The Planet of the Apes Trilogy... 7 Years Later

Join us on a journey back to the captivating world of the Planet of the Apes trilogy, seven years after its conclusion. In this insightful video essay, we delve deep into the iconic films "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," and "War for the Planet of the Apes."
Explore the evolution of character arcs, the masterful pacing, and the profound themes that continue to resonate with audiences worldwide. From the origin story of Caesar to the epic struggle for survival and dominance, we analyze every aspect of this groundbreaking trilogy.
Discover the rich symbolism, moral dilemmas, and philosophical questions that elevate these films beyond typical blockbuster fare. With in-depth commentary and critical analysis, we examine how the trilogy explores themes of empathy, humanity, and the consequences of hubris.
Seven years have passed since the release of "War for the Planet of the Apes," yet the impact of this trilogy still lingers, leaving a lasting legacy on the sci-fi genre. Join the discussion as we reflect on the trilogy's cultural significance and enduring relevance in today's world.
Whether you're a longtime fan of the Planet of the Apes franchise or a curious newcomer, this video offers a comprehensive retrospective that celebrates the artistry and storytelling prowess of these remarkable films.
Don't miss out on this captivating exploration of the Planet of the Apes trilogy... 7 Years Later.
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-0:00 The Planet of the Apes Trilogy... 7 Years Later
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[@Luke101]

Caesar vs Koba is still one of the most intense finales I’ve ever seen. “You are no ape” gives me chills

[@stephenbang2749]

I agree

[@a.jthomas6132]

When he said 'you are not ape', it shows Caesar saw Koba as nothing but a broken monster.

[@mattv3237]

My favorite line is “caesar weak” “Koba weaker”

[@kdusel1991]

​@@mattv3237apes together strong!

[@Luke101]

@@mattv3237 such a limited vocabulary yet such a hard line 🔥 Caesar wasn’t playing

[@originaozz]

This trilogy is so underrated. I almost didn't gave it a chance due to my prejudice, thinking this is just another monster/alien invasion movie with apes instead. Oh how wrong I was! Catching 'Rise' on television with my mom got us interested, then 'Dawn' made us invested. While 'War' was not the most satisfying ending, it was a raw look at rage and still optimistic towards the future. The complexities of each character really goes beyond your regular sci-fi flick; it is a story about apes that revealed so much about humanity's darkness and capacity for hope. The 2nd and 3rd film made me trust in Matt Reeves, no questions asked, and so hype for The Batman. He always pushed an already complex themes to even further depths of darkness, without forgetting the core morality of his characters.

[@thegoldman25]

I couldn't have said it better!

[@pascalfernandes6957]

Endingen ar never satasfying enough. Becaus we all knew realisticly its only temporary. Rally is a end satasfying enough. The only Endingen that sacraficed me Personen was the end of Harry Potter (Books as it git the Main thenes better acrose then the movies) and the end of the Xehanort Story in Kingdom Hearts 3. War was also satasfying to me.

[@yes-qw6om]

Not underrated at all its very popular, has 1.68 billion box office

[@MatthewTheWanderer]

How was "War" optimistic? That was one of the most depressing and pessimistic movies I have ever seen!

[@BoxingFan4Life]

Underrated by who ???? Everyone loves these movies

[@Design909.]

Watched War, two nights ago at 3am. Cried when it ended. An underrated masterpiece of a finale.

[@MatthewTheWanderer]

I thought that was by far the weakest part of the trilogy and was extremely depressing.

[@justthinking650]

​@@MatthewTheWanderer I think that's the point, it's meant to tie up the trilogy and it did

[@seanshanklin-santana3330]

Literally me last night 😅😂

[@MindOfE]

@@MatthewTheWandereryeah i agree with you it was super dark ceaser lost his son and wife his people get enslaved like it’s pretty dark

[@MindOfE]

@@justthinking650yeah true but got dang he had to lose his wife and kid and then he died like it had me mad

[@chasehedges6775]

One of the best film trilogies ever made, along with the OT and LOTR.

[@kdusel1991]

Never actually saw any of these but I might check them out! Do you recommend them?

[@Superibis.]

@@kdusel1991if he says it’s the 3 best trilogies, I’d assume he recommends them 😅

[@kolkagaming1234]

Indeed, it’s out there with the likes of Star Wars, & Harry Potter.

[@user-br9px9oz1c]

OT?

[@harryvideoz8863]

What is ot

[@marcelinovazquez5128]

This is exactly what I wanted live action Transformers movies to be. A film series where the non humans are the main and aren't treated as secondary characters or a joke. The Planet of the Apes trilogy could have easily fallen into this trap and have the apes become secondary characters in their own film. But no Matt Reeves, Andy Serkis and everyone else took the risk that non human characters and be well written and three dimensional as human characters are normally portrayed

[@henrymockingbird9645]

The well that was in the first transformers movie was like every other movies else pretty much only focuses on the human the the first transformers movie balances out both the humans and the transformers hell the final battle has both the military and the transformers fighting back to back to stop the deceptions in the first movie

[@Rushking20]

Easier to do that with apes then huge metal cgi monsters

[@marcelinovazquez5128]

@@Rushking20 Bumblebee?

[@henrymockingbird9645]

@@Rushking20 the first transformers movie only the decepticons were the monsters the autobots were the good guys

[@anishsingh2848]

These right here.... They are some of the best films made in Modern Hollywood

[@Aldiraider]

Dawn could have been much better if they made it longer and shown more details. Also the Humans in Dawn are just extremely stupid. I enjoyed it the least from this trilogy.

[@mydude8731]

Reboot trilogy is a 10/10 perfection and stayed consistent

[@hellstrom4209]

I always viewed Koba as not acting out of love for apes but out of hate for humanity. In Rise, he showed clearly distain for them during experiments. At the end of the film, he takes pleasure in pushing Jacobs, the businessman in the helicopter, off the bridge. In Dawn, he shows that same glee when killing 2 humans with guns. He treated Ceasar as a traitor for showing compassion for humans. Koba even killed Ash, a fellow ape, in cold blood for not killing a human.

[@jimmynickles804]

Great breakdown. 100% agree.

[@motherplayer]

That line has also still stuck with me. "Ceasar gone. Apes. Follow. Koba. Now."

[@randyschwaggins]

Yeah. It's a monkey dude.

[@caldw615]

He didn't care enough about his own kind to overtake his hatred for humans. He was willing to kill Caesar, the one who freed him from his previous torture and accepted him as family, just so he could rile up the others into attacking the humans. He pushes other apes aside to grab weapons or push them off a horse in the attack on the human settlement just so he could charge in himself guns blazing. He killed Ash (who was essentially a child/teenager in terms of ape years) for not blindly conforming to his hatred. He only cared about the apes in so far as they could be of use to his main goal of getting back at humanity. Thing is, in a way he is right to not trust humans and to want to be more decisive than Caesar but he basically acted like the same humans who tortured him. He lies, he promises good things to those who put trust in him, he clambers over his own kind just to achieve his goals. "You are not ape" is a powerful line because Koba became as bad as the humans he hated.

[@jimmynickles804]

@@caldw615 Great assessment. I fully agree!

[@anishsingh2848]

Also wish Gold Man pointed out one last thing in Rise The scene between Will and Caesar where Caesar utters his 2nd and last English phrase of the movie "Caesar is Home" and Will after seeing and experiencing everything across the 3rd act finally recognizes and lets Caesar go and be his own man with his own people not bounded by his or anyone else's rules because he agreed with him that Caesar is home and accepted him just the way he is even if it took him all this time Which makes Caesar coming back to his old home and seeing the videos of him as a baby and Will talking and playing with him in Dawn all the more sadder Despite not being the best father Caesar truly did loved him in his own way despite knowing he needs to be his own person When asked who the man in the video was he simply replied "A Good Man" I am so stoked for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and this new trilogy Its gonna be epic

[@titomega201118]

He says "Caesar is home"

[@joshuaoddo3489]

The new trilogy is going to be great it’s probably going to have a very different status quo that’s closer to the status quo from the original movies and I’m here to see a modern take on that status quo

[@anishsingh2848]

@@joshuaoddo3489 I just hope it carries the themes established by the trilogy up to now to me that is Caesar's true legacy

[@TheKaijuKing54]

I hope that Kingdom does justice to this trilogy’s story.

[@thegoldman25]

Me too

[@randyschwaggins]

It looks like total 💩

[@RappingNinja]

@@randyschwagginsReviews are in, and it’s getting very high praise indeed.

[@Sophie-ku1lx]

I saw it and I loved it! ❤❤ Noah the new character did awesome!

[@alexblatchford4147]

It does way more then that! It builds upon the trilogy

[@claytonrios1]

If Gollum was Andy Serkis' best performance as an antagonist, Caeser is his best performance as a protagonist. A true showcase for his talents in motion capture acting.

[@a.jthomas6132]

Andy Serkis gives an amazing performance as Caesar through acting and motion capture performances in all three movies!

[@thegoldman25]

It's an all time performance

[@a.jthomas6132]

@@thegoldman25 Same goes with director Matt Reeves who has done both in Dawn and War. His main focus is on the characters and the stories against the studios wishes. And that inspires me to get into a film major since i am currently at a university level. i find it criminal that Andy didn't get an Oscar award for this.

[@Lenosallose]

It’s been 7 years since this series ended?? I really look forward to the next installment!

[@thegoldman25]

Same!

[@nolansword9820]

I still remember going to War for the planet of the apes in theaters

[@Lenosallose]

@@nolansword9820 Same!

[@axelpettersson1482]

I will see the next installment as a new beginning of a new serie.

[@nanavrrse]

@@axelpettersson1482it is, i think its supposed to be a trilogy aswell?

[@KiddingCell]

All 3 of these movies are in my top 10 favorite movies of all time with Dawn being my all time favorite movie

[@thegoldman25]

Dawn is definitely in my top 10

[@raftlack4326]

dawn is PERFECT. I love how you completely understand Koba, its so fucking tragic. I love the characters in the planet of the apes, they are done so well, you always understand why somebody does something, it makes everything so much more real and intense

[@joke4119]

I literally just rewatched this about 2 weeks ago and my mind was blown. It's crazy that this is unironically one of the best trilogies in modern cinema and Caesar the Ape is one of the best written protagonist.

[@thegoldman25]

Certainly!

[@randombrokeperson]

I watched the trilogy all the way through for the first time last week (today is 4/25/24) - I’d only ever seen the first movie when it came out. I was a kid but loved it! Never checked out the sequels. I was kind of under the impression they’d be like any other 2010s/post-Marvel sequel (sucky, meh at best). Boy was I wrong. I gotta go back to the KZbin video essay that got me to check all three movies out. Blew my damn mind!

[@Kyoryu_The_One]

I've always had a special connection with the planet of the apes franchise it was the first piece of media iv ever seen where i share a name with the main character Seeing Caesar's journey from a captive to a revolutionary leader always struck a chord with me. Witnessing him stand up and fight for his kind filled me with pride. But as the series progressed, and Caesar's story came to its inevitable conclusion, I couldn't help but feel a sense of loss. His death hit me harder than I expected, leaving me genuinely saddened. these movies are just so perfect to me.

[@Alejandroigarabide]

Koba and Dreyfuss have the same set of priorities, but there's a huge difference on how they order them. Both want survival and see the other side as monsters; both love themselves and their people, but Dreyfuss loves his people more than himself, and Koba loves himself more than his people.

[@thegoldman25]

Great framing!

[@Alejandroigarabide]

@@thegoldman25 Thanks!

[@randyschwaggins]

Dreyfus doesn't like bananas...so different to Koba

[@thatiowan3581]

I could listen to The Gold Man talk about movies all day long

[@thegoldman25]

You're too kind

[@DANTHEMANREVIEWS]

Most underrated trilogy I absolutely agree.

[@gerardomunoz6725]

I thought Ceasar not killing the Colonel wasn't out of mercy, but the opposite. The colonel wanted to die, so his vengeance was denying him a "mercy kill."

[@jacksondavies3595]

To me, it was how his character arc concluded. Instead of letting his vengeance drive him to kill the colonel, he decided not to, because as to not let his hated consume him.

[@seanshanklin-santana3330]

I totally agree 👍🏽 most people see it merely as a sign of mercy and compassion but it’s a lot deeper than just that simple thought by Ceaser to “spare him”

[@kingofredleopards]

That's how I took it too. Almost a "I'm not going to be merciful and give you what you want. Live with it or do it yourself" type thing

[@talapantedtoad6461]

My personal favorite trilogy of all time because each film is great independently while also having so much cohesion at the same time really feeling like one overarching story of Caesar. It’s also the perfect balance of a great blockbuster they are able to have apes using guns, riding horses, and talking and have it not feeling overly goofy.

[@MasonTheYoung]

My favorite film trilogy, even the best trilogy’s have at least one weak link, but planet of the apes doesn’t. All movies are incredible

[@randyschwaggins]

War isn't great

[@LordMalice6d9]

​@@randyschwagginsNah, it was still good. But I think Dawn overall was the best of the trilogy.

[@a.jthomas6132]

War for the planet of the apes is also a war within Caesar while doing his best to maintain his core morality in a war Koba has started. And i like you brought out Caesar is consumed by vengeance. It fits the more we thik about this.

[@thegoldman25]

Good point!

[@a.jthomas6132]

@@thegoldman25 What are your hopes for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes? And your thoughts on the new direction Wes Ball is taking us set 300/400 years after War for the Planet of the Apes?

[@thegoldman25]

I don’t really go into things with hopes anymore. I just want a good movie with good characters that honors the themes of the franchise. That’s it

[@a.jthomas6132]

@@thegoldman25 You and me both. i am more enthusiastic on storytelling just as any moviegoers and Ape fans.

[@enayexx]

I can't wait to watch Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Thank you for this amazing analysis, can't wait for more of your videos.

[@thegoldman25]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Gantros]

There’s a book called Dawn of the Planet of the Apes: Firestorm, that fills the gap between Rise and Dawn, but also goes into Koba’s origins, and it is even worse than what we saw in the movies. When he was young, he was raised in a primate research lab with his mother. The scientist taught them both sign language and their keeper was kind. Unfortunately, the keeper was replaced with an abusive man who beat his mother to death in reprisal to the scientist reprimanding his abuse of Koba.

[@thegoldman25]

Sheesh, I never knew that

[@Gantros]

@@thegoldman25 Also in the book, it goes into Dreyfus’ history as San Francisco’s police chief who left office prior to the Golden Gate incident to pursue politics, becoming mayor during the early days of the Simian Flu. There is a lot of good material in novel and comic form that fills in gaps between films and gives detailed back stories to major characters that weren’t shown.

[@shrimmppppp]

I 100% believe this is the best video essay you’ve made. You deserve so much more man, you described perfectly everything I love about this trilogy, SPECIALLY with Dawn (my favorite). I’ve always loved that unlike any other fictional war movie, you don’t get that feeling of triumph with this one, it feels tragic because you understand both sides, it feels like if it was a real war. Props to you ❤

[@thegoldman25]

That's so kind! Thank you!!!!

[@christopherjustice6411]

My favorite fact about the series, Koba is named after Stalin. Stalin originally used the name “Koba” when he started out.

[@name_244]

This series may be the best reimagine/reboot in media.

[@anthonymiranda484]

Literally finished this trilogy like a couple hours ago, truly masterpieces, all 3 movies

[@hamza3alman]

I have been searching for a awhile for someone to run down this trilogy the way you did in this video .. Amazing amazing video keep it up!

[@Mo-qt9ni]

Planet of the Apes definitely has biblical ties. There are very large similarities between Caesar and Moses, Will and Pharaoh and especially Kova and Korah.

[@GuyFoax]

Nah man

[@alexismorales-acosta3364]

Koba is ape Satan , ceaser is ape Jesus

[@TheCarpentersApprentice]

Yup

[@Story2ScreenMovieReviewPodcast]

How do we live in a world where a Planet of the Apes trilogy is far superior in every single way and a Star Wars sequel trilogy flounders completely? How is that possible?

[@thegoldman25]

Appreciate greatness!

[@Story2ScreenMovieReviewPodcast]

@@thegoldman25 I know right. Where do you think this trilogy succeeds where the SW sequel trilogy fails or tried to succed but couldn't?

[@kaiserz0154]

I strongly disagree that the Sequel Trilogy flounders completely but I do agree the Planet of the Apes trilogy is a more solid series and very underrated.

[@Story2ScreenMovieReviewPodcast]

@@kaiserz0154 there's some good elements, like the acting, the music, certain breathtaking scenes and sequences that work very well.

[@GEMINIEARTHWALKER]

Probably my favorite trilogy of the past few decades

[@yubinfreeman5]

bro this video so underated, the video is also very very well edited and just good overal in general

[@thegoldman25]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ethinwhite3454]

Cesar yelling no made everyone in my theater go silent. You could have heard a pin drop. Still an impactful and shocking moment to this day.

[@lagganm]

Thanks for coming through! Always a banger

[@thegoldman25]

You already know!

[@jxmamba9331]

This and the dark knight trilogy are easily my favorite of all time

[@master2uall88]

Your first 6 minutes of this video is beautiful insightful and extremely right on the mark. And I didn't realize it until watching your video exactly all of that but I knew it without putting it in words and you put it in words what I knew then and realized now so thank you for that

[@a.jthomas6132]

I remember the fight between Caesar and Malfoy the first time in Rise of the Planet of the Apes. The theaters went on cheering in the 2011 release. But when the moment Caesar said "NO!", the entire theater went dead silent. What an amazing moment!

[@thegoldman25]

I wish I remembered that, I was too young

[@a.jthomas6132]

@@thegoldman25 i was 19 at that time. It was the best cinematic experiences i had ever had!

[@randyschwaggins]

It's the fight between Gollum and Malfoy

[@Zephyrus-zj4kn]

I’ve seen all 3 in theaters, twice! Got them all on blu ray and watched it multiple times. I love showing this trilogy to family and friends. My favorite trilogy ❤

[@randyschwaggins]

You ❤ apes

[@user-yz2ir9gy2m]

Oh my God man, i have been watching ur kung fu panda retrospective, absolutely loved it, then starting to love the ape trilogy , and now u made this video, you are amazing man !!

[@thegoldman25]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!!

[@DANTHEMANREVIEWS]

Fantastic analysis always click your video when it pops up!

[@thegoldman25]

You rock!

[@DANTHEMANREVIEWS]

@@thegoldman25 I know 😎

[@smilingoma3334]

I really enjoyed this commentary & your viewpoints on this video. So well done!! I would love to see you do a video like this for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.

[@blacknerdygirlsrock]

Y’all keep calling that boy “Draco Malfoy” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Brad772006]

You are correct, the character building in these movies is phenomenal.

[@MuhammadIrfanbinIshak]

man this commentary open new perspective for me....damn...it is so good. bravo....

[@thegoldman25]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AussBosss]

Damn good content you have here. Enjoyed every second of it. Thanks for that ✌🏼

[@thegoldman25]

Thank you for the support!

[@bensonabernathy4664]

16:16 Seeing scenes like this is heartbreaking. Koba really became someone in the society Ceaser started. Koba was being a good person.

[@dayontapout]

I REALLY enjoyed these movies. It took me a while to come around to watch them bc I wasn't a fan of the original or the Mark Walberg movies. These movies hold up all these years later and I genuinely enjoy revisiting them.

[@Emanon...]

Among the greatest adaptations ever made. Right up there with the best of them.

[@adamday8313]

I think this is one of the best trilogies out there. I would argue it gets better with each entry, with War being my favourite in the trilogy.

[@NeoConnor1]

Everything you said about this trilogy is how I feel about it too. Wonderful video.

[@thegoldman25]

Thank you for watching!

[@NeoConnor1]

Are you looking forward to Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes?

[@chadbinette3201]

Commissioner Gordon was so angry cause the apes took the bat light. Gordon couldn't signal Batman and the world fell apart

[@_Mista_X]

Just hinged all 3 between 12 am to 9 am. WELL WORTH IT!

[@rhetty1]

I legit just watched these movie over the past few weeks for the first time, and wow they are incredible 🙏🏽

[@isabaig6665]

Dawn may be my favorite movie of all time. It’s incredible! !!

[@thegoldman25]

It's in my top 10 for sure

[@TotalFiction18]

Amazing work as always brother. Always learn something new from these despite this trilogy for example being one of my favorite ever! Did you get to see the new installment yet? if so what did you think

[@caseropr]

Great vid!

[@joshhudson7413]

War is one of the most emotinal movies i've ever seen

[@themasterjinn]

I am happy I own the Blu-Rays for this series. Seeing this I am going to watch them again. Thank you.

[@thegoldman25]

I need to buy them!

[@alexerickson6331]

Do t know why it took me this long to finally go through this trilogy but wow. What a complete 3 piece story. Incredible

[@terryriepl5690]

Just watched all 3 yesterday for the first time and I was so surprised with how good they were. Literally cried in all three movies haha

[@ravi1447]

Loved the way you have narrated Caesar

[@Verflextundzugenatzt]

Great video bro

[@thegoldman25]

Appreciate it!

[@sarahsmith1116]

Absolutely agree,one of BEST trilogies ever. Just magnificent. I honestly cannot choose which is the best. They all are the BEST. Thank you for your videos,they are fantastic.😊

[@thegoldman25]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@ottoww289]

I think you were a little harsh on Wills character, I think you’re right that he isn’t a great dad but wrong when saying he doesn’t love Caesar that much. I think he truly loves Caesar, he’s just the first to be the father of a smart ape in a town and might not do it right

[@randyschwaggins]

Once he was getting that Pinto 😺 Will didn't give AF about Caesar

[@BedBear_official]

The ending to this trilogy, War, was the one of the best endings of all time. Caesar started out as a pet. When he gets taken from Will, he unleashes his intelligence and leadership skills to cause the ape uprising. The reason he does this, just because he wants freedom. He also wants to do what’s right for the apes. Getting to the forest and being free is what is right for them. In the second film, Caesar really just doesn’t want violence. He wants to protect his apes. Koba is the only reason this movie reached its climax. After the fight between Caesar and Koba, he still hesitates to drop him. Again, he doesn’t want violence. But he realized that the apes would be safer without Koba. Koba was a menace, and would most likely have a freak out and kill another ape or multiple. He drops Koba, for the good of the apes. In the third film, Caesar still regrets what he did to Koba, he has visions and dreams about him. He also is only fighting in this Human/Ape war for the protection of the apes. Koba started this war and killed lots humans, not Caesar. Later in the film, Caesar is tortured and not given food or water. Then near the end, he has a chance to kill the Colonel. Then I’m going to go back to this, Caesar doesn’t want violence. He only fights for the apes. He doesn’t want to kill the Colonel becuase in this part, the Colonel is powerless. He has a chance for revenge, but would that make him any better than Koba? Caesar spares him. He can’t pull the trigger. Nevertheless, The Colonel kills himself. Shortly after, Red Donkey sees that Caesar will do anything for the sake of these apes. Then finally, the apes find a home. Caesar sees that his mission is over. Caesar has done what he was born to do. Then he goes to internal sleep. Just because he has died does not mean his legacy is over. I hope that’s what kingdom is going to mention. (Yes, I have not seen it)

[@xRIP_Karma]

This just changed my whole perspective

[@EasyE2490]

I’m hyped for the new one. I’m looking forward to the new characters

[@himonightbreeze]

I recently watched them, too. They're really great movies. I love the campy originals, even the weird Tim Burton one. These ones really make the idea of apes taking over the world seem possible. And they did it right when it came to releasing them. They waited 3-4 years between each one, while other studios would've tried cranking out one every year. Also, just to throw it out there, the 1968 film is based on a French novel from 1963 and takes some liberties with its adaptation. Not to mention, Will is putting himself in some serious danger bringing a chimp into the house because even without being genetically enhanced, chimps will turn on their trainers or handlers at a certain age. It's like once they mature, they become violent and will rip your face off.

[@Jayyy761]

Best review of the trilogy!

[@luckypinecrest930]

You lost me at Will didn’t fully love Caesar because he put him on a leash in public. Bro, it was a chimpanzee.

[@nicklundy9965]

Im making my way through the original movie series. And i got to say, the ape makeup still fascinates me to this day not to mention the interesting story and engaging characters. Ill probably check out this trilogy some time down the line.

[@thegoldman25]

you're 100% correct. Even the Mark Wahlberg movie has amazing make up for the apes

[@mattyboyb523]

Really loved this video and agree with so much said. I thought this trilogy was fantastic and have also recently rewatched in anticipation of the upcoming release in May. I always felt that it’s important to understand that humans created the virus and basically did everything necessary to keep it progressing. The thoughts expressed about Will is so true. He actually only becomes truly interested in Cesars needs and concerns when it’s too late although he does understand that it’s right to walk away. I appreciate that Will was left out of the sequel as he isn’t important except with the flashbacks via camcorder. I think it’s important to note that two characters extremely important to Dawn are blue eyes and carver. They are extensions of Cesar and Dreyfus and are critical in progressing the plot. So important to have extensions of the main characters in movies. War is a good movie and I enjoy it but is the weakest of the 3. The connection to the story of Moses and the promised land is very cool. I wonder if it was intended. I’d never heard this before. Thanks so much for this one. Looking forward to kingdom

[@fan4every1lol89]

great vid. New sub

[@thegoldman25]

Thanks for the sub!

[@steveisbacc-ij8tn]

It’s kind of ironic that the Planet of the Apes reboot trilogy was way better than the Jurassic World trilogy with its main message.

[@randyschwaggins]

Ironic?

[@radhinig5594]

Idk man something about this trilogy is just so touching. The first is pretty solid on its own- that scene where Caesar speaks for the first time was a cinematic masterpiece. But the second and third films… goddamn. So many emotions conveyed just by mocap and great cgi. I have cried many times. So excited for Kingdom😊

[@randyschwaggins]

People like you prove that apes are superior to humans 😂😂😂

[@ethancoster1324]

My biggest gripe with war was Nova's invisibility powers that somehow got her inside the compound unseen and unheard to give water to Caesar.

[@MakaiAlliman_XXX]

Caesar as a kid is kind of like curious George

[@RSG_TheMonster]

From Curious George to Furious George, Caesar came a long way

[@randyschwaggins]

That's racist. George is a monkey. Caesar is a chimp. You are definitely white.

[@spencermcbride3881]

Crucify me, but I only ever saw Rise, and thought it was pretty good. I recently watched the next 2, and couldn't believe how awesome they were. I'm actually ashamed that I didn't give them a watch back in the day. The 2nd and 3rd are legit incredible experiences

[@Fancast100-wj4fu]

I love all of these movies

[@thegoldman25]

Me too

[@alexloyola6762]

Prior to both having fourth installments announced, this and the Toy Story trilogy were my two favorites. No bad movies among them. LoTR is up there, too.

[@MajinMuu]

i remember getting the trilogy for dvd blu ray and digital for only around 20 to 25$ what a steal

[@robbwillz]

You nailed it! One of my favorite trilogies. And I'm happy to say that Kingdom is just as good even without Andy Serkis and Matt Reeves

[@RyanTheRagster]

There's nothing that will could've done about situation of the keepers. He did everything he could to get him out of there.

[@randyschwaggins]

What about the finders, losers and weepers?

[@hellstrom4209]

It's scary how the Simian flu that nearly wiped out humanity almost became a reality with COVID-19

[@thegoldman25]

And Rise came out in 2011, 9 years before Covid. Let's hope Covid doesn't mutate into a virus that makes us mute!

[@inthecloudz1272]

Lmao still believe that 🤣 thanks for the laugh

[@mr.dr.prof.patrick7284]

do you actually think that covid was going to wipe out humanity?? not even 10 million ppl have died from it and it’s been 5 years💀💀 this is the funniest comment i’ve ever seen

[@attackboss6]

Don't worry. The avian flu is mutating right now and if it jumps to humanity it's likely 1/3 of humanity will fall, at least

[@inthecloudz1272]

@@attackboss6 Jesus christ you people make me laugh lol

[@JitteryJackanape]

These movies are so good. Theyll look amazing in 50 years.

[@wiztansupercell2512]

It's not an adaptation... it's a prequel

[@captainmarvelwilson508]

Most chilling lines in each film. Rise: NO Dawn: GO War: LEAVE HIM

[@randyschwaggins]

oooooooo

[@Nyquwill]

I recently rewatched the entire trilogy backwards for some reason after seeing Kingdom. But my god is Caesar’s trilogy phenomenal.

[@r3ddr01d7]

It was beautiful Sad that people only remember it as "Ape together strong"

[@grahamh8631]

Great video

[@thegoldman25]

Thank you!

[@BobbyJenko]

I really disagree with how you interpreted Caesar and Will’s relationship. Sure, in the beginning Will only cared about the experiment. However, by the second half of the movie it’s clear that Will loves Caesar for more than that.

[@redt8311]

I’m really interested to see the newer movie. The first trilogy was excellent. Kind of strange that they didn’t pick up with Cornelius. But the new ape i guess is Caesars 6x great grandson so should be interesting to see what he’s gonna do.

[@thegoldman25]

Me too!

[@Xsugarxcookiex903]

2:03 Will was not a perfect father - no one is. And Will never saw Caesar as just a means to an end. Which is why he saved him anyways, he felt something for him.

[@vanlos_documental]

Never look it that way .. I know is just a movie but it make me cry several times... Poor cesar! 😰😰

[@kdusel1991]

Never saw the trilogy. But I've heard it's supposed to be pretty good!

[@thegoldman25]

you're missing out!

[@LearndingLife]

Hadn't seen the Moses allegory before but I really dig it. Fits well

[@IskandarTheConquerer]

How the hell have I not watched these movies?! I remember seeing the trailer for War for the Planet of the Apes then forgetting about it almost immediately like it was some weird popcorn flick. The thing is this sounds right up my alley. It is in the realm of Science fiction/Fantasy and tackles trauma/mental health and just the human condition in general?! That is exactly what I am in the mood for especially since I grow more and more angry with how people view others as this enemy because a couple months ago I broke up with a girlfriend and the crux of her argument was that I was not on her side of the political spectrum. I get so angry when all people do is view others in terms of “oh you’re not on my side so you are my enemy”. I need to watch these movies now. Also, you keep mentioning messages- may I recommend a wonderful essay (it’s about a four or five minute read) called A message about messages by Ursula K Leguin. She mentions how most stories should not be viewed that way because the things a story tells are in the flow of the story and how it is told- we lose a lot when saying “this is the message”. Anyways, rant over, thank you for telling me about these movies- I am going to watch them over the weekend in between Fallout episodes.

[@ericgen5022]

These films got progressively better in my opinion. War was excellent in that it tied up the story from this trilogy while making reference to the starting place of the original 1968 movie.