Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is so supremely stunning to look at with its scenery, CGI, set design, landscapes. All worth seeing and all hold up. After the Ceasar Trilogy, colld they do it again? Why would they? Y\es Hollywood is capitalizing on making more of these but this one is worth it though not the best – though very good. The last two films were outstanding and so it was a tough goal to reach with this one. The great trilogy is the barometer but let’s not compare – let’s enjoy this for its own merits. Some scenes are some of the best equal to other installments. I will say this: The effects here are equal to anything seen in Avatar: The Way of the Water
This film is set generations after War for the Planet of the Apes following Noa who tries to beat another ape clan to quash the history of Ceasar. This version – film 10 – takes place generations after Ceasar. The trilogy had ended so well – who knew there was room for even more storytelling and it works.
Directed by Wes Ball (The Maze Runner) the story starts with three teen-age chimpanzees who are headed by Noa (Owen Teague) and then an old scholar shares the stories of Ceasar telling of many secrets. Won’t give up the ending of course but you will enjoy.
THE CGI IS SPECTACULAR
The CGI leads the way and exceptional cinematography by Gyula Pados. Hard to believe this franchise began in 1968 and stays worthy to today. The effects feel truly fresh. Science fiction franchises come around all the time but this one is in a class byitself and to watch the progression since the late 60’s is a ride. Like many chapters of a great book.
145 minutes, now that’s long you are thinking when you start it – thinking – well this better be worth the time as most of the cast is unknown so really even more so – better be worth it – but yes – worth it. Hunker down for yet another chapter of ride (and yes, though this may not be the best ever, we are definitely up for film 11)
