One of the most underrated film trilogies of all time, and up there to be considered for most consistently excellent trilogy of all time.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes(2011) had one of the best "holy shit" moments I have experienced in a theatre.
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Yeah, this trilogy is absolutely amazing (even if the third one falters in some respects) and really underrated.
I wish the third film hadn't felt so hemmed in by its age rating. It was clear from the aesthetic and imagery that they were going for a holocaust allegory but couldn't commit to it for a variety of sensible reasons. But just because it had been set up like that it seemed weird that the evil military regime is so kindly keeping the captive apes alive for no reason.
This trilogy was better than it had any right to be.
I've always liked planet of the apes movies, even the shitty sequels to the original and the mark Walberg movie. There's just something about the property that intrigues me. But the latest trilogy is just all around great.
I've always liked planet of the apes movies, even the shitty sequels to the original and the mark Walberg movie. There's just something about the property that intrigues me. But the latest trilogy is just all around great.
This is the only scene from a movie that I've watched within the last 10 years that made me feel genuinely shocked in the theater, and it still gives me goosebumps today, when not many movie scenes do.
As was described earlier in the thread, the scene was set up so perfectly; you get that cringey "damn dirty ape" callback which makes your eyes roll, and drops your guard. And then that "NO!" hits you like a freight train, it's so good.
As was described earlier in the thread, the scene was set up so perfectly; you get that cringey "damn dirty ape" callback which makes your eyes roll, and drops your guard. And then that "NO!" hits you like a freight train, it's so good.
Yah all three were surprisingly good, for sure - although i can barely remember the third one. Need a rewatch
I was a big fan of the OG but never saw this one. I saw a scene where Mark Whalberg was kissing an ape and thought it was stupid. Might have to watch it some day.
Rewatched these films with the SO recently.
Fuckin' astounding trilogy. Not just action blockbusters but genuienly smart and with something to say.
The way it manages to make powerful deep narrative moments out of stuff that could otherwise be hilarious is a testament.
I'm not surprised they didn't do well because they released inbetween brightly colored superhero movies and are almost relentlessly slow but by god are they great.
Fuckin' astounding trilogy. Not just action blockbusters but genuienly smart and with something to say.
The way it manages to make powerful deep narrative moments out of stuff that could otherwise be hilarious is a testament.
I'm not surprised they didn't do well because they released inbetween brightly colored superhero movies and are almost relentlessly slow but by god are they great.
That was the Tim Burton reboot, not connected to these films. These are genuinely very good.
Yeah, I really really was captivated by it. Third one was a bit less good for me, but the second especially is incredible.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes is one of my favorite movies. TOTALLY not what you would expect from the name / history of the franchise. Even the music is great. And most of the movie *doesn't* involve talking apes.
He can siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing..!
Loved all three film's but the first especially is amazing. The CGI in broad daylight was amazing at the time as well.
That part though was definitely a wow moment.
That part though was definitely a wow moment.
The first one was great, the second was phenomenal. Yet I haven't seen the third, kind of out of a Dark-Knight-Rises fear that it'll be a limp end to what was set to be a solid trilogy. Is it?
It's a great trilogy and I loved watching it when it came out. Nowadays I couldn't tell you Jack shit about what happened in it. I can't say it was super memorable. People asking about why it's understated or overlooked, I think the naming conventions of each movie didn't help it.
In my head, he swung it because he was scared to use it. He's an asshole, but they're still apes lol. I'd have trouble hurting a pigeon, and I hate birds. (Because they frighten me😭)
The 3rd one is the weakest of the three and it directly followed the best film of the trilogy so I can see how you might be underwhelmed. It was still good just not as good. Plus I feel like the CGI was also a step down.
I put off watching it for the same reason, but it ended up being a satisfying end to the trilogy. It wasn't quite as good as the second movie, but it was certainly not a weak ending like Dark Knight Rises and Spider-man 3.
It's a damn good moment. I think I saw this movie in the theater during a daytime show in the Summer where the audience consisted of a few kids/elderly people, so it wasn't quite a holy shit moment because of the context of that. But I imagine watching this in a packed crowd would have been an experience.
The trilogy as a whole is enjoyable, but the first movie is excellent. All three films feel really different from one another, despite narratively picking up where the last one left off they almost feel like different genres. Because of that I think I was always kind of disappointed with the second and third movies on some level, but mostly because they weren't really what I thought I was going to get going in to the trilogy after the first movie.
The trilogy as a whole is enjoyable, but the first movie is excellent. All three films feel really different from one another, despite narratively picking up where the last one left off they almost feel like different genres. Because of that I think I was always kind of disappointed with the second and third movies on some level, but mostly because they weren't really what I thought I was going to get going in to the trilogy after the first movie.
Straight up facts.
Even kept up with the tech to keep with the advancements.
It's a masterfully executed scene that was especially amazing to see in theaters. The entire trilogy is absurdly good.
It's my favourite tho, the emotional core of this movie is much more compelling then the other two even with Matt Reeves directing the shit out of the sequels.
Nah it is safe, man. You'll be covered by that sniper with no line of sight.
