane of the best films of this year. I highly recommend it.
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Predictable, full of clichés, but very well done.
This is a movie made for the audiences cry, shake, go involved at one hundred pct into the story. Yes, this is the best film of the franchise to me, helped past CGI effects at their peak. But there is no real surprise, if y'all already know the American blockbusters for over 13. I particularely noticed Woody Harrelson in colonel Kurz like graphic symbol, of course a tribute to APOCALYPSE NOW's character played by Marlon Brando. The tribute is so obvious when we run into this secluded colonel, commander in main of an regular army of mercenaries, shaving his head with a razor and talking in some enigmatic style with his visitors in his.dark room. No 1 seems to have noticed this tribute, but I take not read all the comments, more than nine hundreds.
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