Just seen this and thought it was a pretty good edition to the series.

The CGI is now good enough for what is probably our first really in-depth look at the ape civilization following the fall of man.

Sure, it doesn’t have as grandiose a story as Caesar’s but it does a grand job of world building and showing us how the ape society of the distant future is functioning. The exploration of the mythology which has built up with regards to their past and Caesar’s time is also interesting.

Proximus isn’t even really a villain as such, which makes him and his vision for the future a nice counter to the uncertain goals of Noa’s human companion.

Particularly enjoyed the ending, which, when you realise it is coming, you have to laugh as it has been set up throughout the movie.

And the little kicker was good too. Setting us up nicely for a sequel which may see this reboot series veer back towards it’s origins.

Definitely well worth seeing if you’re a fan of the reboot series…

Has its moments, though overall I kinda found ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ a bit of a slog to sit through.

The original trilogy are films that I do enjoy, they’re very good. This fourth installment, however, underwhelmed me throughout its 145 minute run time. It starts off a new plot, obviously given how ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ concluded, and the new characters and their stories didn’t really interest me.

Some of the action is watchable, the military bunker angle is decent, the visual effects are strong (but we already knew that) and the bits directly with Noa and Raka are the film’s best in my opinion. I don’t, though, really recall much else about this and remember feeling quite nonplussed whilst watching; the literal final music-filled shot got me pumped though, out of nowhere. None of the cast (voice or otherwise) stand out, either.

I’d have finished this franchise with the 2017 flick, but very much sounds like the filmmakers are planning another trilogy with this one. Hopefully I’ll enjoy those (and the inevitable 2030s ‘new’ trilogy… ????) more.

Sequel is probably gonna be titled “empire of the planet of the apes”
I was waiting just to hear Proximus scream ‘WHAT A WONDERFUL DAY!’ from all the times I heard the trailer playing at the theatre. I really liked how the franchise once again showcases the humanity of the apes, like the touching funeral scene. It had breathtaking scenery throughout, especially the transformation of metropolitan cities into forests. I found it interesting how they introduced pets, a bird is an ape’s best friend, essentially. I liked that we exploring their customs in the first act of the movie.

While the film’s length and the extensive world-building sometimes made it feel a bit slow, every scene served a purpose in the end, especially considering this’s setting the stage for a new era in the Planet of the Apes movies. We get to see how the environment, the apes and the humans have evolved. I liked how the movie paid homage to Caesar without directly continuing his story; his legacy felt respectfully acknowledged. He had a good run and his story was complete.

The premise of the movie, particularly the portrayal of the antagonists, reminded me of religious wars, where the apes resemble Christian crusaders using a historic figure’s image to justify war and violence, a theme with deep implications. The movie addresses that but not in a way that will make you leave the theatre pondering. How teachings can be misconstrued.

This installment’s message felt more overt compared to the trilogy, almost as if the apes were portrayed as essentially human. The trilogy was always telling a human story through apes, it was always obvious but now the fourth installment is quite on the nose.

Good time is spent with the characters, so when moments of sadness or goodbyes arise, we feel it too. It’s slow paced but I was heavily invested. The scene where she calls out to Noah was amazing. Hearing an ‘echo’ speaking, was almost as shocking when Caesar screamed “go!” for the first time. Also was she essentially looking for an English textbook? Lol.

While Noah is the lead character, there were instances where Mae took the forefront, causing some confusion about the movie’s primary focus. She didn’t feel explored or interesting enough but I loved Freya Allan’s performance.

It’s a drama. It’s not what I was expecting, I thought it’d me more action packed, but it’s still good. It was different to my expectations the way “War for the Planet of the apes” also wasn’t a full blown war as well. I also think this is the first movie since the trilogy started where earth was now actually a planet of apes. Humans clearly have been dominated.

Following up on Caesar was always gonna be difficult, I think he was a beloved character and we got to see his whole journey. The new lead character Noah is alright, however, I didn’t find myself super captivated by him. We got to see Caesar’s full character arc, birth to death; while Noah is already a little older, coming-of-age age. His story is still interesting though.

The conflict of ideas between Noah and Mae could have been more intense. There were times when I thought “ouu this is about to be a big fight/argument” and it’s just meh. It wasn’t as thought provoking as I would’ve liked. I liked Proximus Caesar though, I thought he made quite the enticing antagonist. Second most interesting character after Raka*.

The ending hints at the possibility of another trilogy, laying a solid foundation for future installments. Overall, I liked it more than “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” but not as much as the sequels. “Dawn of the planet of the apes” is still my favorite. It’s not as epic as I thought it’d be; I think it’s more enjoyable if you’re already into the franchise. It doesn’t do anything terribly, I just didn’t walk out of the theatre thinking “wow!” People were applauding a lot throughout the movie actually. There was a guy who sat close to me and blacked out before the movie started, snoring the entire time. Thought about not waking him up after the movie finished because everyone literally just walked by him. This dude bought imax tickets, large bucket of popcorn, large soda and some more snacks, all that just to sleep before the movie started. Anyway, I still enjoyed the whole thing, and very much looking forward to whatever’s next.

Also just found out it’s directed by they who did maze runner movies and they actually both have such similar aura to them.

Rich Emotion, GREAT CGI
If someone would have said that 2 of the more emotionally rich movie going experiences of the past 6 months (or so) would have been a Godzilla movie and a Planet of the Apes film, I never would have believed you.

But such is the case with last fall’s GODZILLA MINUS ONE and the new KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES. 2 CGI-rich action/fantasy epics that focus more on the emotional heft of the characters rather than inundate the audience with over-the-top, flashy CGI.

Are you paying attention KONG x GODZILLA: THE NEW EMPIRE?

Set “many generations” after the events of the previous 3 Planet of the Apes films, KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES takes place in a world where the Apes (not man) rule the planet. It is set in what would be their “Bronze Age” where all the simian populations are living in clans and the concepts, teachings and philosophies of the original intelligent Ape, Caesar, is more myth than reality.

Enter our hero, NOA (wonderfully played in motion capture by Owen Teague – the bully Patrick Hockstetter in the IT films) who is leaving a peaceful life with his family and his clan. Their clan of chimpanzees is overpowered – and thrown into slavery – by a clan of Gorillas led by Proxima Caeser (Kevin Durand – Little John in the Russel Crowe ROBIN HOOD film of 2010) – also ably rendered in motion capture. This sets Noa on a journey to rescue his clan aided by an Orangutan, Rata (Peter Macon – Bortus in the t.v. Series THE ORVILLE) and…gasp…a HUMAN (Freya Allan – THE WITCHER).

It is this journey by this disparate trio that brings the emotional power to this film as the trio must decide to try to trust each other while also coming to grips with what their world has become.

It’s an interesting allegory that is subtle and does not try to preach or hit the audience over the head and the 3 actors (despite 2 of them being rendered in motion capture) form a compelling trio to watch.

And…that is because this film is wrapped in an action/adventure CGI story that is a marvel to view. The motion-capture of the actors is superb – this technology has come a long way since Tom Hanks in THE POLAR EXPRESS and one forgets that one is looking at a rendering and not a real, flesh and blood actor – even if that actor is an ape.

Director Wes Ball (the MAZE RUNNER films) does a very strong job of keeping the plot moving and the characters grounded while also dazzling with marvelous special effects and battle scenes that are well choreographed (you know where all the major players are and what their motivations are during the action). This helps to bring a very enjoyable summer blockbuster film to the cineplex – and you don’t even need to have viewed any of the previous Planet of the Apes films to understand what’s going on.

A very pleasant surprise and I look forward to the next (11th) feature in this series.

Letter Grade A-

8 (out of 10) Stars

And…you can take that to the Bank(OfMarquis)

.#NOTMYCAESAR
.#NOTMYMAURICE

haha all jokes aside It wasn’t bad, certainly not as good as Dawn and War but good enough

It looks amazing, the majority of the CGI could pass as real and looking around the overgrown posthuman world was a pleasure in itself.

perfect flick to watch with a hangover paired with a Bloody Mary (or three)

very much hope this is the start of another trilogy

Has its moments, though overall I kinda found ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ a bit of a slog to sit through.

The original trilogy are films that I do enjoy, they’re very good. This fourth installment, however, underwhelmed me throughout its 145 minute run time. It starts off a new plot, obviously given how ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ concluded, and the new characters and their stories didn’t really interest me.

Some of the action is watchable, the military bunker angle is decent, the visual effects are strong (but we already knew that) and the bits directly with Noa and Raka are the film’s best in my opinion. I don’t, though, really recall much else about this and remember feeling quite nonplussed whilst watching; the literal final music-filled shot got me pumped though, out of nowhere. None of the cast (voice or otherwise) stand out, either.

I’d have finished this franchise with the 2017 flick, but very much sounds like the filmmakers are planning another trilogy with this one. Hopefully I’ll enjoy those (and the inevitable 2030s ‘new’ trilogy… ????) more.

Sequel is probably gonna be titled “empire of the planet of the apes”
I was waiting just to hear Proximus scream ‘WHAT A WONDERFUL DAY!’ from all the times I heard the trailer playing at the theatre. I really liked how the franchise once again showcases the humanity of the apes, like the touching funeral scene. It had breathtaking scenery throughout, especially the transformation of metropolitan cities into forests. I found it interesting how they introduced pets, a bird is an ape’s best friend, essentially. I liked that we exploring their customs in the first act of the movie.

While the film’s length and the extensive world-building sometimes made it feel a bit slow, every scene served a purpose in the end, especially considering this’s setting the stage for a new era in the Planet of the Apes movies. We get to see how the environment, the apes and the humans have evolved. I liked how the movie paid homage to Caesar without directly continuing his story; his legacy felt respectfully acknowledged. He had a good run and his story was complete.

The premise of the movie, particularly the portrayal of the antagonists, reminded me of religious wars, where the apes resemble Christian crusaders using a historic figure’s image to justify war and violence, a theme with deep implications. The movie addresses that but not in a way that will make you leave the theatre pondering. How teachings can be misconstrued.

This installment’s message felt more overt compared to the trilogy, almost as if the apes were portrayed as essentially human. The trilogy was always telling a human story through apes, it was always obvious but now the fourth installment is quite on the nose.

Good time is spent with the characters, so when moments of sadness or goodbyes arise, we feel it too. It’s slow paced but I was heavily invested. The scene where she calls out to Noah was amazing. Hearing an ‘echo’ speaking, was almost as shocking when Caesar screamed “go!” for the first time. Also was she essentially looking for an English textbook? Lol.

While Noah is the lead character, there were instances where Mae took the forefront, causing some confusion about the movie’s primary focus. She didn’t feel explored or interesting enough but I loved Freya Allan’s performance.

It’s a drama. It’s not what I was expecting, I thought it’d me more action packed, but it’s still good. It was different to my expectations the way “War for the Planet of the apes” also wasn’t a full blown war as well. I also think this is the first movie since the trilogy started where earth was now actually a planet of apes. Humans clearly have been dominated.

Following up on Caesar was always gonna be difficult, I think he was a beloved character and we got to see his whole journey. The new lead character Noah is alright, however, I didn’t find myself super captivated by him. We got to see Caesar’s full character arc, birth to death; while Noah is already a little older, coming-of-age age. His story is still interesting though.

The conflict of ideas between Noah and Mae could have been more intense. There were times when I thought “ouu this is about to be a big fight/argument” and it’s just meh. It wasn’t as thought provoking as I would’ve liked. I liked Proximus Caesar though, I thought he made quite the enticing antagonist. Second most interesting character after Raka*.

The ending hints at the possibility of another trilogy, laying a solid foundation for future installments. Overall, I liked it more than “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” but not as much as the sequels. “Dawn of the planet of the apes” is still my favorite. It’s not as epic as I thought it’d be; I think it’s more enjoyable if you’re already into the franchise. It doesn’t do anything terribly, I just didn’t walk out of the theatre thinking “wow!” People were applauding a lot throughout the movie actually. There was a guy who sat close to me and blacked out before the movie started, snoring the entire time. Thought about not waking him up after the movie finished because everyone literally just walked by him. This dude bought imax tickets, large bucket of popcorn, large soda and some more snacks, all that just to sleep before the movie started. Anyway, I still enjoyed the whole thing, and very much looking forward to whatever’s next.

Also just found out it’s directed by they who did maze runner movies and they actually both have such similar aura to them.

A great start to a new trilogy
A great follow up to the last trilogy. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes was my most anticipated film of 2024 and honestly, it’s my favorite film of 2024. Not the worst from the Apes franchise but I’ll need to rewatch it to decide which one is the best one.

I don’t really think you need to see the prequels to see this one. Beautiful cinematography and amazing work on VFX. The acting is great too!

The film is meant to be seen on a big screen so I would recommend Imax.

I hope this film won’t flop because it would be a shame.

I’m genuinely happy I got to see this one in a cinema because I love the prequels and this is a film that really is made for cinema.

I can’t wait for the next chapter of the newest Planet Of The Apes trilogy.