Movie Review of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
20th Century Studios
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Welcome to the planet where the apes are rulers and the humans – as far as we know – are reduced to a subspecies. This is the state of existence we are introduced to by director Wes Ball. This is a movie for fans of the “Planet of the Apes” franchise and regard it does not disappoint. This is an action movie with a gripping story. I was enthralled by the plot, the story arcs of the primary protagonists, and the well-crafted action sequences.
The film takes place years after the death of Caesar, the original leader of the apes. There is an inevitable power tussle between different tribes of apes with the new ruler, Proximus Caesar (Kevin Durand), fixated on obtaining the tools and knowledge of the humans. The film follows the path of chimpanzee Noa (Owen Teague), who confronts Proximus Caesar, deliberates over Caesar's legacy, and attempts to chart a way forward for all of ape-kind. The film isn't long on dialogue, nor does it contain dense plot developments, instead dramatic battle scenes, violence, and confrontations to build the story and keep the audience in suspense… This is a film that leaves the viewer entertained and taking a side in this epic contest.
Rating: 3.5 jailbirds – “Entertaining and thought-provoking.”
Welcome to the planet where the apes are rulers and the humans – as far as we know – are reduced to a subspecies. This is the state of existence we are introduced to by director Wes Ball. This is a movie for fans of the “Planet of the Apes” franchise and regard it does not disappoint. This is an action movie with a gripping story. I was enthralled by the plot, the story arcs of the primary protagonists, and the well-crafted action sequences.
The film takes place years after the death of Caesar, the original leader of the apes. There is an inevitable power tussle between different tribes of apes with the new ruler, Proximus Caesar (Kevin Durand), fixated on obtaining the tools and knowledge of the humans. The film follows the path of chimpanzee Noa (Owen Teague), who confronts Proximus Caesar, deliberates over Caesar's legacy, and attempts to chart a way forward for all of ape-kind. The film isn't long on dialogue, nor does it contain dense plot developments, instead dramatic battle scenes, violence, and confrontations to build the story and keep the audience in suspense… This is a film that leaves the viewer entertained and taking a side in this epic contest.
Rating: 3.5 jailbirds – “Entertaining and thought-provoking.”
Date Published
March 6, 2025
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