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Apr 24, 2023N13m4nd rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The science fiction aspects of this movie get all the attention, which is too bad because the film is actually a harrowing portrayal of a man who finds himself reduced to the status of a despised underclass in a society where anyone he…
Apr 16, 2022jpc3 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I remember seeing it at the theater and enjoying it. It was totally set-up for a sequel which never happened. Guess it didn't make bank but its not too late. Make the sequel!
Nov 21, 2021BetweenTheSeaAndTheSky rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
At first I thought, a lot of it were illogical, then I noticed a lots of subtle racism. It's a high budget movie with wonderful costume and set design, but with a dumbdown plot that rely on needless aggression. The Charles Heston's…
Oct 03, 2021navy_cheetah_739 rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
There are a coule phenomenal lines in this movie. The main problem is the movie takes an hour to get going and then it ends. I recommend watching the Mark Wahlberg Planet of the apes or Rise of the planet of the apes.
Jun 29, 2021
The 2003 DVD is currently missing the disc containing the actual film--only the disc with special features is present.
Jul 14, 2020ADragonInTheLibrary rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The world is just as compelling as the original, but Marky-Mark phones it in as an egotistical and clueless protagonist.
Jul 14, 2020ADragonInTheLibrary rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The original scifi thriller is still compelling, even if some of it is a little dated.
NeoRauch
Mar 04, 2020NeoRauch rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
By its appeal to both the imagination and the intellect within a context of action and elemental adventure, in its relevance to the consuming issues of its time...Planet of the Apes is that rare film which will transcend all age and social…
Feb 13, 2020
I liked this movie. It has some violence and sexual scenes. It will be scary for the very young.
May 31, 2019Ephriam rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
This is the second time I have watched this and I still found it good. The ending leaves me wondering if the astronaut should have stayed on the planet and not try to get back home. The monkeys on the planet they landed on where actually…
Oct 06, 2018lindy919 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
. I remember seeing this in the theater with friends and laughing the whole time about how terrible it was. .
Jul 05, 2018
This original version of the movie is from 1968 and shows the complex issues that arise when apes develop heightened mental ability and begin to take over the world. After astronauts find themselves on a new planet where apes are in charge…
Apr 27, 2018messala2 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Even Charlton Heston couldn't sink this'n, ( I love to bash him) with a script by Rod Serling and just nimble enough direction from Franklin Schaffer. Heston had worked with him in The War Lord, which also had Maurice (Dr. Zaius) Evans.…
Feb 05, 2018
This particular copy (SFPL Bar-code # 31223120014023) is too damaged to convert. Scratches abound....
Jan 27, 2018reginator_22 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Solid film. The ending is the best!
Dec 31, 2017greatflicks rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This was a very good move we enjoyed it as much as the 1st one. After watching the show we viewed the added DVD that showed how the movie was made and that was terrific. Learned a lot and appreciate all the work that went into the movies…
Dec 21, 2017greatflicks rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
When this movie came out I avoided it because I could not imagine myself watching a movie where chimps were running the world. This evening we watched and found it to be entertaining. Look forward to watching the next two.
Mar 17, 2017goalie33_0 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
It gives you a lot to think about.
Mar 14, 2017RoyalJellyIII rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Definitely a genre defining movie...almost fifty years old, and still holds up well...makeup was breath-taking in its time, but looks just a little off by today's standards. What makes this such a great movie is the acting, the script, and…
Jul 05, 2016eliasmerkins rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
A bad movie that doesn't capture Tim Burton's sense of cinematography. The original one is way better!
feyaamante
Apr 13, 2015
It is because the cover and record information you see is for the original movie and the actual blue-Ray disc that you receive. Which sucks as I have seen the original many times. I was looking forward to seeing the new version and how…
Feb 23, 2015Mtrerobs rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
Not sure why so many of the comments here are actually for the much better 1968 Charlton Heston movie. This version could have been a better movie than it turned out, I was highly disappointed. The movie almost ended on a high point and…
Feb 18, 2015
This original film is much better than the 2001 film. This film has emotional impact. While Heston's drama goes over-the-top, Wahlberg's drama is underwhelming. Having the humans mute makes (as in the original) makes more sense.
Feb 13, 2015vanravenstein rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
I liked the original film better. The apes had better lines (and better acting) than the humans. Making humans mute made more sense. The original had more emotional impact. The ending of this film made no sense at all.
Jul 30, 2014readatyeg rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This movie is amazing, classic sci-fi. It has a thoughtful script, great actors, and strikingly beautiful cinematography. Anyone who thinks it is "cheezy" doesn't understand how to appreciate classic film -- it has to be enjoyed in the…