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Description
In remaking this classic sci-fi horror film, director Tim Burton takes on a whopping challenge and succeeds. Astronaut Leo Davidson (Mark Wahlberg) is part of a space station crew that, in the year 2029, is conducting experiments in training genetically engineered chimps to perform complex away missions. When Leos chimp disappears into a worm hole, Leo unadvisedly goes after him, ending up in a parallel world in which the monkeys are the keepers and humans are traded and caged like animals. Its a horrifying place, and the whole atmosphere, colored by Burtons direction and Rick Bakers incredible special effects makeup, is charged with terror. Leo becomes a heroic figure in the eyes of his defeated human brethren, and he puts his trust and his hope for escape in Ari (Helena Bonham Carter), a forward-thinking ape who believes in human rights. But Leo has formidable opponents in Thade (Tim Roth) and Attar (Michael Clark Duncan), two power-hungry, testosterone-charged apes who wish to rid the planet of humans altogether. This excellent rendition of PLANET OF THE APES is more than just a remake: it includes intense physicality on the part of the actors, complex mythology lacing the story, chilling philosophical realizations, and an amazing cameo by original APES star Charlton Heston. The combination of those complex parts make for a riveting viewing experience.
Planet Of The Apes Review
There is a saying that some films are ‘critic proof’, meaning that cinemagoers are so keen to see them that they will do well - at least initially – regardless of what the critics say. Well "Planet Of The Apes" is one of the most ‘critic proof’ films of the summer. This week’s high profile Premiere at the Odeon Leicester Square, coupled with interviews and features in practically every newspaper, on every TV show, on every radio station and all over the net means that even those too young to remember the original know this is the film to see this weekend.
The only problem with this much hype is that it makes it practically impossible for any film to live up to it, and as fun as it is "Planet Of The Apes" may well disappoint some people. Granted, it is far from perfect; with characters (both ape & human) that are consistently one dimensional, and for a Tim Burton film it is surprisingly straight forward, lacking many of the unique and offbeat touches that have made many of his previous movies so enjoyable. But it cracks along at a fair rate of knots, and even manages to raise a few laughs in between the various action scenes that pop up at regular intervals. The apes certainly impress, thanks to some fine over-the-top performances (particularly from Tim Roth as the villainous General Thade, and Paul Giamatti as the slave trading Limbo), great make up from Oscar winner Rick Baker, and the conscious decision to have them behave and move in ways far closer to their simian origins than their 60s predecessors.
In truth the movie is far more of a remake than the filmmakers would have us believe, and even shares much of the same dramatic structure as the original.
But the vast majority of cinemagoers wont know and wont care, and even the most hardcore "Apes" fanboys should be won over by a couple of not so sly in jokes, and the chance to see original leading man Charlton Heston in ape make-up. One thing's for sure; the ending – which is without a doubt the most Burtonesque thing about the whole movie – will keep you engaged in conversation long after you leave the cinema!
Special Features
Enhanced Viewing Mode Sequences, Audio Tracks By Tim Burton And Danny Elfman, Animated Menus, HBO First Look Special, Simian Academy Featurette, Face Like A Monkey Featurette, Costume Tests, On Location In Lake Powell, Chimp Symphony Op 37 A Behind The Scenes On Scoring The Film, Swinging From The Trees Stunt Work, 5 Extended Scenes, Makeup Group And Movement Tests, A Gallery Of Multi Angle Features, Theatrical Trailers, Music Video, TV Spots, Image Art And Stills Gallery, DVD Rom Content
Technical Details
Region 2
Aspect Ratio: 2.35 Wide Screen
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1\Dolby Digital DTS
Running Time: 115 minutes
Production Year: 2001
Main Language: English
Subtitles: Czech\Danish\English\Finnish\Hebrew\Hungarian\Icelandic\Norwegian\Polish\Portuguese\Swedish
Hearing Impaired Languages: English
Genre: Science Fiction
Certificate: 12 Suitable for Persons Aged 12 or Over
Director: Tim Burton
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