A pathetic plot, a weak script, and a very unconvincing Mark Wahlberg in the lead role provide for a wasted opportunity, especially considering that the makeup effects by Rick Baker are truly outstanding. If you want a good reboot/remake, seek out the 2011 version and its 2 sequels.
After a spectacular crash-landing on an uncharted planet, brash astronaut Leo Davidson finds himself trapped in a savage world where talking apes dominate the human race. Desperate to find a way home, Leo must evade the invincible gorilla army led by Ruthless General Thade.
Top Cast
Mark Wahlberg
Captain Leo Davidson
Tim Roth
Thade
Helena Bonham Carter
Ari
Michael Clarke Duncan
Attar
Paul Giamatti
Limbo
Estella Warren
Daena
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
Krull
David Warner
Sandar
Kris Kristofferson
Karubi
Erick Avari
Tival
Luke Eberl
Birn
Evan Parke
Gunnar
Glenn Shadix
Senator Nado
Freda Foh Shen
Bon
Chris Ellis
Commander Karl Vasich
Anne Ramsay
Lt. Col. Grace Alexander
Reviews
Yeah... pretty poor. I didn't even know this existed until a week or so ago. Gotta be frustrating for all involved that they were in a remake/reboot of 1968's <em>'Planet of the Apes'</em> that wasn't the 2011 version. This one walked so that one could fly etc. Speaking of flying, what the heck is with the high jumping apes in this? It looks so silly and doesn't add anything; a very odd choice. It is, though,…
This is much more of a straight remake of the original 1968 version that certainly benefits from superior visual effects and animatronics, but otherwise is really quite stodgy and sterile. Mark Wahlberg is the astronaut "Leo" who finds himself stranded on a planet that is dominated by apes that can speak. Just like their human relatives, the Simian community is facing a war. The more benign, cleverer, chimpanzees…
FAQ about Planet of the Apes
What is Planet of the Apes about?
After a spectacular crash-landing on an uncharted planet, brash astronaut Leo Davidson finds himself trapped in a savage world where talking apes dominate the human race. Desperate to find a way home, Leo must evade the invincible gorilla army led by Ruthless General Thade.
When was Planet of the Apes released?
Planet of the Apes was released in 2001.
What genres does Planet of the Apes belong to?
Planet of the Apes is categorised as Thriller, Science Fiction, Action, Adventure.
Who stars in Planet of the Apes?
The cast of Planet of the Apes includes Mark Wahlberg, Tim Roth, Helena Bonham Carter, Michael Clarke Duncan, Paul Giamatti.