Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

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Planet of the Apes: The Ultimate Review Roundup

Film review - Planet of the Apes - Reboot - Sequel - Wes Ball

From gripping stories to lack of character development, find out what the latest instalment has in store on the ape planet!

Planet of the Apes franchise has captured the hearts of audiences with its gripping stories and intense ape-filled action. The latest installment, 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,' delivers a tale of survival that connects with the essence of the series. While some critics praise its reboot and dark, compelling nature, others critique the lack of character development and screenplay quality. The franchise's evolution is questioned as the crazed ape leader, Proximus Caesar, takes center stage in this prequel.

As the fourth film in the modern Planet of the Apes series, 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' resets its timeline, channeling the post-ape revolution scenario of the original. With a mix of praise for its storytelling and criticism for its shortcomings, the film continues the battle for Earth's future in a sci-fi action-packed narrative.

In a world where ape reign dominates, 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' reigns supreme, captivating audiences with its intense storyline. The film's ability to reset the timeline and bring a fresh perspective to the ape saga keeps fans engaged and eager for what's next in the franchise.

In conclusion, 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' continues the stellar franchise's legacy with a mix of dark intensity and compelling storytelling. As audiences await the next chapter in the ape saga, the film's ability to connect with the spirit of the original series sets it apart as a worthy addition to the Planet of the Apes universe.

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes review: A gripping story that ... (The Irish Times)

Despite the linguistic atrocity of the title, the film is good enough to deserve the sequels it gestures towards.

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'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Review: At Last, the Ape Future (Variety)

The franchise essentially reboots with a tale of survival that may be the first film in the series to connect with the spirit of 'Planet of the Apes.'

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes review: Latest instalment is 'the ... (BBC News)

While there are plenty of apes in action in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, the latest instalment lacks character development and a decent screenplay.

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes review – future simians swing ... (The Guardian)

This hopefully final prequel to the original movie reveals the story of the crazed ape leader Proximus Caesar – but it's time the franchise evolved.

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'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Takes the Series One ... (Rolling Stone)

The successfully rebooted franchise resets its timeline and channel the '68 original's post-ape revolution scenario. You'll want to throw your feces.

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A Stellar Franchise Continues Its Reign in Kingdom of the Planet of ... (Vanity Fair)

The fourth film in the modern Planet of the Apes series is dark and compelling.

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Review: 'Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes' Delivers A Glorious ... (Forbes)

The battle for Earth's future continues in the latest chapter of the sci-fi action franchise. Can the latest chapter help bring audiences back to theaters ...

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Film Review: 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Takes the ... (Awards Radar)

Awards Radar seeks to provide objective, thoughtful, and wide-ranging coverage of the awards season, as well as the entertainment world in general.

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'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' actor says character is 'metaphor ... (WLS-TV)

LOS ANGELES -- It all started with a movie back in 1968, when Charlton Heston led the cast of "Planet of the Apes." More movies followed.

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a gripping watch (RTE.ie)

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes succeeds both as a sequel/reboot and a solid standalone tale, while director Wes Ball, who previously helmed the Maze ...

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'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' makes it official: They rule (The Washington Post)

As digital technology has improved film by film, to the point where the CGI chimps, gorillas and orangutans are more breathtakingly hyper-real than ever, the ...

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How the 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' movie sometimes put ... (USA TODAY)

But no. We're talking leeches here, people. "The leeches were disgusting!" says Owen Teague, who plays "Kingdom" ape protagonist Noa, literally cringing at the ...

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'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' review: A smart rethink (Los Angeles Times)

After successful sequels helmed by Matt Reeves, director Wes Ball, best known for the 'Maze Runner' movies, brings youthful energy to the still-vital ...

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'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Director Wes Ball on the ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes director Wes Ball talks the ending of the movie, and what it means for humans and apes going forward in the series.

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'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Director/Producer on Creating a ... (The Walt Disney Company)

"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" director Wes Ball on crafting a "prequel and a sequel" to the iconic franchise.

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes: How to Watch (Esquire.com)

“It's a wonderful day!” boasts a monkey in the trailer for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. He's not lying. With positive early reviews and masterfully ...

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Does 'Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes' Have An End Credits ... (Forbes)

"Kingdom of The Planet of The Apes" is the fourth in a series of reboot movies. Does it have an end credits scene to indicate that there are more Apes ...

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'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' director calls new movie a 'roller ... (WLS-TV)

Director Wes Ball says he was inspired by special effects and the "Avatar" movie. ByGina Sirico and George Pennacchio OTRC logo.

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes takes the series in a different ... (ABC Life)

Starring: Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Duran, Peter Macon, William H. Macy. When: In cinemas now. Likely to make you feel: Like a barrel of monkeys.

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'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Score Nods to Jerry Goldsmith (Variety)

The film picks up 300 years after Caesar's death, in a post-apocalyptic world where the Apes rule. Even though Paesano was telling a new story, he wanted to ...

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'Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes' Solid Previews Around $6M ... (Deadline)

This Wes Ball directed PG-13 sequel takes place 300 years after the events of Matt Reeves' War for the Planet of the Apes. Related Stories.

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'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Review (The Bulwark)

After a title card recapping the events of the three previous films, we open in a village of apes who raise eagles as hunters. Director Wes Ball and writer Josh ...

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