10 Things You Didn't Know About Planet of the Apes (1968)

[@christopherbush9027]

Greatest surprise ending of its time. This move fascinated me as a kid and I still love it to this day!

[@charles2241]

I still remember the shock in the movie theater when I saw it, as I don't think I had ever heard so many adults gasp in horror like that. They should've expected it if they saw a few Twilight Zones. You can't really blame them though, because this movie was enough shock as it was, and so different, so who would figure a typical Serling shock ending was in store? I don't think anybody at the time knew Serling was connected with it.

[@christopherbush9027]

@ that account literally made my hair stand up on end - thank you so much for sharing that!

[@rocketdude2969]

The first movie is an absolute cinematic masterpiece 🦍...." get your paws off me you damn dirty ape "

[@RK-eo8gl]

Indeed

[@misterflibble6601]

"get your *_stinking_* paws off me you damn dirty ape"

[@BarefootPeasant]

Yes, the original is the only one that ever comes to mind when I think Planet of the Apes.

[@garrettprince9343]

​ @BarefootPeasant No love for the musical?

[@BarefootPeasant]

@@garrettprince9343 Ha, rock me Dr. Zaius!

[@wstine79]

I love the Ape prosthetics made by John Chambers. He also worked on Addams Family, Lost in Space, Star Trek, and The Munsters. Roddy McDowell was the best thing about the movie/ series.

[@Chilling_Chilling]

Sadly, every time I see them now all I can see is the face of the "lady" Roseanne Barr called an ape 😂😅🤣 PS Roseanne wasn't lying, they're like twins 🙊

[@David-yw2lv]

Planet of the Apes is a classic example of a screen adaptation of a book changing the storyline in a huge way.In the book they were on another planet.Many fans of the book were very upset over the change

[@madmanmark8387]

Howeverthe animatedTVshow was about as close to the book of a slightly advanced civilization compared to the films. @David-yw2lv

[@PozerAdultRacingTeam]

This movie is a classic.

[@alephink]

Minty, you are lowkey one of the best youtubers in the world, your style is consistent and your content is genuine, you got your own thing and that is remarkable!

[@yvettelee6738]

Loved the call-out for owning mistakes not being AI. I stopped watching some videos because of AI mistakes. Rather have real mistakes.

[@macdreezy794]

Knowing the great Rod Serling wrote the original screenplay makes POA that much cooler🔥

[@Jayjay-qe6um]

In 2001, Planet of the Apes was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".

[@michaelmetler6315]

As a kid in the 70's my brother cousins and I all had the toys. The playset and action figures. Our ape arm always were defeated by Evil knievel and the Six Million Dollar Man. Good times.

[@EddieBloecher]

Same here and throw in Mego Star Trek figures too! Good Times indeed!

[@nikkicat254]

I too had the complete sets and action figures, and would include other action figures with them to play out new and more unusual stories. I even have a few of the dolls left from them, that still good, like they were just bought! We had some of the best toys especially action figures from movies and tv shows back in the 1970s!

[@AtheistOrphan]

I really like the organic design of the ape city set in the original, and the apes’ costumes, particularly the effort that went into the leatherwork.

[@benderbendingrodriguez420]

Some of the set is still around! James Rolfe did a location tour and found tons of scrap from the Ape City & the rock stairs where Heston & other frequently use

[@AtheistOrphan]

@ - Oh wow. That’s very interesting. Thanks for the info.

[@michaelmadden282]

This was a legendary movie back when i was a young kid in 80's loved it so much.

[@Fiilis1]

Movies that hold up really great even now.

[@Djordje_Jovanovic]

"Stop the Planet of the Apes, I Want to Get Off! The Musical" is 1 of the funniest parts of the Simpsons history. Classic.

[@LT-kq4bg]

"I hate every ape I see, from chim-pan-A to chim-pan-zee" 🤣

[@Djordje_Jovanovic]

@@LT-kq4bg Oh, you will never make a monkey out of me.

[@Bigbadwhitecracker]

What season was that? I don't recall that one. Sounds totally brilliant

[@Djordje_Jovanovic]

@@Bigbadwhitecracker That's from S7, E19: A Fish Called Selma. It's the musical starring Troy McClure. There's a video on youtube.

[@marinakaye8284]

Dr. Zaius, Dr. Zaius. Oh!.....Dr. Zaius!! You'll never make a monkey out of me.

[@johnpatz8395]

Seeing Roddy in full ape makeup with a cigarette sticking out of the mouthpiece will always be funny to me.

[@jonesy9035]

I saw this when I was 14 and I loved it! A friend of mine got to play one of the apes in the movie.

[@thearabianmage]

Minty. You have the best job ever and perform it admirably. Regards

[@YoungDeanTheOne]

With the 43 monkeys that escaped from the South Carolina zoo last week and 6 still loose, you picked a perfect time for this one, Minty!

[@jeremycunningham7897]

The tv show was a massive part of my childhood… seeing this movie a bit later was a revelation! Bona fide classic! Thanks Minty

[@lacyInmon1978]

I saw this movie when I was a kid in the 80's. I was really impressed by the special effects makeup and the film in general.

[@melllvar4262]

I hate every ape I see, from chimpan-A to chimpanZee!😂

[@newdefsys]

That play has everything

[@Ervtvn]

🎵Dr Zaius Dr Zaius🎵

[@alisonarias978]

😂😂😂😂

[@arabianknight0000]

"He can talk, he can talk"..... "I can siiiing"

[@radish6691]

You win 🏆

[@jamesabernethy7896]

Commenting before I’ve watched this just to try and boost. Such an iconic movie. I listened to the audiobook a couple of years ago. Although there are some pretty stark differences with what the movie became, there is a consistent parallel journey.

[@Wind_Ninja_Jubei]

Great movie, should do more classics like longships or Jason and the Argonauts

[@markbradl8651]

I absolutely love this movie !

[@TimelordUK]

Looking forward to watching your video later. I love the original ape films

[@jeremiahrose4681]

Such a great and classic movie.... I will always remember "Take your stinking paws off me, you damned dirty ape!"

[@juliacullins-vu1dc]

I liked these shows, but my brother loved watching these classics more! I think it's amazing how the makeup was done even for that era!

[@thelstanedwardsson4374]

Brilliant film and one of my favourite ever movies - Chuck Heston was brilliant in everything he was in - Ten Commandments, Ben Hur, Soylent Green, Omega Man etc

[@BosskFett88]

NIce JOB Minty! This is your best video yet! My life has spanned all the movies and you covered this well!

[@cristianpop8922]

Its good to see another fine Minty production. It makes my day learning and seeing our celebrity.

[@bugsymalone5744]

Charlton Heston thought apes carrying guns was the best idea ever.

[@BALDOGON]

Thank you for this review Minty😃💯💯💯💫💫

[@janetcraft]

Thank you Minty for this review :) I like to add that when Planet of the Apes came out in 1968, so did, 2001: A Space Odyssey. For those who watched 2001, the first act included ape-man as we know. When it came to the Academy Awards the following year, the Best Costume/Make-Up when to Planet of the Apes - Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke were flabbergasted because in 2001 - in my opinion as well as theirs - looked more like ape-like than anything else. I guess it is because in 2001, the ape-man does not speak, it only grunts and yells, whereas in Planet of the Apes, they speak English. No where in film history have I ever seen great costume design for apes than in 2001. It's good to know know that both films did create an impact in our society and has paved the way for film making and how we look at each other today. It's not just a story about apes taking over our Earth - it's more of a lesson for Mankind.

[@domonicredmond1894]

I’ve been waiting for you to do this one for a long time thanks

[@OathTaker3]

Maybe you can get around to doing a video on Ben Hur, that would be epic!

[@joelbrown3479]

Yes please

[@joshmaxwell7968]

Great movie... my favorite silent film...too old school for Minty though.☹️

[@mariovaccarella6854]

Great Video, as usual, Minty. I hope that you get to do video on Beneath The Planet Of The Apes on it's own

[@stygianwulf3672]

God, I love Apes. The originals are my favorite film franchise of all time.

[@bayonnetenor]

We in America are living through this plot right now.

[@MrDarthryan]

oh really? antifa and BLM have been curiously silent... therefore no you're not..

[@momster64]

Thinking the same….

[@UPCM01]

Beautiful message at the end of your video Minty. Here's looking forward to that day where we do find common ground, get along and work together to make a better world. 🙏

[@joshualabuz41]

You are a legend Sir! I've enjoyed your content for years!! Thank you for doing what you do.

[@matthewrosenthal753]

The biggest problem with The Tim Burton Reboot was not execution. It was the ending. Walberg’s character leaving to go back to a time and place where he had no one and nothing. When everything he loved was where he was made no sense whatsoever. It’s not executed badly, it’s badly written.

[@moonscar119]

Oh here we go... time for a few weeks of ape movie reviews. Can't wait for the rest of them 😀

[@garrettbays6942]

Hopefully, he'll do the rest of them.

[@maxordman4100]

I have only seen the first movie from the original series and it has been a long time since I last watched it but you helped me revisit some good memories from it, thank you. I did also watch a few episodes of the tv series. I would like to get more acquainted with chapters of the franchise I don’t know as well in the future.

[@christophersandidge8257]

Glad to see Minty isn't monkeying around.

[@garrettbays6942]

Well, they aren't monkeys, so that helps.

[@MW-cs8zd]

🎵🎶🎶Dr. Zaus Dr. Zaus oh OHhhh...dr zaus. C'mon and rock me dr. zaus🎶🎵

[@Jeremy-ns7xr]

Unbelievably AWESOME reference! Gonna have that stuck in my head for a while now so thank you for that lol.

[@melllvar4262]

@@Jeremy-ns7xr That's all I was thinking while watching this video!🤣

[@marinakaye8284]

You'll never make a monkey out of me!!

[@michaelmorrison6540]

On the beach, Dr. Zaius has Cornelius read a scripture from the Sacred Scrolls: “Beware the beast man, for he is the devil’s pawn. He, alone among primates, kills for sport and for lust and for greed. He will kill his brother to steal his brother’s land. Do not allow him to breed in great numbers for surely he will destroy his world and our world too. He is the harbinger of death.”(Scroll 29, Verse 6). I have that memorized, and it’s profoundly true. Gives me chills.

[@jdabel1]

The set design was a major element of this movie. The ape's technology was some how 19th century-ish however, the look of the buildings and internal set designs were other worldly.

[@rlaranjo]

I still remember my shock watching the movie for the first time on TV in the late 80s when the Statue of Liberty showed at the end. 😮

[@jordanodwyer6552]

Great video! I looooove this movie, found it at the good old video store as a kid and instantly obsessed

[@Stansman63]

Watched this and all the other original Planet of the Apes movies back in the early 70's at the cinema where my dad was manager so I got to see them all for free and as many times as I liked..wonderful memories.

[@rolodexter]

1. Scrapped Pregnancy Subplot (8:38-9:44) "Nova was pregnant with Taylor's baby...would have birthed a new species of civilized human" - BOMBSHELL: The original ending had Taylor dying and Nova carrying humanity's evolutionary future, completely changing the movie's message 2. Rod Serling's Original Vision (4:26-5:33) "Serling wrote the script...the Apes were shown to be living in a technologically advanced society" - REVELATION: The Twilight Zone creator's original version was deemed too expensive, forcing a complete reimagining of ape society 3. Makeup Psychological Impact (11:21-12:22) "Rodney McDow... went berserk" and "Kim Hunter... burst into tears feeling that she 'lost herself'" - SHOCKING: The groundbreaking ape makeup had severe psychological effects on the actors, with Heston never seeing his co-stars without makeup during filming 4. Martin Luther King Jr. Connection (13:34-13:51) "Martin Luther King Jr... was tragically assassinated on April 4th 1968 just one day after the release" - REVELATION: The film's commentary on racial tensions coincided with this pivotal moment in civil rights history 5. Test Film Existence (7:22-8:24) "short Test movie... made on the cheap for just $5,000" - SURPRISING: A completely different version exists with original cast members James Brolin and Edward G. Robinson, showing an alternate vision of the film

[@cookieanddabutt2843]

Really liked this. Hope it was true. Nevertheless, interesting and makes you think. I like thinking!

[@JW...-oj5iw]

If you're deadset on "quoting," make damnsure you get the important parts correct, like Mr. McDowall's first name.

[@DavesEmpire1981]

I knew a lot of what you covered in this video, but thoroughly enjoyed it all the same. Planet of the Apes is probably my favorite franchise. If you decided to make a video for each movie in the series, I'd happily watch them all.

[@adrianvanleeuwen]

"You did it. You maniacs, you blew it all up! Dam you all to hell!" is the iconic line at the end of the movie. Just watched it, search it on KZbin. Incredibly strong ending.

[@anthony0358]

I love Planet of the Apes, This is a great video, I learned a lot

[@rosalindmatteson3697]

Unlike the others, I went to the premiere of Kingdom. I absolutely LOVE that movie. As a result, I bought all the other Planet of the Apes movies. I have now watched Kingdom 3 times, and will definitely watch it again! Love it!

[@madmanmark8387]

What do you think will happen next? Will more years pass or will it be maybe months after the event for the next film?

[@Pokemonashgreen2]

Kingdom made over 400 million worldwide. It was a surprisingly good movie. I wasn't a huge fan of the franchise. But, enjoyed the newest one. Always respected it legacy in film.

[@altonbunnjr]

So apparently I wasn't the only one to watch it.

[@madmanmark8387]

​@@altonbunnjrI saw the newest film and I liked it and only wonder what's next.

[@bigal1024]

This last one was fantastic

[@bubbabaerrrbroadcast3072]

I actually went to go see kingdom Of the planet of the Apes is actually quite good.

[@madmanmark8387]

I saw the film as well. It was decent and I only wonder what is next.

[@rohnkd4hct260]

I remember seeing it in the theater! As I remember, LIFE MAGAZINE did a story on it. For the time, it was an EXPENSIVE movie. I read the book and saw all the original movies. It was good. The “re-boot” you mentioned…..a total waste of film. You just can’t remake classic movies. Good job as usual.

[@bluegold1026]

Speaking of Blake Edwards, you should do a vid on the movie The Great Race. It was one of my fav older movies growing up.

[@christianboyd4635]

Nice wrap up Minty. We def need to get over our differences and move forward.

[@bradweston5342]

I can remember collecting the bubblegum cardss from the TV series as a kid

[@LOrealHardly]

I saw Planet of the Apes when I was 8, in the ABC, Lothian Road, Edinburgh. It was a single screen cinema (later like so many, it became a multiplex of smaller screens) The Screen was HUGE, so huge it was like watching a tennis match, you had to move your head to take it all in. I had a black & white TV so the movies were even more special for me as a child. I was blown away by of course the rich colour, the cinematography, then the sound, then the actors and of course, the story, talk about synapse formation, this done it for me....

[@bffomglol]

I love your channel. I get to see reviews of movies I love by a guy who can keep me interested in a KZbin video all the way to the end. Nice.

[@EndPoliticalCorruption]

One of the best SciFi movies of all time. I used this (and Star Trek) to introduce my wife to the genre. I don't think she ever became a real fan, but she was more open to such shows afterwards.

[@Bobby_Pyn]

One of my top 5 movies. Thank you.

[@kelnercave]

Love your channel! Thanks for all you do 🙏

[@mistermetalskull3107]

Wait. At the end. I thought he said, "They killed Kenny! You bastards!"

[@nikkicat254]

Ah yes, Minty is the best, I've seen a few copycats, like the ones using a AI narrator or even one with a real person, but none are as good as Minty Comedic Arts, you are are king to me! Not only do you really know your stuff when it comes to movies and tv shows, but you make it a lot of fun to watch and learn about all that went on behind the scenes of some our favorite movies and tv shows! So thank you for all your hard work Minty!

[@UPCM01]

11 things you didn't know: Planet of the Apes is a time travel movie. And because of the sequels, they become a time paradox movies. Bonus fact 1: Linda Harrison, who played Nova also played the female assistant in the short test film. Bonus fact 2: Planet of the Apes was so successful, they had a line of action figures made by the toy company Mego.

[@midago7332]

A total masterpiece, love the new ones 4 so far. But for the makeup and total practicality of it all. Just brilliant. Nice vid Minty, got a couple to catch up on but your Chanel is Mint 😊

[@johnwanko9318]

Your videos are always fun to watch. I appreciate the detail you put in and the fact that you are not AI!! Keep giving us those great vids!

[@CaptCook999]

Loved the Planet of the Apes movies and the TV series. I never even knew about the cartoon or the comic book.

[@StigmaX]

Tom Cruise knows where Shelly Miscavige is

[@bradleygerber454]

How did we not get a single Troy McClure reference??

[@arabianknight0000]

"He can talk, he can talk"...... "I can siiiing".

[@DJT-2024]

I've seen the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Good movie. Kind of leaves you hanging at the end. 2024 has been a difficult year for us on this side of the pond. It will get better now. Keep up the good work! Can't wait for the next video!!

[@alleahsasseville]

My FAVORITE 😊thank you, Minty!! I hope you decide to cover the other films 🤞🐒

[@jefffortney4261]

Another awesome "10 Things You Didn't Know about..." video from Minty! Keep 'em coming, mate!

[@Torgo-and-the-Lucifer-Cat]

The ending was odd with that statue...oh my god, that was the statue of liberty!! It was earth all along!! 😮

[@jaybone8119]

I’ll never forget checking it out at the video store for a sleepover one summer night. So glad I was an 80s kid 😄

[@misterflibble6601]

I remember watching this movie on TV when I was in my early teens ( ca. 1973 or there abouts ) and being absolutely blown away by the ending. One of my all time greatest movies along with The Andromeda Strain and Forbidden Planet

[@DBZALLSTAR]

Thank you for yet another stellar video, Minty! If you'd be up for it, I would LOVE to see you make videos about the other entries in the franchise! Planet of the Apes is my all-time favorite film franchise! I saw Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes earlier this year and found it to be a wonderful entry in this reboot franchise for the property. It is a more than worthy successor to the trilogy that came before it and pays homage to what came before all throughout, showcasing once again that history can be defined differently, and not just by the victors. There's even an absolutely hilarious version of the film titled "The Raw Cut". Exclusive to the Bluray, this cut features the film being shown side by side with the behind the scenes, pre-CGI version, complete with the actors acting like apes. It's exactly these kinds of special features that keep me in the home media game! Again, thank you for the wonderful video, and thank you for being the stellar person you are! I'm so grateful to you and all the work you put into your videos. They are something I put on to enjoy or something I watch now when I need to be joyful. Have a wonderful day!

[@mikeesposito8745]

You would think, 3 intelligent astronauts, land on a planet, see the MOON,ORION maybe the BIG DIPPER and the apes speak ENGLISH, they would know they are on EARTH.

[@momster64]

One of my very favorite films since I saw it on tv at the age of 6 or 7. This and the original “Blob” movie were at the start of a lifelong love of horror and sci-fi.

[@thehackmusician]

Great work as usual mate

[@clangerbasher]

I have just remembered the Planet of the Apes musical from The Simpsons!

[@almanuel6140]

"planet of the apes was huge"...that minty is an understatement...there was an explosion of ape related products - i wish i had kept all of mine...

[@johanhlenschlger8967]

Thank you for a great insight as always - Love the way your timing and conclusion hints at the US election, and how the subject matter resembles that conflict.

[@jamesmoss3424]

Charleston Heston is brilliant as Taylor. 😀👍

[@madmanmark8387]

He was brilliant in just about everything and I have only seen a handful of his films.

[@adamhyde8879]

Another great one, buddy! You're always talking about inspirations, well I'd say you're an inspiration to cinema KZbinrs. Keep up the great, informative content brother!!

[@chuckpoore]

Minty, I've been watching your videos for a couple of months, but never got around to subbing. Your "This ain't no AI" screed won me over (plus the content of course). I'm so sick of AI voices in YT videos. Bravo for you! Regarding the film, it's always been one of my favorites. I know the prevailing narrative is that it speaks to racial tensions, and based on the culture and time when it was made, i'm sure that's mostly what was intended. However, in a modern light I think it can also speak to class divisions, that is, the ruling elites vs. the common man. I can see shades of populism in this film's messaging. Especially when it comes to the ruling elites trying to control the speech and the thoughts of the culture, and trying to restrict his underlings from "dangerous" thinking. I know that part was more of the creation vs evolution thing in cultural context of the time, but it seems that ruling elites object to wrong-think on any subject that threatens their power and influence. And I think that speaks to the universal themes of a great film, when decades later, it can seem just as relevant, even if the specific issues are different.

[@lennonrocks100]

Your TMNT shirt is amazing

[@tanjredshirt]

It's never explained how the apes got the Statue of Liberty from Earth and moved it all the way to their Ape Planet.

[@matthewrosenthal753]

It was meant to show that the “Planet of the Apes” was not another planet but was The Earth.

[@ministerofdarkness]

Damn You All to Hell!!!

[@dondonovan2778]

I was 6 years old when I saw this movie with my older brothers also saw 2001 space odyssey at the drive in with them when it came out.

[@davidprince1138]

I saw all 3 of the original trilogy in the theatre. The 1st is an absolute classic and was an advancement in special effects. The ending was utterly chilling. There were trading cards in the early '70s.

[@garrettbays6942]

Michael Wilson also co-wrote the script for the film adaptation of another Pierre Boulle novel, The Bridge on the River Kwai. However, at the time of the release of the film, he and the other scriptwriter, Carl Foreman, were blacklisted, so credit was given to Pierre Boulle, who was also awarded the Oscar the script received, though I don't know if Boulle collected the award. In later years, Wilson's and Foreman's credits were restored to the film, and also later received their Oscars posthumously.

[@g.n.kgaming725]

I love your videos they teach me so much about the movie I love.

[@ciscodeer9094]

I have all fourf films on DVD, I even thought about dreesingup as an ape for Comic-con, but I decided not to because of today's world and where I live.

[@favoritethings3065]

Another great vid, Minty. Your sentiments at the conclusion are very timely esp. after the presidential elections over here in the US.

[@GaryAa56]

I saw this movie in the theater when it came out. I've been in love with Nova ever since.

[@Marigen1971]

As a kid I had the Dr. Zira and Cornelious figures. I just loved the movie and watched it everytime it showed on tv.

[@filipohman7277]

Awesome Work Bro, Thanks!!! Greetings from Helsinki, Finland

[@cookieanddabutt2843]

I love the Marky Mark one. That's my Generation one.