War for the Planet of the Apes

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3.5
An audacious, idiosyncratic piece of blockbuster filmmaking: a mix of Pixar, revenge Westerns, and Apocalypse Now ... Av Club
4.0
Ultimately, War for the Planet of the Apes is a beautifully crafted piece of cinema with grand aims. Den Of Geek
4.5
Thats not to say the movies a flawless achievement, devoid of ham fisted dialogue or predictable plot twists that often hobble movies designed for mas .. Indie Wire
3.8
But insofar as the premise is concerned, it catapults beyonds the cheesy nature of the material to deliver a serious, gripping big screen achievement .. Indie Wire
3.5
While War for the Planet of the Apess third act is a bit hairy, the sequel helps cement the franchise as one of the more exciting mainstream propertie .. We Got This Covered
4.5
Dont bother with the 3 D version of this sci fi morality tale; its not necessary thanks to the inspired motion capture acting of the simian cast and t .. Austin Chronicle
4.0
You might even want to bring a hankie to this morality vs. mortality tragic tale of the war to end all wars. Austin Chronicle
4.0
You can keep your bare chested Charlton Heston and those shoddy 70s era sequels. Time Out
4.0
Ultimately, this is a big screen performance of heroic proportions in which viewers can not see the man for the ape or the ape for the story of mans s .. Screen Daily
4.0
The fact it is mostly an all simian affair, apart from a committed performance by Woody Harrelson in a Colonel Kurtz like role, isnt to its detriment. Screen Daily
4.0
All of which to say this is a remarkable experience that should not be missed War for the Planet of the Apes is a thought provoking and emotionally re .. ETimes (TOI)
4.0
All of which to say this is a remarkable experience that should not be missed War for the Planet of the Apes is a thought provoking and emotionally re .. ETimes (TOI)
5.0
War for the Planet of the Apes ends up making a strong case for the necessity of franchise filmmaking. Collider
4.5
If anything, theres probably less action than 2014s Dawn, and its ultimately for the better. Collider
3.0
War for the Planet of the Apes manages to be both alienating and sappy, and the biblical finale seems to come from a different universe altogether. Vulture
3.8
And like The Dark Knight Rises, War for the Planet of the Apes is a grand, ambitious final chapter that doesnt entirely stick the landing. Paste Magazine
4.4
And it closes out the Caesar Trilogy of Apes films in a way that feels rewarding and emotionally satisfying. Rogerebert
5.0
Most of the movie, indeed, is quiet, and the grand finale of explosions nevertheless has a layer of sadness underneath it. E Film Critic
5.0
Beyond that, this is top notch filmmaking that proves that a film can work as a hugely entertaining popcorn entertainment and still be smart and thoug .. E Film Critic
4.0
Nevertheless, the smartest decision this unflaggingly smart summer franchise ever made was keeping each of its increasingly sober instalments ape cent .. Telegraph
2.5
Were told Logan is a Western, Guardians of the Galaxy is 80s pulp, Captain America: The Winter Soldier is a conspiracy thriller, and the list goes on. The Young Folks
4.5
The greatest compliment I can pay to War for the Planet of the Apes is that it manages to broaden its storys epic scope without biting off more than i .. Cinema Blend
4.5
Suffice to say, WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES is among the best films of the year, and a blueprint for how movies made on this scale should be made.I .. JoBlo
4.0
Like Dawn before it, War succeeds in these respects and delivers a soulful franchise movie in the process. Screen Rant
5.0
It may all sound like an especially depressing way to spend two hours, but it never feels oppressive in its bleakness. The Globe And Mail
3.8
This is happily against the grain of the modern blockbuster, wherein story gives way to a grand finale of effects that overwhelms and obliterates what .. Philly
5.0
At the end, it also gives us one of the best examples of you reap what you sow ever put on film. Spirituality And Practice
3.5
Maintains the high quality of the first two episodes, bringing the story to a solid, if preordained, conclusion in a narratively imaginative fashion. One Guys Opinion
3.5
News & Politics Oh, the Caucasity!.Right Rages at Jeongs White People Jokes By Roy Edroso Village Voice
2.5
But this lacks the weight of Logan, the wit of Guardians of the Galaxy or the attempts at warmth seen in most any sci fi blockbuster outside of the pl .. Rogers Movie Nation
3.5
Over time the apes have greatly evolved and have become increasingly more intelligent. Sover
4.2
Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. Blu Ray
3.0
Thank God people cant really travel into the future, as they do in Planet of the Apes, because then moviegoers from 1973 might land in our time, disco .. Chicago Reader
4.4
By the end of this final installment, it is basically non existent. Mark Reviews Movies
4.4
The satisfying and heart wrenching climax is a last reminder that Caesars new adventure is one of this summers best. Usa Today
4.0
Caesar (Andy Serkis) in War for the Planet of the Apes, caught in the battle between his civilised soul and his savage nature AP Around the 20 minute .. The Times
3.8
This movie is far above most sequels.It represents the crowning achievement in a storied film franchise which has seen significant highs and laughable .. Lariat
3.0
The special effects are amazing, and the long takes and measured pace give War the flavor of an old school impossible mission epic, but theres somethi .. News Review
2.0
This is not the film to breathe fresh life into the franchise; its a dark and dreary chapter with far too many eggs in its pudding. Radio Times
5.0
Those simply wanting a popcorn munching bit of escapism at the movies will enjoy the action. Screen It
5.0
Despite the motion capture apes, War for the Planet of the Apes feels more an episode of a high quality drama than the best blockbuster sequel in rece .. Independent
4.4
And it serves the film well even when the director lets thematic heaviness slow down the narrative momentum. Rolling Stone
4.0
Whereas Sweden was commonly held up as a political economic Third Way between the capitalist West and the communist Iron Curtain, the budding or chafi .. Pop Matters
3.5
Like its two predecessors, it has its flaws and each entry has had unique ones but overall, this is a trilogy that will stand as an example of how to .. The Wrap
3.8
It presents a civilization gripped by fear, divided by hatred and hurtling toward utter, slate wiping destruction.If this shiver inducing piece of ent .. News Day
3.8
Nothing, to my taste, beats the 1968 original Planet of the Apes, but then again, few sci fi films have matched that movies mix of thrills, high camp, .. Cs Monitor
4.0
If War of the Planet of the Apes doesnt take the summer blockbuster to new heights, its still an exceptionally well crafted film. Film Journal
5.0
The ninth iteration in this five decade old franchise is by far the most compelling, swinging even higher than the cult classic 1968 original. Hindustan Times
4.5
War for the Planet of the Apes is the rare blockbuster that arrives once, maybe twice every year. Hindustan Times
4.0
This is how Steve Zahns Bad Ape summarises the previous Planet of the Apes reboots. The Guardian
4.0
The continuingly absorbing Apes franchise delivers its stories with conviction and intensity; it is utterly confident in its own created world, and in .. The Guardian
4.0
Its a summer blockbuster that takes itself seriously, but not in a self important way more like a thoughtful, questioning way. Az Central
4.0
(M) 140 minutes The reboot in 2011 of Planet of the Apes showed it was still possible to make an action movie that was big and loud but not stupid. Smh
3.5
Suspenseful, mournful, grand, sensitively performed by the ape actors, and told with such visual authority that whenever the humans start flapping the .. Npr
5.0
The new films have created a core of solidly grounded realism in a spectacular fantasy world. Star Tribune
3.8
The loss of conflict within the human characters takes a toll, as War, despite the emotional engagement with Caesars moral and emotional conflict, lac .. Q Network
3.0
But Pixar films always have some wit and heart.So despite a lifelong dislike of motor racing I rather took to the latest in the Cars series. Daily Mail
3.8
Its a rollicking old fashioned warm weather entertainment juiced with the most cutting cutting edge effects. Ew
4.0
Zahn is touching and very funny in the role of the self identified Bad Ape. Slate
4.0
Though war is waged in exhilarating style, it is the strength of the characters emotions that will leave you well and truly shaken.Andy Serkis is supe .. Flim List
4.5
With solid performances to finish out the film and its characters, this is a film that will not soon be forgotten. Film Inquiry
4.0
A misnomer, certainly, but Existential Ruminations Of The Planet Of The Apes wouldnt sell nearly as much popcorn.Apes together strong. Empire
4.0
Theres a brutal attack by troops under the command of a renegade Colonel (Woody Harrelson), causing peace loving Caesar (Andy Serkis) to realize that .. Susang Ranger
4.4
War for the Planet of the Apes marks the apex of what has been a bludgeoning season of spectacle cinema. Observer
5.0
More studio tentpole blockbusters should ask this question, as audiences deserve emotion and stimulation just as much as gonzo action spectacles.It is .. Flickering Myth
5.0
It is a fascinating blurring of gender and genus that boils everything down to a carefully executed performance. Flim Threet
5.0
And for those unfamiliar with the intelligent simians, War for the Planet of the Apes still manages to provide a moving experience in this technical m .. Book My Show
3.5
This is that rare film that merges blockbuster thrills with compelling, intelligent character drama. Book My Show
4.0
Its not going to change the summer blockbuster landscape single handedly, but at least it comes by its thrills honestly: This is a spectacle that trus .. Time
2.0
The best summer movie of the 2017 blockbuster season, the three quel War for the Planet of the Apes pits Caesar (Andy Serkis), the Spartacus of apes, .. Boston Herald
3.8
War for the Planet of the Apes makes a better case for itself as a struggle for the ages through its high power performances than when its cycling thr .. Slant Magazine
5.0
War for the Planet of the Apes may have the body of an action film, but it has the soul of an art house drama and the brains of a political thriller. Washington Post
5.0
Ill tread lightly, but I dont think anything I say here can spoil its power. The New York Times
5.0
Thankfully, the brooding is leavened with a smattering of comedy. Express
5.0
It unleashes an action packed story underpinned with moral dilemmas, life and death decisions, social commentary and real emotional heft. Express
2.8
Humanity may be on its last legs, but if Reeves wants to dissect it in any compelling way, he should show at least a shred of it. The Film Stage
4.4
The movie may sag in its dour midsection 15 of its 140 minutes couldve, shouldve come out of that middle third but once the Great Escape part of the n .. Chicago Tribune
4.0
Its not a standard blockbuster with empty spectacle and T shirt ready catchphrases. Bullz-Eye
3.8
The stitches often show, and there are talky, unconvincing patches, but just as often you feel the thrill of fresh visual and narrative energy yoked t .. Boston Globe
3.5
Reevess powerful ending is Biblical in nature, moving and powerful, again largely thanks to Serkis. Reeling Reviews
3.8
Reevess powerful ending is Biblical in nature, moving and powerful, again largely thanks to Serkis. Reeling Reviews
4.5
Fox War For the Planet of the Apes is a truly remarkable piece of summer blockbuster filmmaking. Uproxx
5.0
Thats a lot of weight to hang on a summer popcorn blockbuster, but War succeeds at that beautifully, with big emotion driving a thoroughly captivating .. Flickfilosopher
4.0
With three perfectly formed adventures now coalescing into a pleasingly shaped trilogy, the contemporary Apes sequence has delivered more consistently .. The Irish Times
4.4
It happens occasionally but franchises that build to a satisfying climax are few and far between. ReelViews
4.0
The sheer beauty of the film is intense (and one scarcely misses the 3D employed on the prior outing). Hollywood Reporter
3.0
In War, what remains of humanity is basically a plague waiting to be finally scrubbed awaya notion that doesnt really make for good drama. The Atlantic
4.8
Triumphantly completes one of the historically great trilogies in modern cinema. Lyles Movie Files
4.5
Viewed this way, War, in terms of tone if not series placement, is the Empire Strikes Back of the Apes movies, plunging its characters and the audienc .. Birth Movies Death
5.0
You hope a summer blockbuster will be technically dazzling and wildly entertaining. Standard
3.5
By the often bloody and bombastic standards of the genre, this masterful third chapter is not much of a war movie at all. Los Angeles Times
5.0
War for the Planet of the Apes is one of the great summertime tentpole adventures in recent memory, Reeves delivering a science fiction epic almost ce .. Movie Freak
4.5
Reeves is thinking bigger than summer, and War is the unexpected boost franchise season needed. Detroit News
3.0
Its fitting that the visual effects have advanced so dramatically since 2011, as it allows the series to suggest that its ape protagonists have evolve .. Variety
3.8
But if this sequel isnt quite as deep as it may seem, it does add an earnestly satisfying (final) chapter to a fine franchise. Groucho Reviews
4.5
This is the film that cements Caesar as an iconic cinematic character, and Matt Reeves as the only contemporary filmmaker who uses giant VFX to exerci .. Firstpost
4.0
Its best not to read much about the plot as the thrilling sense of discovery and adventure is best enjoyed walking in blind. Firstpost
4.0
The apes are eventually captured, moving the film from a war footing to something on the order of The Great Escape. Cnn
4.4
The quality level of the special effects and action scenes is enough to make the Apes movies popular. Aisle Seat
4.5
War for the Planet of the Apes is a brilliant, beautiful, breathtaking blockbuster filled with grand performances and gripping emotional storytelling. Forbes
3.5
Its also one of the best movies of the summer and another genre triumph for its director. Forbes
4.0
It also roams an exalted plane of entertainment few blockbusters ever reach: crafting fare of a fine calibre that satisfies thrill seekers and deep th .. Herald Sun
4.2
War for the Planet of the Apes is a bleak summer blockbuster even by the increasingly nihilistic standards of the last two installments. Consequence Of Sound
4.4
And yet theres little doubt that War for the Planet of the Apes builds to a third act thats nothing short of captivating, with the inevitable battle b .. Reel Film
4.4
This is the kind of popcorn movie we deserve.Ratings note: The film contains violence. Nj
4.5
Is War of the Planet of the Apes the greatest Biblical epic ever made Vox
4.0
The latest instalment, War for the Planet of the Apes, is emblematic of this notion. Hey U Guys
3.8
Ape ocalypse Now! a scrawled cave sign reads in this bleak third chapter of the Planet of the Apes prequel franchise, but the reference to Apocalypse .. The Star
3.8
Its glib to say it, but lets get it out of the way: audiences eagerly awaiting The Batman should feel excited Reeves is the rare blockbuster filmmaker .. The Play List
3.1
Its an exercise in outrage fatigue in its way, or at least the product of it.The movie may be smart, but its not smart enough to hide it. Film Freak Central
4.0
I see a lot of giant effects pictures its an occupational hazard and Id love to see more of them adopt the approach used in War For The Planet Of The .. Now Toronto
4.0
The film operates on the scale of an epic, choosing to explore grand themes of morality and the futility of war. Scroll
4.4
As outstanding as the finale looks, what makes War so effective is its blend of effects with a compelling, dramatic story. Deseret News
5.0
The third film of by far the finest and most vital Hollywood franchise around is dark, aching and outstanding. Film School Rejects
3.0
Thats all very well, but it doesnt stop the overall film from feeling underwhelming. Film Ink
4.0
In an age of bloated, over complicated blockbusters, its refreshing to see a movie so narratively concise. Ner Dist
4.0
With the focus now on the apes, it allows War, co written by Reeves and Mark Bomback, to shine an uneasy light on humanity. The Age
2.0
At nearly two and a half hours, you may be looking for your own escape hatch. Maki At The Movies
3.0
Weta Digital has upped the ante again, with possibly the most impressive CG characters ever created. Games Radar
4.2
War for the Planet of the Apes seals Caesars place in the pantheon of movie messiahs and the trilogys place among the finest ever. Tamp A Bay
3.8
Relatedly, there were some in my screening audience who giggled throughout the entire thing, as if seeing chimps riding horses, or wearing manacles an .. New York Post
3.5
The story is strong, the characters are well developed and visually everything is masterful. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.5
This is thoughtful Science Fiction that also achieves mass appeal simply by the clarity and accessibility of its ideas. Star Burst Magazine
5.0
This is a journey that must be seen in cinemas and a finale to one of the greatest contemporary trilogies in recent memory. Star Burst Magazine
2.0
The idea of hiring a director infamous for overblown spectacle might seem like sacrilege to the many fans of the new franchise, but I like to think wh .. Abc
4.0
The end of the trilogy, the most violent and gritty segment yet, War for the Planet of the Apes is a wartime western unlike anything weve seen before .. Digital Spy
4.0
This third instalment certainly holds itself like a war film, starting with a Dirty Dozen style apes on a mission story before turning into something .. Flicks
4.2
But the film lacked story and soul and was another case of technology overtaking the story. Cleve Land
4.0
This level of culture and inventiveness is refreshing in a summer action film, but Reeves daring goes further than that. Independent Ie
5.0
For they have delivered the 2017 blockbuster weve all been waiting for.Finally a film worth going ape about. Stuff
4.5
The surprisingly thoughtful prequel trilogy comes to a powerful conclusion with this robust, dramatic thriller, which avoids most of the annoying clic .. Contact Music
4.5
The rebooted Planet of the Apes franchise is getting bleaker, and better, as it progresses Film Racket
5.0
War is a smaller film, more compact, sinewy thriller than grand drama of civilization. Vanity Fair
2.0
It wont surprise you to learn that theres a big, noisy, violent climax, but far be it from me to reveal whether our persecuted protagonists reach ape .. The Arts Desk
4.0
There are many, many things to get psyched about here, but Ill start with the fact that apes or not this is a bloody great, epic war movie. The Sun
5.0
If you listened to War for the Planet of the Apes with your eyes closed, the music alone would let you know you were in the presence of a grand advent .. Wsj
5.0
The story dares much, including philosophical musings on the nature of the soul that is perfectly married to an explosively effective action flick.Oh, .. Killer Movie Reviews
5.0
One would go as far as to day if there is one film that you want to see this year then this is it.The film is made on an epic scale. FilmFare
3.5
Some may find it sluggish, but its refreshing to see a blockbuster that until the end at least isnt all about carnage and mayhem. Scmp
3.8
Culminating with a tense action packed finale in a snow covered landscape, War for the Planet of the Apes is a fitting end to a worthy trilogy. The Film Pie
5.0
But make no mistake: Despite its simple story, War for the Planet of the Apes is not a regular summer blockbuster.Its not fun. Io9 Gizmodo
4.4
Serkis is brilliant and memorable and sometimes absolutely heartbreaking as Caesar. Chicago Sun Times
4.0
The confidence Reeves has in himself as a filmmaker is felt in every scene.This isnt a huge action spectacle. Punch Drunk Critics
5.0
Effects should serve the story, and while they may be outstanding, it should never be forgot that story creates the necessity. Movie Crypt
4.0
This is not a noisy summer blockbuster bursting with gaudy action scenes. Movie Web
4.5
It would be a bold, daring, heavy drama even if it were humans. The fact that its apes only makes it more extraordinary. We Live Entertainment
5.0
In terms of the visuals, this film is without question a masterpiece. We Live Entertainment
2.5
Not for its newsprint thin storytelling, but as testimony to the realized potential of computer generated parts. Cinemix Tape
4.5
These can be entertaining science fiction films, or something deeper and more rewarding. ComingSoon
4.0
As can be seen here, the result is a blast, a midnight madness genre picture that makes up in style and droll humour what it lacks in premise original .. Straits Times
3.5
But blockbusters and all other movies should resist conflating moral seriousness with taking themselves too seriously.It isnt that a Planet of the Ape .. The Ringer
4.0
War for the Planet of the Apes is one franchise blockbuster that treats you like an adult. News Week
5.0
All hail Caesar as War For The Planet Of The Apes and director Matt Reeves gets it absolutely right and produces the best Apes movie on the planet. Dead Line
3.0
If the script sometimes feels sloppy, one draft away from gold, the technical chops remain aces; watch how cinematographer Michael Seresin uses every .. Metro New York
4.5
When digital cinema captures texture as sensuously and as precisely as this, a film can be a treat not just for blockbuster adepts but for the most ra .. Film Comment
5.0
Michael Giacchinos inventive score and Michael Seresins capacious cinematography propel Reeves and Caesars followers to the Promised Land. Film Comment
4.0
The film ends with the apes finding a new home and Caesars life coming to an end. Solzy At The Movies
4.0
Whats most arresting about War for the Planet of the Apes, ironically enough, is its humanity. Flavor Wire
3.0
Its gritty atmosphere comes at the expense of fun.You admire Caesar. The Shiz Nit
4.4
While Ive championed a new hybrid or motion capture category to be instituted, Serkis work is worthy of enough to be considered among the best lead pe .. Awards Circuit
4.0
The drama is a canny blend of Heart of Darkness with the grandeur of an old Hollywood biblical epic, peppered with some intense set pieces. The Skinny
4.0
Comedy, especially in dark dramas, is the breath of fresh air that lets the movie continue.Without it, we would be too wound up to enjoy what were wat .. Polygon
5.0
The fact that it is aimed at summer blockbuster audiences while possessing the heart and soul of a fall prestige film is another reason to celebrate i .. Post Gazette
4.0
In some respects, War of the Planet of the Apes is a towering accomplishment.Its action is astonishing. Cbr
4.0
While the ensuing sight of primates galloping across the land on steeds, wielding machine guns as well as spears, is now a common one for the franchis .. The Daily Beast
4.0
This is highly engaging stuff, told at what in any other series wed call a human level. The Ooh Tray
4.0
The re launched Planet of the Apes trilogy reaches a rousing conclusion with War for the Planet of the Apes, a blockbuster adventure that combines epi .. What So
4.0
This is a movie of golden age Hollywood craft, lustrously shot and gleamingly assembled. reason
4.0
Its a suitable capstone to the best franchise of the 2010s, and if, as seems likely, this is to be the last Planet of the Apes movie for a good long w .. Alternate Ending
5.0
The rebooted Planet Of The Apes series is widely regarded as one of blockbuster cinemas best franchises in recent memory. Scifi Now
5.0
Beyond the nuts and bolts of a solid action movie, War for the Planet of the Apes establishes strong psychological footing for its larger points. Scifi Movie Page
3.8
While it doesnt quite match its immediate predecessor, 2014s masterful Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, this latest entry admirably opts to forge its o .. Clclt
3.5
With nationalist and nativist movements on the rise outside the theater, theres something both quaint and refreshing about another Planet of the Apes .. Seven Day Svt
3.0
War for the Planet of the Apes is quality entertainment.It transcended my expectations. Tony Mack
5.0
War for the Planet of the Apes is an instant classic and a fine conclusion to a spectacular saga. Concrete Play Ground
4.0
Each new film in this series is as good if not better than its predecessor. National Post
4.0
A rich, complicated entry in a franchise that has always been willing to strain for significance, this takes full advantage of CGI character creating .. Bfi
4.0
This is an action adventure so viewers will expect a climactic confrontation between the two main characters, Caesar and The Colonel.It does come, but .. The Australian
4.0
Unexpectedly, however, the movie looks like becoming a yardstick for this summers blockbuster fare, following a mixed blockbuster season for the big s .. The National
3.0
Throw in touches of striking visual style and seamless, never better motion capture and Reeves and co are on course to deliver something truly special .. Sky
4.0
For a war film, War for the Planet of the Apes shines best in its silence, its moments of audible peace within the actual chaos of the scenes, lending .. Blacknerd Problems
4.0
War for the Planet of the Apes feels classic and contemporary at the same time. National Review
4.0
While it is dark in places, War rounds out one of the best trilogies out there.If this is a success, can we please have the reboot of Planet Of The Ap .. The New Paper
3.0
RECOMMENDED What are the clanking bits along with the cocksure forward velocity of the competent entertainment of War For The Planet of the Apes New City Film
3.5
Alongside its intense and well executed action scenes, War continues the new trilogys commitment to serious themes. Winnipeg Free Press
4.0
With its themes of loss, acceptance and self respect so well dispatched amidst all the beautiful imagery including some marvellously haunting animatio .. Tiny Url
4.4
Theres a brazen humanity to this series of films that is uncommon to blockbuster entertainment. Cinema Sight
4.5
If this is the end of a trilogy, its fitting.If its going to lead to something else, we can welcome that with open arms. Trespass Mag
5.0
It opens and closes with brutal sequences of gorilla warfare, but the meat in the sandwich is far spicier than the title suggests. Daily Star
4.0
And so is this one, purportedly the final film in the series.Like the others, it is the performances of the cast, both simian and human, that give the .. Media Mikes
3.8
Still, this is a film that is impossible not to appreciate both for its craftsmanship and heart. Daily Film Fix
4.0
War for the Planet of the Apes is a riveting and surprisingly poignant epic thats a shade above the rest of the franchise dreck populating every multi .. Ap News
4.0
Apes are dying left and right.And this is the culminating film in a franchise. Reel Talk Online
4.4
Its a film to enjoy this summer and to remember on into the fall. Sf Examiner
3.8
Love it or simply like it, War for the Planet of the Apes is a conscientious and mostly successful attempt to take science fiction in a thoughtful and .. Sf Chronicle
4.4
Now, the final chapter of this latest series has arrived and shows that this concept still has some great ideas to explore. Johnhanlon Reviews
4.0
But when the pastiche at the heart of the drama outweighs its dramatic ideas, I tend to tune out. Film Ireland
4.5
Whatever your feelings on the 1969 original, at the time a startlingly unique film built on a warped mirror fantasy premise, the sequels were exercise .. Stream On Demand At Home
4.0
War for the Planet of the Apes packs the intense and jolting action that make this a fantastic summer blockbuster, and the thoughtful scope and intell .. Toledo Blade
4.5
Sequelitis is like the simian flu thats killing off the human population. Its easy to catch. But, director co writer Matt Reeves and writer Mark Bomba .. Movie Chambers
5.0
War for the Planet of the Apes stands on its own it is the summer blockbuster! Kaplan Vs Kaplan
3.5
A war movie thats also a prison escape drama by way of the Biblical Exodus story, War For the Planet Of the Apes is a rousing entertainment that makes .. News
4.0
Even if youre somehow still on the fence, by the time the stunning War for the Planet of the Apes turns into a variation on The Great Esc Ape, youll b .. Review Journal
3.1
Intermittently funny and dour, alternately dull and exciting, and grasping for depth when it isnt content to settle for sentiment, War for the Planet .. Free Beacon
3.5
And there arent many $150 million dollar American summer action blockbusters designed to make you feel guilty about being human. Adelaide Review
4.0
This Ape pocalypse isnt exactly a ton of fun, obsessed as it is with its own seriousness. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
4.0
Its a more eclectic and, even with all its seriousness, more fun movie than Dawn. The Week
4.0
Serkis and the effects team give us a character that is thoroughly engaging and who moves us deeply. Kpbs
3.8
A blue ribbon technical achievement with plenty of vividly contemplative layers underneath, War for the Planet of the Apes is an adult minded summer t .. The Film File
3.8
In this forbiddingly grim entry in the franchise, Andy Serkis again proves that, in the highly specialized realm of performance capture acting, he has .. Seattle Times
5.0
War For the Planet of the Apes is one of the best films of the year and is Serkiss best performance to date. Iol Co Za
4.0
Its a visual feast, its thematically challenging, and its one of the most thrilling experiences youll have in theaters this year.Is it flawless Dread Central
2.0
War takes a long time to get going, isnt as visually impressive as its predecessors and has an unsatisfactory ending.Its the least effective of the th .. Splice Today
3.0
The sentimentality on display verges on saccharine, but the wild action sequences, lush photography, and first rate production design make up for it. Ear Of Newt
4.4
It takes a half hour to get started but once it does War for the Planet of the Apes is one of the truly great movies of the summer. Buffalo News
3.0
I found the machinations tedious the film is more than two hours long and there isnt much tension regarding the eventual outcome. Pgh City Paper
4.0
Reeves film is the rare big budget movie that ticks off all the action and suspense boxes and has a heart. Daily News
3.8
This is a combat mission film and a jailbreak movie, and if you can take the sight of digitally rendered chimpanzees and orangutans enacting Bravehear .. Seattle Weekly
4.5
An entertaining story, compelling characters, and fantastic effects combine to make War for the Planet of the Apes the best of the new generation of A .. Showbiz Junkies
4.5
This recent Planet of the Apes trilogy has had a consistently haunting and majestic feel.Its a sensibility that director Rupert Wyatt started with Ris .. Dwight Brown Ink
4.0
The Planet of the Apes prequel trilogy delivers its strongest installment in its finale, War for the Planet of the Apes. Chesapeake Family
4.5
Blending elements of classic war movie tropes and modern Western imagery, War isnt exactly ground breaking, though it does everything it sets out to d .. Bangkok Post
3.5
Dont understate the achievements of the rebooted Planet of the Apes franchise. Student Edge
3.5
Reeves would have done well to trim this effort down to under two hours, but it still develops the apes more than previous films. Leepers Us
4.0
It is character based more than action packed, even though the set pieces are delivered in spectacular fashion. Indie London
5.0
And while I feel like Ive done my best to honor what has quickly become my favorite movies of the summer, and easily a top three film contender for 20 .. Daily Dead
5.0
This is cinematic braggadocio on the part of director Matt Reeves. M Live
5.0
Between the sophisticated storytelling and the state of the art special f/x, War for the Planet of the Apes turns out to be a touching swan song well .. Baret News Wire
4.0
Be prepared to shed a few tears.Swinging into theaters, War for the Planet of the Apes is thought provoking escapism. Movie Reviews Cinemaclips
4.0
Dont get me wrong.War of the Planet of the Apes is definitely worth seeing, but its not a perfect movie and the last half is so good that you wish tha .. Weekend Warrior Blog Tumbl ..
4.2
War is structured as a mash up of two familiar genres: a revenge plot and an escape movie. Nc Register
4.0
Much like the grim n gritty Logan, War for the Planet of the Apes makes more visual and emotional sense as a recombinant Western movie than a sci fi f .. My States Man
5.0
War for the Planet of the Apes isnt the war movie you might expect.Instead its part western and part biblical epic. Ib Times
5.0
Exciting, suspenseful and emotional, this is a thoroughly enjoyable conclusion to the Apes trilogy thats given a thrillingly subversive edge by the fa .. I News
5.0
This gives us a rare Hollywood blockbuster that is as deep in story as it is dazzling to watch. source 20th Century Fox If you dont fully recall the p .. Business Insider
4.8
Matt Reeves has crafted a beautiful finale to a spectacular trilogy. Chris Stuck Mann
4.5
But as recent effects driven duds prove, none of that matters if the audience doesnt care about the story and its players. Ign
3.5
Though the Apes franchise has weathered crests and drops in its various iterations, its at its best when it probes the moral complexities at its core. Arts Hub
4.0
Despite the epic scope of War Reeves wants you right into the performances closed spaces. Graffiti With Punctuation
2.5
War for the Planet of the Apes is the most ambitious out of the three Apes prequels. Director Matt Reeves (who co wrote the screenplay with Mark Bomba .. Hypable
1.5
I spent most of the running time appreciating the artistry while wishing I could be anywhere else.Its a morose grind towards the inevitable, devoted t .. Spliced Personality
3.5
But the resulting Rise of the Planet of the Apes was vastly superior to Burtons film, and while it turned out to be the weakest of the trilogy, it did .. S Fist
3.0
American actor and rapper Will Smith, Puerto Rican reggaeton artist Nicky Jam and Kosovar Albanian singer Era Istrefi have been selected to perform Li .. Star Telegram
5.0
The beauty of the production is outstanding.Everything about the apes is astonishingly realist. Films In Review
3.5
It tries to hold a mirror up to humanity, but merely provides a romp through a forest of empty signifiers. 4 Columns
2.5
Its one of the rare ways in which genre films tend to fail us.Theyre usually our friends, providing us with everything thats routinely denied us, exci .. In These Times
3.5
What an incredible surprise the rebooted Planet of the Apes franchise has been. Cut Print Film
2.0
The second are sequels to a successful film largely based on the Marvel comic book or videogame sensibility such as Transformers or Mortal Kombat. Counter Punch
4.0
The trilogys intense yet introspective last chapter is engulfed in a heart of darkness. Mara Movies
5.0
The political satire in this Apes movie is as timely as this film is, likely, timeless. Pacific Sun
4.0
But as the apes (and the story) have evolved, this newest chapter codes our persecuted recurring characters as Jews.This isnt just me seeing Semitic s .. Times Of Israel
3.8
Its a heavier, think ier summer blockbuster than usual, focused on character more than action. Crooked Scoreboard



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