| | Planet Of The Apes DVD (2 Customer Reviews)
| Category | Action/Adventure DVDs, Action Movies, Horror Videos, Science-Fiction/Fantasy, Anime/Japanimation, Remake, Future/Futuristic Worlds, Special Effects | | Starring | Tim Roth, Mark Wahlberg, Helena Bonham-Carter, Kris Kristofferson, David Warner, Paul Giamatti, Michael Clarke Duncan, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Estella Warren, Erick Avari, Luke Eberl | | Director | Tim Burton | | Composer | Danny Elfman | | Costume Designer | Colleen Altwood | | Director of Photography | Phillippe Rousselot | | Editor | Chris Lebenzon | | Producer | Ralph Winter, Richard D. Zanuck, Mark Rosenthal | | Production Designer | Rick Heinrichs | | Screenwriter | William Broyles, Jr., Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal | | Special Makeup Effects | Rick Baker |
Estella Warren, Helena Bonham Carter, Mark Wahlberg, Michael Clarke Duncan, Paul Giamatti, Tim Roth - Director: Tim Burton In remaking this classic sci-fi horror film, director Tim Burton takes on a whopping challenge and succeeds. Astronaut Leo Davidson (Mark Wahlberg) is part of a space station crew that, in the year 2029, is conducting experiments in training genetically engineered chimps to perform complex away missions. When Leo's chimp disappears into a worm hole, Leo unadvisedly goes after him, ending up in a parallel world in which the monkeys are the keepers and humans are traded and caged like animals. It's a horrifying place, and the whole atmosphere, colored by Burton's direction and Rick Baker's incredible special effects makeup, is charged with terror. Leo becomes a heroic figure in the eyes of his defeated human brethren, and he puts his trust--and his hope for escape--in Ari (Helena Bonham Carter), a forward-thinking ape who believes in human rights. But Leo has formidable opponents in Thade (Tim Roth) and Attar (Michael Clark Duncan), two power-hungry, testosterone-charged apes who wish to rid the planet of humans altogether. This excellent rendition of PLANET OF THE APES is more than just a remake: it includes intense physicality on the part of the actors, complex mythology lacing the story, chilling philosophical realizations, and an amazing cameo by original APES star Charlton Heston. The combination of those complex parts makes for a riveting viewing experience. Planet Of The Apes Reviews: "...Rick Baker's ape makeup creations are wonderfully varied...and represent a definite leap beyond what was possible 33 years ago..."
-- Todd McCarthy, Variety "...This remake of PLANET shows a sparkling guile....The jokes and scares build to a lovely touch....Mr. Wahlberg has mastered the fine art of underplaying..."
-- Elvis Mitchell, New York Times "...[Roth gives] a performance of gnashing wit and ferocity....The apes in PLANET OF THE APES have character....The movie is all but destined to become Burton's second hit in a row..."-- Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly "...These creatures snarl, swing from trees and bare their teeth with startling authenticity, and each one looks different. Baker's work is monumental..."
-- Peter Travers, Rolling Stone "...The key reason for Burton's preeminence is very much on display in PLANET OF THE APES, and that is his exceptional visual gift..."
-- Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times Planet Of The Apes | List Price | $9.98 (You save $2.99) | | Studio | 20th Century Fox | | Orig Year | 2001 | | DVD Encoding | Region 1 | | All Time Sales Rank |  13688  | | CD Universe Part number | 2598204 | | Catalog number | 2004095 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Feb 11, 2003 | | Rating | PG-13 (MPAA) | | Rating Reason | some sequences of action/violence | | Running Time | 119 Minutes | | Additional Info | Special Edition | | Movie Details | Color; Special Edition; Single Disc; Widescreen |
Planet Of The Apes Movie Review Average Rating: (3 out of 5 stars)   Great makeup but so what ??
The Heston 1968 version was superb, especially with its surprise ending. The Burton 2001 version however, is pointless, not to mention a dumb ending that raises more questions than answers. I don't get it.
Submitted by Terry (Hamilton, Canada)
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 Great movie ! Great re-make !
I saw The Planet of the Apes ages ago, I still hold a VHS copy from back then. I am not big on re-makes, but I am a big Tim Burton fan so I had to give it a shot. Tho the movie keeps the basics from the original, it does have a 21st century movie and of course the Buron touch ; dark photography and psicologically interesting, if you will, characters, and the sarcasm on the human mind and body wasn't missing either. Ending is different and great, tho it kinda gives the same message, we came to an end. Great movie, great re-make. A must in you collection.
Submitted by hsanmartin (Mexico, Mexico.)
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on the edge
This movie was a "chair gripper" from start to finish. The music and action footage were done paying great attention to detail and timing. Growing up with the originals I feel this creation was a compliment. It is a must see for anyone who grew up in the 70's.
Submitted by a reviewer (Topeka,KS,USA) 
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This review is for a different format.  Planet perfection !!
Tim Burton keeps coming up with fabulous eye candy for film goers to soak in. This looks better than when I saw it at the cinema, details are clearer and the soundtrack is tremendous. A great demonstrator for your system, well worth buying.
Submitted by a reviewer (Mt.Gambier, S.A., AUSTRALIA)
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2001 special effects/costumes could be better
The movie was okay, but the special effects and costumes were not that impressive, given some of the computer animation out there these days that could have been used and apparently wasn't. The story could have been better developed, also - just wasn't that convincing to me anyway. Your call...
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Planet Of The Apes DVD Region 1
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Single Side - Dual Layer
Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35
Letterbox - 2.35
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Stereo Surround - Spanish
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary: Danny Elfman - Composer, Richard Zanuck - Producer, Tom Rothman - Producer
Behind the Scenes: Make-up
Text/Photo Galleries:
Biographies
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