Planet of the Apes (2001)
Mark Wahlberg, Tim Roth, Helena Bonham Carter
An astronaut lands on a planet inhabited by human-like apes, who rule the planet with an iron fist.
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PG-13, 2 hrs.
Directed by:
Tim Burton
Release Date: Jul 27, 2001
DVD Release Date: Nov 20, 2001
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The beginning of Tim Burton incorporated. a brand name rather than a visionary. This is where Tim Burton started his downward spiral into sell out territory. He must have made himself pretty rich with these brand names. Why bother coming up with clev... (read more) The beginning of Tim Burton incorporated. a brand name rather than a visionary. This is where Tim Burton started his downward spiral into sell out territory. He must have made himself pretty rich with these brand names. Why bother coming up with clever new material like you used to when you can just take something that has already been done and throw some broadly drawn pastiches of what you think is your "unique" vision and throw it out there to fool even your most ardent admirers (like me) into eating this garbage up. Thanks alot.
This unfortunate piece of cinema remains Tim Burton's worst film. Aside from Danny Elfman's score, which I like a lot, there's very little that I find redeeming about this movie.
Man, this film is terrible: the story is all messed up, the brilliance of the original is thrown out the window, and half the time you just don't care what's going on. At least the visuals are nice, and the acting is okay. Avoid this movie, and go se... (read more) Man, this film is terrible: the story is all messed up, the brilliance of the original is thrown out the window, and half the time you just don't care what's going on. At least the visuals are nice, and the acting is okay. Avoid this movie, and go see the original.
Tim Burton nos entrega este trabajo menor que demuestra la poca idoneidad de este director para abordar la novela de Pierre Boulle. Tim Roth, se roba el show con una actuacion visceral fuera de serie. Pero este "re-make" no tiene nada que hacer fren... (read more) Tim Burton nos entrega este trabajo menor que demuestra la poca idoneidad de este director para abordar la novela de Pierre Boulle. Tim Roth, se roba el show con una actuacion visceral fuera de serie. Pero este "re-make" no tiene nada que hacer frente a sus predecesoras.
This movie could've been better, it has one of those fates that it was meant to be a "summer hit" but with a director like Tim Burton you can't do that, he needs time and dedication. Visually is Burton, the art direction, the costumes, even the music... (read more) This movie could've been better, it has one of those fates that it was meant to be a "summer hit" but with a director like Tim Burton you can't do that, he needs time and dedication. Visually is Burton, the art direction, the costumes, even the music, but the screenplay is so formulaic and cheesy that the movie falls flat as a pancake.
A really good action film, i like the plot as well, intresting and unique.
Did anyone during the production of this film actually think it was any good?
this is not so tim burton. but its an ok movie. nothing much special about the film, only the stars and some pretty good production set. the make up and stunts are beautifully executed. tim roth reigns the spotlight, he is so bad, bad to the chimp bo... (read more) this is not so tim burton. but its an ok movie. nothing much special about the film, only the stars and some pretty good production set. the make up and stunts are beautifully executed. tim roth reigns the spotlight, he is so bad, bad to the chimp bone bad. love the scene when he forcefully open and looked inside the mouth of mark wahlberg and said "is there a soul in there?" truly brilliant. estella warren is so hot, pretty hot and tempting.
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Call it a letdown, worsened by the forces of shoddy screenwriting.full review
Offers proof of Hollywood's simian instincts: Monkey see old hit, monkey do remake.full review
Burton provides plenty of eye candy and a few giggles, but ultimately his film has little soul.full review
By the time the picture rattled to its confusing and badly conceived ending, I couldn't help wishing it had somehow added up to more.full review
Ten years from now, it will be the 1968 version that people are still renting.full review
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