War For the Planet of the Apes

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

I am late to the party as usual, but I just got to sit alone in a theater and watch the most recent installment. I did a quick search and couldn't find any threads dedicated to this movie, but I was pretty sure there were some opinions tossed out there upon its release. I'd be interested to discuss it a bit if there's still any juice to it.

FYI, the Tuesday after Labor Day, middle of the afternoon, is a great time to catch a movie.

[JasonEvans]

I am late to the party as usual, but I just got to sit alone in a theater and watch the most recent installment. I did a quick search and couldn't find any threads dedicated to this movie, but I was pretty sure there were some opinions tossed out there upon its release. I'd be interested to discuss it a bit if there's still any juice to it.

FYI, the Tuesday after Labor Day, middle of the afternoon, is a great time to catch a movie.

One of the best movies of the summer, no question about it. I saw it in the same 24 hour period that I saw Baby Driver. What a good day that was! The best mainstream movies this summer were (not in order): War Apes, Baby Driver, Big Sick, Spidey, Wonder Woman, and Dunkirk (though I had a lot of critical things to say about Dunkirk and Wonder Woman).

I am bummed more people did not see War, as I think it was a truly compelling piece of science fiction and a fitting end to one of the best trilogies in cinema history. All three Apes films were excellent in terms of craftsmanship, message, and entertainment... that is truly rare.

-Jason "the fact that Cars 3 made more money than War is a crime" Evans

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

One of the best movies of the summer, no question about it. I saw it in the same 24 hour period that I saw Baby Driver. What a good day that was! The best mainstream movies this summer were (not in order): War Apes, Baby Driver, Big Sick, Spidey, Wonder Woman, and Dunkirk (though I had a lot of critical things to say about Dunkirk and Wonder Woman).

I am bummed more people did not see War, as I think it was a truly compelling piece of science fiction and a fitting end to one of the best trilogies in cinema history. All three Apes films were excellent in terms of craftsmanship, message, and entertainment... that is truly rare.

-Jason "the fact that Cars 3 made more money than War is a crime" Evans

I was amazed that they have made a very good very entertaining movie in which humans are on screen... Maybe a third of the time?

The visuals were stunning. The plot itself was fairly plain, but it was done very well. Satisfying conclusion for a trilogy that may stand alone in that each entry improved on the last.

Also, I have one issue, but it centers on the end of the movie. Ergo, SPOILER ALERT (why are you reading this thread if you have seen it? Anyway, don't scroll down...)









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{SPOILING COMMENCE}

At the very end, when the apes have effectively destroyed Woody's base of militants, and the northern forces come rushing in, all bundled up in their winter special forces gear... I thought it would have been stunning if one member of that force removed their balaclava to reveal... Ape face. Would have been a very satisfying to see Ceasar's reaction of relief.

As it was, the avalanche felt a bit overly convenient, and the ape escape from said avalanche even more so.










{Weclome back, spoiler free zone}

All in all, very good movie. I don't think I have seen a better one this summer. Unless Logan counts as summer.

Looking forward to catching a few others on Jason's list, particularly Baby Driver.