Fast forward many generations or to be more accurate about 300 years from "War for the Planet of the Apes" to a brand new trilogy in this universe that started in our real world in 2011 with "Rise" followed by "Dawn" and "War".
"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" proves no one can stop the reign!
So in fact it's more of a prequel, but includes the story arcs from the rebooted trilogy, whilst also being a clear nod to the original Charlton Heston/ Roddy McDowall 1968 "Planet of the Apes"
Director Wes Hall didn't want a direct sequel to "War for the Planet of the Apes".
Instead the director jumped centuries ahead in the timeline to prepare for the next instalment and trilogy.
This new movie opens with Caesar's burial ceremony, which feels very Native American or even Nordic.
Then it flashes forward to explore what's become of Caesar's legacy, his ideas, his values and especially his motto for all Apes.
The CGI and Blue Screen are next level.
Goofs: Bunkers that still have power after 3 centuries, are still shiny and need no housekeeping.
Plus sea water that rises above sea water level.
"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" is the first to be shot in IMAX and would look even more awesome screened in that format.
I saw an advance screening in XD with new Laser Projection and was blown away by the VFX with city scapes transformed into jungles, ballparks reclaimed by nature, beaches littered with washed up rusting hulks of ships and high definition Ape facial expressions.
BTW. This is the first modern Ape movie shot without Andy Serkis, but it does star Kevin Durand ("The Strain"), William H. Macy ("Shameless") and Owen Teague ("Bloodline").
Watch out for: One of the most iconic death by birds scenes since Alfred Hitchcock.
Now I can't wait for the reboot of the '68 version where apes are reading, bearing guns, governed and all the crazy stuff that made this concept so fascinating to me as a youth.
"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" has blown my mind.
Its message is about how society functions better with decency, morality and compassion...valuable things that the OG Caesar taught his clan and passed on through many generations...because together we are strong as a society, not divided.
"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" is like "Mad Max: Fury Road" with Apes and you're getting the big picture.
What a wonderful day...to see a movie where you'll believe Apes can swear!
"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" proves no one can stop the reign!
So in fact it's more of a prequel, but includes the story arcs from the rebooted trilogy, whilst also being a clear nod to the original Charlton Heston/ Roddy McDowall 1968 "Planet of the Apes"
Director Wes Hall didn't want a direct sequel to "War for the Planet of the Apes".
Instead the director jumped centuries ahead in the timeline to prepare for the next instalment and trilogy.
This new movie opens with Caesar's burial ceremony, which feels very Native American or even Nordic.
Then it flashes forward to explore what's become of Caesar's legacy, his ideas, his values and especially his motto for all Apes.
The CGI and Blue Screen are next level.
Goofs: Bunkers that still have power after 3 centuries, are still shiny and need no housekeeping.
Plus sea water that rises above sea water level.
"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" is the first to be shot in IMAX and would look even more awesome screened in that format.
I saw an advance screening in XD with new Laser Projection and was blown away by the VFX with city scapes transformed into jungles, ballparks reclaimed by nature, beaches littered with washed up rusting hulks of ships and high definition Ape facial expressions.
BTW. This is the first modern Ape movie shot without Andy Serkis, but it does star Kevin Durand ("The Strain"), William H. Macy ("Shameless") and Owen Teague ("Bloodline").
Watch out for: One of the most iconic death by birds scenes since Alfred Hitchcock.
Now I can't wait for the reboot of the '68 version where apes are reading, bearing guns, governed and all the crazy stuff that made this concept so fascinating to me as a youth.
"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" has blown my mind.
Its message is about how society functions better with decency, morality and compassion...valuable things that the OG Caesar taught his clan and passed on through many generations...because together we are strong as a society, not divided.
"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" is like "Mad Max: Fury Road" with Apes and you're getting the big picture.
What a wonderful day...to see a movie where you'll believe Apes can swear!