Huge fan of the classics but haven't seen any of the new ones.
Huge fan of the classics but haven't seen any of the new ones.
I agree, but even so, calling Rise the "weakest one" is bit of disservice to it, as it is still a damn good movie in its own right.I'd rather have a trilogy where the weakest film is the first one than where the weakest film is the last one. An arc that continuously succeeds my expectations is better than an arc where the final movie is a dud.
Cool, so maybe we actually get a remake of the first film so it all comes full circle.
While there is some truth to that, honestly, I would say none of the Apes movies have a "planet feeling." Even the original movie/series does not really get into what's happening with the rest of the planet.I really want to see this iteration writ large. The series has yet to feel like a "planet" of apes. It's more like "small west coast region of the apes".
While there is some truth to that, honestly, I would say none of the Apes movies have a "planet feeling." Even the original movie/series does not really get into what's happening with the rest of the planet.
They're very good. The second eapecially.Huge fan of the classics but haven't seen any of the new ones.
I still have to see the second one.
They are not just spectacular reboots, but fantastic films on their own.
Wait these movies are genuinely good? I always thought they were throwaway quality stuff like Xmen Apocalypse and Jurassic World...
Is this a 21 Jump Street thing of this bad sounding idea actually being awesome
I more had the original movie/series in my mind, but yes, you are correct.Wasn't there a bunch of crazy time travel bullshit and it was clear the apes controlled the whole planet? I guess it's just never been clear to me in this series whether there are other bands of apes or not.
I'd rather have a trilogy where the weakest film is the first one than where the weakest film is the last one. An arc that continuously succeeds my expectations is better than an arc where the final movie is a dud.
This trilogy of movies might be the most underrated trilogy of all time. Day one for this
While there is some truth to that, honestly, I would say none of the Apes movies have a "planet feeling." Even the original movie/series does not really get into what's happening with the rest of the planet.
They are so good. Do yourself a favor and check out the first two before the third leaves theaters.Huge fan of the classics but haven't seen any of the new ones.
That Andy Serkis really doesn't get any proper awards recognition for his performances in these films is absurd.
Lol. Then this series is alternate history not sci-fi. Let's quit with semantics and wordplay.As a lifelong fan, I have never considered SW to be sci-fi. It's a fantasy in a sci-fi setting.
Lol. Then this series is alternate history not sci-fi. Let's quit with semantics and wordplay.
Edit: wait a second...is the Matt Damon plant of the apes still a part of this universe? They should just retcon that trash.
I would watch Plant of the Apes starring Matt Damon.
You mean Mark Wahlberg and no it's not in the same universe.
BTW, I'm not surprised this is reportedly the best one yet of the Reboot Trilogy. While Rise was very good, the movies have been getting progressively better, and building to this moment, so no surprise.
Either way, hyped as all hell.
Lol. Then this series is alternate history not sci-fi. Let's quit with semantics and wordplay.
Edit: wait a second...is the Matt Damon plant of the apes still a part of this universe? They should just retcon that trash.
Interesting that our own Expendable. didn't think highly of it.
"As Michael Giacchinos score shrieks with an over-the-top, cheeky intensity, theres the notion that Reeves has embraced a sense of winking fun as we near the climax this trilogy has been lumbering towards. That sensation quickly dissipates as much of the next two-plus hours finds Reeves feigning character development with drawn-out close-ups that register as little more than an ostentatious showcase for the peerless visual effects."
"Mark Bomback and Reeves script, while intelligibly uncomplicated structure-wise as it embraces western tropes, is also thinly sketched, pre-supposing ones attachment to these characters is greater than what actually renders, in scenes that feel like a string of clichéd signifiers that arent supported by a genuine dramatic weight. This trilogy could effectively toy with our allegiance towards humanity, thanks to the top-notch visual effects at the filmmakers disposal to render primates as authentic characters, but due to the level of self-serious import that devours every scene, its more likely one will come away feeling little loyalty towards either side of this conflict."
"War of the Planet of the Apes has all the bombast and sense of finality seemingly required for the end of a trilogy, but theres an underlying emptiness that nags with each scene. As an evolution of the morality play Reeves explored in Dawn, it still suffers the same fate: any discerning viewer will immediately latch on to everything these filmmakers have to say in the opening scenes, then must wait a few hours for the formulaic conventions to plod along. Aside from the amusing supporting character Bad Ape (Steve Zahn at his Zahniest) and a bit of peppy fun as a prison escape is carried out, a sense spontaneity and inventiveness is sorely missing. Humanity may be on its last legs, but if Reeves wants to dissect it in any compelling way, he should show at least a shred of it." - Jordan Raup
Too self-serious and forced drama for him.
Smart by Fox to lift embargo so early. The movie is inbetween Spidey and Dunkirk....hopefully this ends up being just as successful as Dawn.
Didn't do crazy business in the states but ended up over 700m WW which is awesome. Hopefully general audience are ready for two bleak ass movies back to back in this and Dunkirk.
The trailers have done a terrible job at selling the movie. I'm going to go see it just because I've pretty much loved all of Nolan's films but if I didn't know it was Nolan, I'd probably skip Dunkirk.Anecdotal but no-one in my movie viewing circle is excited for Dunkirk. In contrast, we all went to the midnight viewing for Interstellar...
I'm sure Dunkirk will he good, but it doesn't look particularly interesting.
Anecdotal but no-one in my movie viewing circle is excited for Dunkirk. In contrast, we all went to the midnight viewing for Interstellar...
I'm sure Dunkirk will he good, but it doesn't look particularly interesting.