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Planet of the Apes

Release Date:Rating:

January 1st, 2001
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Genres:

Sci-Fi, Action/Adventure, Drama

Subgenres:

Alternative Realities, Animals, Based on Book/Play, Military, Post Apocalyptic, Remake, Space, Stranded, War

Plot Synopsis:

Movie somewhat based on a novel by Pierre Boulle and remake of the 1968 film of the same name. This time around the action is helmed by wunderkind Tim Burton and the whole production is...

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oh dear, Burton falls short with this film remake. if you want a fantastic film then watch the original, if you want a modern version that is "okay" and dark, but with no substance then watch this version.
Posted aug 25, 2008 10:10 am pt

A strange and boring remake with a dull stroyline and annoying monkeys as the enemy. The film drags along and has uninteresting characters, but when the fight scenes come, they're actually very good.
Posted jul 24, 2008 2:09 am pt

This film completely changes the original. Gone are the ideas behind the first that show up so well and so strongly and this one seems to be lacking a lot more.
Posted may 12, 2008 11:33 pm pt

Compared to the original, it didn't succeed in matching or surpassing it. On it's own, a very decent movie, very good production values with set design, makeup, and overall acting. Mark Walberg's characterization was a bit dry and cold, but that...
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Posted jan 19, 2008 8:38 pm pt

Ok, first I have to say, no it don't hold up to the first. With that out of the way, that just don't matter to me. It wasn't suposed to be the same and much like I don't think bad direct to DVD sequils make the first any worse, so do remakes. [+] Read Full Review
Posted jan 13, 2008 11:23 am pt


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