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Planet of the Apes
A movie directed by Tim Burton
Billed as a "reimagining" of the original 1968 film, Tim Burton's extraordinary Planet of the Apes constantly borders on greatness, adhering to the spirit of Pierre Boulle's original novel while exploring fresh and inventive ideas and … see full wiki
Tags:
Movies, Action Movies, Science Fiction Movies, Thriller Movies, Adventure Movies, Planet Of The Apes Series
Cast:
Helena Bonham Carter,
Paul Giamatti,
David Warner,
Tim Roth,
Estella Warren,
Kris Kristofferson,
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Director:
Tim Burton
Genre:
Action,
Adventure,
Sci-Fi,
Thriller
Release Date:
27 July 2001 (USA)
MPAA Rating:
PG-13
3 reviews about Planet of the Apes
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This movie isn't like the 1968 classic Planet of the Apes. The plot isn't as substantive or thought-provoking. Rather, it is an action movie more along the lines of the contemporaneous The Time Machine. However, the makeup for the apes is pretty good, even after 8 years. Overall, this can be a fun movie to watch, but won't have the staying power of the classic.
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I've seen the original "Planet of the Apes" and most of its horrid sequels, but I have to admit that I really enjoyed Tim Burton's re-imagined vision of Simian supremacy. Mark Wahlberg is perfectly cast as our shining hero of homo sapiens. Helena Bonham Carter seems to be enjoying herself running around in chimp makeup. Paul Giamatti plays a rather cowardly slavetrader and who can forget Michael Clarke Duncan demanding that everyone, "Bow your head!" Tim Roth plays Thade in a rather sinister style. … more
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This movie was entertaining and very different from either the original movie or the book (actually it was closer to the book). The special effects were excellent as well as the make-up and the body movements of the actors. Charlton Heston makes an appearance as an ape and quotes verbatim one of his most famous lines from the original movie but it seems out of context. Possible Spoiler ahead: Not to give away the ending, but it … more
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