A film rich with unforgettable imagery, killer lines and physical thrills.
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04/07/08
Planet of the Apes (1968)
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Reviews Counted: 41
Fresh: 36
Rotten:5
Average Rating: 7.4/10
Consensus: Planet of the Apes raises thought-provoking questions about our culture without letting social commentary get in the way of the drama and action.
Runtime: 1 hr 52 mins
Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy
Synopsis: Complex sociological themes run through this science-fiction classic, about three astronauts marooned on a futuristic planet where apes rule and humans are slaves. The stunned trio discovers that these highly intellectual simians... [More]
Starring: Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner
Reviews for Planet of the Apes
Top Critic Seminal simian sci-fi that blends satire with the drive and pace of an adventure story.
04/07/08
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A magnificently indignant Heston ... wrestles with the imponderables of a topsy-turvy world in which apes reign over humankind.
04/17/01
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Planet of the Apes is one of those rare films whose historical impact outweighs its quality. It's a good film, but not a classic.
05/30/07
Massive marketing notwithstanding, the original film is still quite an achievement.
05/30/07
Top Critic
Dismal SF deep think (1968) that gave birth to an equally dismal string of sequels and TV series spin-offs.
05/30/07
It is quickly paced, completely entertaining, and its philosophical pretensions don't get in the way.
05/30/07
Top Critic Dated now, but a lot of fun and the ending was a shocker — the first time you saw it. Science fiction and social commentary blended nicely.
01/27/06
Basically a feature-length 'Twilight Zone' episode, with all that that implies for good and ill… flawed but worthwhile.
03/22/04
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