Planet of the Apes - Sequels/Reboots review

[@Medrarcool]

2:55 The only actor that he can think of playing father and son. What about Michael J. Fox as Marty Mcfly and Marty Mcfly Jr.

[@CrittersRule247]

He also played his daughter in that movie - Why is anybody's guess - Also Eddie Murphy played his entire family in The Nutty Professor remake. Also in that terrible (In the best way possible) 90s version of Captain America, Caps girlfriend before he gets frozen plays her daughter in the future.

[@ShawHortonMusic]

James: “Remakes are usually different from the originals anyway” *Disney has left the chat*

[@Shiirow]

I think of Rise as the Original Timeline, what really happened that set up the original Planet of the Apes. While Conquest is more like an alternate timeline due to Taylors appearance altering things and the apes going back in time.

[@CaptainVece]

If so, Caesar's name would eventually have to be changed to Aldo since he was the one who started the revolution by saying "No" in the originals.

[@johnmoylan3998]

I'd like to think of it that way too, but it doesn't really line up because Charlton Heston and his crew were obviously from a more futuristic Earth than the Earth that gets wiped of humans at the end of 'Rise'.

[@Sybato]

That's an interesting theory

[@StarWarsJibaro]

Shiirow That was my original thought actually.

[@calebpike]

@Nathaniel Arndt They do reference it in Rise because at one point the launch of the Icarus, Charlton Heston's ship, is shown on TV in the background.

[@LiftedMonster]

SPACEBALLS?!! Oh shit, there goes the planet.

[@sarahconnor4668]

LiftedMonster No. No. No No. Light speeds too slow.

[@spookyboo1453]

@@sarahconnor4668Light speed’s too slow?

[@steveanderson6170]

Should have been one to five bananas.

[@MysteriousMrL]

But Zira loathes bananas.

[@manospondylus]

Steve Anderson Don't be silly. That's how you rate the Donkey Kong games.

[@DrPastah]

Some groups of people would take offense to that.

[@KeybladeMasterAndy]

DrPastah Mostly actual apes. They hate being stereotyped. Though, there are plenty of humans who would be offended on their behalf.

[@tomfitzpatrick7335]

Nah ape is better

[@MichaelPinkerton]

Michael J. Fox played father, son, and daughter in Back to the Future 2

[@brodieyake7735]

The prequel trilogy is nothing but one masterpiece after another. They are all fantastic. I would give all three of them five apes.

[@instantnoodles2567]

James, please, live forever

[@instantnoodles2567]

kwazhims3lf sorry mah, I'm just from Russia and i dumb af

[@GoblinSlayerZach]

I might have to use some vacation days to go to his funeral...at the very least I'll leave a flaming shit bag on your doorstep. RESPECT.

[@instantnoodles2567]

lNetorare Doujinshi fucc boi I'm triggered again

[@kenichi-bk6bz]

lNetorare Doujinshi k

[@instantnoodles2567]

kenichi 2233 wut?

[@halfhawk718]

Dat Cesar's "No!" quote, always in my mind.

[@mariuszj3826]

He should have said "NOOOO... u" lolz

[@halfhawk718]

Mariusz J lol

[@japeth3213]

1 star for Beneath is pretty harsh. It was at the very least interesting and that ending packs a huge punch.

[@kazaamoneal9816]

Japeth321 One Ape, you mean

[@japeth3213]

Battle was worse.

[@aaronbirtig]

Agreed.. don’t get it.. 3/5

[@TarksGauntlet]

I actually like Beneath the Planet of the Apes quite a bit. It was super odd and imaginative. Enough was different to keep me intrigued. It can be argued that it was a stupid direction to take the series in, but just on its own I think it's quite alright.

[@yadayada9581]

Man, Beneath always seems to be that one that people either love or hate, usually, it seems, they hate. To me, it's always been my favorite of the original string of sequels. I really like the mutants, who scared the hell out of me as a kid, and the entire climax, it has an ending with serious balls. Of all the sequels and re-makes I think it feels the most like the original.

[@Cyberfan2167]

Different strokes for different folks I guess 🤷

[@easterwood666]

Extremely informative and professional , yet casual and relatable . I give this video 5 out of 5 jameses

[@MarMar-zj8tf]

Aww. Kinda disappointing that he didn't like "Beneath." The dark, hopeless tone was really interesting to me and the ending of everyone dying was like....damn. Oh well, different strokes for different folks. It was cool that apparently he read the book though! I hope he reviews that some time as that story is pretty weird too.

[@shady9044]

I think it’s just as good as the original, and 3-5 all suck.

[@chamclamtv]

@@shady9044 bad take

[@attackofthecopyrightbots]

@@chamclamtv this

[@Cyberfan2167]

It's definitely different I'll give it that but it just leaves a bad taste in my mouth when I watch,it's just too weird and bizarre for my taste

[@Untouchaable]

The last 2 movies have been great.

[@chadwilliams6113]

Really looking forward to the newest one.

[@patriotwhitewash7985]

Intimidation Eh. They're ok.

[@LatteD1Mandor1a]

They have. They are much better than the original reboot. But they can never beat the original series

[@greasedlightning4344]

awesome

[@lizerdspherex]

Here's hoping War will be just as good if not better. Seriously though, how are these movie so damn good?

[@SpicyTownHall]

I watched all the original movies a few years ago and you're spot on. Definitely excited for the new film. Andy Serkis deserves something for this work.

[@kaijuhub3937]

It sucks that they never made that remake that was going to star Arnold Schwarzenegger.

[@Goblin_Hands]

"SEE YOU AT DA PAHTY CEZAR!!"

[@Goblin_Hands]

"If they bleed, we can kill them."

[@Goblin_Hands]

"Hey Cezah, remember when I told you I'd eat your banana last?" "...hu?" c(OIO)p "I LIED..." c(*oV●*)p "Grr....HU HU HU HU HUUU!"

[@Goblin_Hands]

"I eat chimps like you for breakfast, and right now (rrah) I am very hungry!"

[@Goblin_Hands]

Cesar: "Who are you??" Arnold: "I'm the terminator. Living tissue over metal endoskeleton."

[@steveleslie2170]

I was in Rise of the Planet of the Apes so it's nice to get 4 Apes. (The Golden Gate scene). Thanks. I would agree with all your assessments.

[@wischM0B]

2:56 Michael J Fox played as father, son, great (great?)grandpa/uncle and god forbid, daughter in Back to the Future

[@wischM0B]

That's what i hate about the internet... are you a sad 0/10 troll, simply clueless or just stupid? I will never know. Well played.

[@darkmatterblues]

aaayyyyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@Ladondorf]

Zira and Cornelius have to be on of my favorite movie couples of all time.

[@sohsie]

My theory on the Wahlberg movie ending: 1) When Wahlberg's ship appears to go forward in time, it is really going backward in time. I think he says something about the instruments not working when this happens. 2) They arrive on Earth in the distant past so they dont recognize it. 3) Because of their actions, history is changed such that the apes develop society instead of the humans (maybe the apes, having to confront the reality of the humans as more intelligent, are more aggressive in putting them down).. 4) Wahlberg then goes back to the future (although he thinks he is going to the past) and returns to a changed Earth.

[@diamondem]

Personally I would have given Dawn at least 4.5 - 5 apes. It doesn't quite live up to the original but the apes are given so much depth and can make you feel overwhelming amounts of emotion in long stretches of minimal to no dialogue with the only thing keeping you going is the character performances. The only thing holding it back from the original is in my opinion is the expositional dialogue and maybe the fact that the humans never feel quite as fleshed out as the apes. I've heard War pretty much fixes those issues though so I can't wait to see it.

[@TheBearlociraptr23]

the only rating I disagree with is beneath. I actually love that one. I love how it goes in deeper (quite literally) into what the earth is like. I love how just truly uneasy you feel with the mutants and their religion of worshiping a nuclear bomb and the ending, while depressing, was a great warning on what could happen if we aren't careful. I get why some people might not like it. but to me, a strong 4 apes.

[@ricardovaca8711]

Totally agree

[@SlavestoArmok]

Agreed Beneath is good, I can see why people don't like it but I like how dark and bleak it is and the entire message of the film.

[@GalaxyStandard77]

Should have ended right there

[@BobSmith-uc5js]

Way too harsh on Beneath...the ending alone pushes it much higher in watchability than the sequels that followed it...

[@johndawhale3197]

"...humans who speak telepathically and peel off their faces..." LOL, I love Beneath the Planet of the Apes so much but the way he said just that makes me laugh so much too.

[@gudeschorle3805]

I really liked the 2nd movie because it feels like an old Star Trek episode.

[@MobBossBobRoss]

Is this possibly the best rebooted movie series?

[@UltimateGamerCC]

it's up there i think.

[@DarkKnightTrinity]

Christian Bale was too weak of a Batman for that to be the best rebooted series. The villains made those movies, and it really should have an emphasis on the internal conflict Batman feels if it wants to go as dark and realistic as it tried. But it didn't, and probably no fault of Bale's, moreso of the writing and directing. On topic, probably yes, best rebooted series. Mad Max was good too for a pure action flick.

[@thegroove14]

Mad Max Fury Road isn't a reboot.

[@Ludwig1970]

SnappyK9 Yes, not only is it the best rebooted series but it has now taken its place amongst the few perfect trilogies.

[@Ryan2142]

Um. Yes it is.

[@ricardovaca8711]

Beneath is one of my favorites... 'I reveal my Inmost Self unto my God'!

[@johndawhale3197]

UNTO MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DrViperVideos]

The third one in this new trilogy is apparently the best of the 3

[@6553-t2m]

DrViperVideos i honestly would put the new ones over all the old ones

[@theholyavenger]

Wow, I had no idea there were so many sequels before the reboot! :O

[@3rdrated170]

i cant believe he actually likes something thats current

[@Gargoyle_911nn]

He said he loved wonder woman

[@user-og6ol2im7v]

he loved Furious 7 and pretty much all the fast and furious franchise too

[@Ludwig1970]

3rd Rated I was thinking the exact same thing. Now, I do see comments saying he actually does like modern films and that may be true, however, he will NEVER rate a modern film higher than an older film. He thought the original Godzilla was better than Godzilla(2014). I've seen both and in my opinion the original is not better. He thought the original POTA was better than the reboot series. Dawn alone was better than the original.

[@ygsr]

Dave Richardson I mean, I like Dawn more than 1968, but I can see why anyone would like 1968 more.

[@squinteastwood4637]

@@Ludwig1970 The original Godzilla is one of the greatest movies ever made. Seriously, if this is not trolling then you extremely ignorant.

[@savaria5063]

I remember walking in to a room where my father and some family friends were watching Beneath and I was weirded out by seeing normal city structures in a cave system. I said to my father: "What is this, I don't understand.". He tried to explain what it means, but I didnt get any of it so i started smashing together Ninja Turtles and Power Rangers toys. Poor man, god bless him.

[@anthonythemetalman7809]

I really enjoy the 2001 film. That was the one I grew up with before the new series of films came out. I love the original film from 1968 too. Absolute classic. I’d say my five favorites are the 68 film, the 2001 film, and the new reboot trilogy.

[@LucyLioness100]

‘Escape’ was the sole sequel I really liked. The end was tragic and if you think about it was the groundwork for what they had happen in ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’

[@nodtomodley9114]

"I like dystopian stuff, you can tell." I wonder what James would think of Fallout?

[@calcarTV]

you should review Escape from L.A. and watch Snake Plisskin blast us all back to the stone age. Also escape from new york rules!

[@LordMarlle]

I've always thought that the Tim Burton ending was the best way to pay homage to the original without literally copying it

[@Curttehmurt]

only 3/5 Apes for Conquest? can't say I agree, it's my favorite POTA sequel

[@DragonSpikeXIII]

3:00 You don't see this every day, but I immediately thought of Kurt Russell in Backdraft, he played the father in a flashback and the son for the rest of the movie

[@Kurgash1]

The reboot series has been amazing so far. Really excited for war in a few weeks

[@carealoo744]

I would imagine the reason Tim Burton said Batman returns wasn't a sequel to Batman was because it might have been a different tone and much more darker. Unless he was talking about the 1966 version in which case that's definitely the case

[@ropesnake]

I actually agree 100% with James' ranking of the series. Cool. Although, I think Escape is easily the best other than the original, and Dawn is flawed; I'd only give it 3/5 apes. Good review James.

[@Horzuhammer]

I've got "Beneath" but haven't watched. Even though James didn't like it, the plot synopsis really made me want to see it! Maybe tonight..

[@johndawhale3197]

Did you watch it? I loved it when I was younger...tell me what you think.

[@OfficialJab]

Beneath and Dawn are my favourites of these ones.

[@Sybato]

Just finished marathoning the original 5 films and I couldn't agree more

[@seasonstudios]

The second one was a little stale but could have been better by just finding a better way of doing the bomb/escape thing. It was a bit too vague and bizarre. Something that's a little more plausible in an otherwise improbable story... but it is Sci-Fi. Another thing, if time codes are checked in all 5 films then at some point Taylor is going to crash land again.

[@PlanetShlorpian]

Rise and Dawn are two of the best films of the decade in my opinion. War will probably surpass the two before and I cannot wait to see it. It has a lot of emotion and character depth that was lacking in the original series, minus the original of course.

[@94460706]

I love the new trilogy but from the old ones, my favorites are the original and escape

[@biguy617]

I like Dawn more than Rise because of the Rivalry between Ceasar and the other Ape. That is so awesome. The war he starts up is done well. I can't wait to see what Woody Harrelson does in the up coming film.

[@ericwmorrow]

Really liked the review and timely! Because of this review I bought The Planets Of The Apes Legacy Collection during my last Costco trip! Here's to rounding out my sci-fi film collection!

[@stealthpiglet1007]

Never watched the reboots, but I think now I will. Thanks for this comprehensive video James

[@mariuszj3826]

The reboots are great.

[@Ludwig1970]

cheesefrommysoul They're fucking amazing! In my opinion the reboot series is the best of the entire franchise.

[@ZS05]

Love it when James reviews movies.

[@kainhighwind2]

I'm really enjoying your reviews, James. Glad to see you adding this to Cinemassacre. Keep it up!

[@ameriicangirl4ever]

I actually like beneath the planet of the spes

[@pho3nixinflight]

Mr.Poopy Butthole me too.

[@caydenmichael98]

Same

[@Twinklesparks]

i love these, as a young'n they help me catch up with modern remake/reboots

[@marpauld3433]

Fun fact, Andy Circus helped with the motion of Godzilla and the MUTOs and played King Kong in the 2005 film.

[@PepeCaseres]

James you should never stop doing this, i love your reviews

[@jonathanjensen189]

3:00 - what about Eddie Murphy in The Nutty Professor? :P

[@DEKZFilms]

I cannot wait for War I loved these last two movies

[@lunaranxiety4589]

Ive loved Beneath since I was a kid

[@lunaranxiety4589]

and I love that ending

[@gamesurvivor3129]

and I knew James would love the Remake it's amazing it really is

[@ejl423]

The Tim Burton movie is one of my guilty pleasures.

[@TheImaginator972]

That's true, but he did his best LOL

[@duplexidemic]

Tim Burton's really wasn't that bad. Thade's character and performance is one of my favorites in any of the ape films.

[@EmSeeSquared]

I'm glad he at least noted the 2001 ending was similar to the ending of the book. I felt like I'm the ONLY one that got that, like I've been living on the planet of the apes......wait......

[@DKSmusic86]

I recommended to my dad watching with me 'Rise of the planet of the apes''. he loved it. Then we watched "Dawn of the planet of the apes" and with this one , although he is not a movie watcher , he became a fan. We are going to watch the new movie at the cinema in about a week. ;)

[@2chickenbone]

Dawn was such an amazing sequel, its like the "empire strikes back" of the trilogy. i give it 5 apes.

[@joeywalker9061]

never thought id hear james say the name james franco i know its not a big deal but still id have never thought he would ever have the need to mention him.

[@protoman-blues]

I am surprised James liked the reboot saga, I mean he always tend to preffer the originals above the new movies, but in this one, only one of the original saga surpassed your rating for the the new ones. I do agree that the Rise... movie did almost everything well, I actually think is moving and very emotional. I want now to rewatch it this weekend. Nice review and nice Ape rating jejeje

[@savage-americanimperialist4335]

I have to agree with you, the most recent PoP series is being well done, surprisingly.

[@TheBurleybrawler]

So I thought I'd seen all the old movies, but turns out none of the plots match my memories, meaning those VHS tapes I hired had to be the TV show. You blew my mind, I have some watching to do.

[@ecritdelajaponographie8565]

Nakadai Tatsuya played Takeda Shingen in the Kurosawa film "Kagemusha", and then 27 (?) years later he played Shingen's father in the year-long TV drama "Furin Kazan".

[@eyelove_owlcity]

The planet of the apes reboot trilogy is on parr with the lord of the rings trilogy. It's one of the very best.

[@gamesonvhs5927]

Excellent video James, thank you.

[@marinhoeh3406]

Here’s my ranking: 1. Planet of the Apes 2. Escape From the Planet of the Apes 3. Conquest of the Planet of the Apes 4. Beneath the Planet of the Apes 5. Battle for the Planet of the Apes

[@jacksonknightproductions8697]

This was great but I would've preferred individual reviews for each film.

[@attackofthecopyrightbots]

charlton heston is also a huge gun nut which makes the nuke scene infinitely weirder

[@logi3476]

Will you ever review the planet of the apes series both the live action and the animated one?

[@beast9839]

It is a shame that Andy Circus has not been nominated or won an academy award for his acting.

[@AverageJoeGuitarPlayer]

I like the one with Mark Wahlberg.

[@BRIANOCONNOR2003]

Me too

[@monkeykingw]

...Huh. I didn't actually know about all of these sequel/prequels of the original. I thought that the newest line of the series was just the creators thinking of stuff off the fly

[@MrMultiPat]

I've only seen Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes, and I loved it. I've now got a backlog of all these movies to watch...goddamn.

[@575forza]

Rise was great. And James Franco is such an underrated actor.

[@thabreez456]

Dawn And War Are some of the most unexpected masterpieces I had the pleasure of watching.

[@ThePaull3d]

I am quite young and have only seen the last two and I also thought they were great and I would have been surprised if long time fans would have criticized it.

[@PhilTeoli]

I agree with your assessment. I really love the reboot. I find it is underrated in a way. N one talks about it but it makes its money and they are good movies.

[@RundFyrkant]

Hey James, how about you do a dysthopathon? like Metropolis, 1984, Brazil, Children of men, Alphaville, Logans run, fahrenheit 451, Thx 1138 etc etc etc. it would be awesome to hear your take on the older movies versus the more modern. Love your serious work aswell as the Nerd. Keep it up !

[@KimbapBeBop]

We need James to make a cameo as the Angry Video Game Ape. He rants how the humans suck.

[@DeadPyro96]

Supposedly War is the best of the current series. Excited for your review.

[@sushidesperado9875]

I liked beneath the planet of the apes. You want to find out what happens to Taylor. As a kid i was hoping him and Brent and Nova would find a way back home. The mutants are the survivors of a nuclear holocaust. It's a very dark disturbing journey to a not so happy ending.

[@rampantrambling]

For me conquest is the best of the original series, but War is my favorite of them all and I see the three new ones as prequels to the original series.

[@queencancerous5332]

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes rocks, Koba is honestly one of the best villains I've ever seen in a movie.

[@GregorasProject]

James is one of my favourite Critics, but I disagree with him on Beneath

[@morganmmontz]

Really looking forward to your review of War. I have not seen it yet, but I am excited to and have heard it is amazing.

[@ColdI3LoodGTAONLINE]

PLEASE review Friday the 13th and or Nightmare on Elm movies. Love your opinions man! AVGN is my hero too!!

[@Thunda1986]

Apparently the statue of Cesar has a tear dripping down his face is suppose to show that he was unsuccessful at uniting humans and apes

[@desireevaus2783]

Im not a fan of the film because chimps kinda freak me out. But I could listen you talk about anything. I love your voice and your point of view on things.

[@yukeigesnow7843]

I love this movie reviews! Thank you so much for bringing 'em back, James! :)

[@NickJarno]

I don't seen anything wrong with a Planet of the Apes remake, saw it in theaters as a kid and loved it. The original on the other hand had aged quite a bit. So it makes sense for me to make a remake at that point to introduce a newer generation to the series.

[@micshork]

I hope you get to cover both TV Shows. The Live action one is technically part of the Movie Canon, it just takes place 100's of years earlier.

[@maxdutant1181]

Yeah, you're right! Greetings from Germany