This first sequel to Planet of the Apes isn't bad, but already shows the way the original conception was to degenerate into routine comic strip adventure.
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01/26/06
Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970)
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Reviews Counted:22
Fresh:9
Rotten:13
Average Rating:5.3/10
Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins
Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy
Synopsis: The second installment in the Planet of Apes series. Here, an earthling sent to find the astronauts of the original film discovers not only a world of intelligent, talking apes, but an underground... [More]
Starring: James Franciscus, Charlton Heston, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans
Director: Ted Post
Reviews for Beneath the Planet of the Apes
Top CriticAs the apes close in and the mutants squeal their annoying noises, it's hard to care which side wins or loses, and that is a great disappointment after the excitement of the first film.
05/12/01
Top CriticSocial commentary was not one of this glum film's strong points.
06/05/09
annoying sequel
03/11/08
[A] quickie follow-up that vainly tries to imitate the look of the original on an obviously limited budget, and for the most part, eschews the philosophical, social, and racial subtext of the first film in favor of straightforward shoot-em-up.
06/04/07
Hokey and slapdash.
06/04/07
Top CriticA lot less poky than the original, and generally more entertaining.
04/09/07
No review available.
07/16/05
One of the best sequels ever, building on the story while re-delivering what fans liked about the first
07/07/05
No review available.
07/01/04
No review available.
02/10/04
No review available.
04/26/03
No review available.
02/06/03
More rubbery ape masks, but grimmer and sillier.
11/12/02
An effective sequel that takes an increasingly dark look at the unavoidable nature of war.
09/15/02
Loved it, despite the hokey costumes!
08/12/02
No review available.
07/29/02
No review available.
07/26/02
One of the more admirable "Apes" sequels, warts and all.
07/26/02
gives a new meaning to the intolerable hell that sequels always seem to deliver
08/01/01
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