"Planet of the Apes" LOOKED great! The make-up was phenomenal, the ape mannerisms were top notch and the production design was excellent! Some have complained about the overuse of wire work, but in all of the movies I've seen, this is where it belonged. Charlton Heston's line was delivered hilariously for those who remember the original! Upon entering the theatre, I refused to compare this film to the classic since it wouldn't be fair, so I judged it solely on its merits.
I don't care for this movie. I expect more from my movies than just eye candy which is all POTA has to offer. The story is cliched, thin and excruciatingly slow, characters are one dimensional and the film never reaches a climax. For all intents and purposes, the film ends twice and both endings are equally ludicrous.
If you MUST see this in the theatre, load your favorite disc in your Discman and listen to it while looking at the awesome visuals - you won't miss a thing. If you want to see a movie with a great story and awesome eye candy, rent "The Matrix".
I don't care for this movie. I expect more from my movies than just eye candy which is all POTA has to offer. The story is cliched, thin and excruciatingly slow, characters are one dimensional and the film never reaches a climax. For all intents and purposes, the film ends twice and both endings are equally ludicrous.
If you MUST see this in the theatre, load your favorite disc in your Discman and listen to it while looking at the awesome visuals - you won't miss a thing. If you want to see a movie with a great story and awesome eye candy, rent "The Matrix".