Planet of the Apes
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Directed by: Tim Burton
Overview
After a spectacular crash-landing on an uncharted planet, brash astronaut Leo Davidson finds himself trapped in a savage world where talking apes dominate the human race. Desperate to find a way home, Leo must evade the invincible gorilla army led by Ruthless General Thade.
Reviews (3)
Nutshell (Rated: 5)
A pathetic plot, a weak script, and a very unconvincing Mark Wahlberg in the lead role provide for a wasted opportunity, especially considering that the makeup effects by Rick Baker are truly outstanding. If you want a good reboot/remake, seek out the 2011 version and its 2 sequels.
r96sk (Rated: 5)
Yeah... pretty poor.
I didn't even know this existed until a week or so ago. Gotta be frustrating for all involved that they were in a remake/reboot of 1968's 'Planet of the Apes' that wasn't the 2011 version. This one walked so that one could fly etc.
Speaking of flying, what the hec...
CinemaSerf (Rated: 6)
This is much more of a straight remake of the original 1968 version that certainly benefits from superior visual effects and animatronics, but otherwise is really quite stodgy and sterile. Mark Wahlberg is the astronaut "Leo" who finds himself stranded on a planet that is dominated by apes that can ...
Recommendation & Similar
Planet of the Apes (1968)
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)
Big Eyes (2014)
Sleepy Hollow (1999)
Driven (2001)
Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971)
War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)
Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)
Vincent (1982)
Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973)
Valiant (2005)
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972)
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001)
Hemingway & Gellhorn (2012)
Rollerball (1975)
Big Fish (2003)
Black Gold (2011)
Death Race 2000 (1975)
The Fugitives (1986)
