Movie Review: War For The Planet Of The Apes
By Adam Frazier | @ | July 14th, 2017 at 10:00 am
Director: Matt Reeves
Screenwriter: Mark Bomback, Matt Reeves
Cast: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson, Steve Zahn, Amiah Miller, Karin Konoval, Judy Greer, Terry Notary
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
"Apes. Together. Strong."
In 2011's Rise of the Planet of the Apes, a scientific experiment gives rise to a species of intelligent apes, and a virus that brings humanity to the brink of extinction. The sentient apes flourish in the absence of humans until they're discovered by a small band of survivors in 2014's Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. The species struggle to coexist, but their fragile peace is shattered by Koba, a former lab chimp so consumed with hatred for the humans that he betrays his leader, the noble chimpanzee Caesar, to incite war against them.
Enter War for the Planet of the Apes, the third and final chapter of 20th Century Fox's critically acclaimed series. Directed by Matt Reeves (of Cloverfield, Let Me In, and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes), War delivers a powerful and poignant climax to one of the greatest film trilogies of all time, with complex characters, soulful performances, and the most impressive special effects I've ever seen. Not only is it one of the best movies of the summer, it's one of the best films of 2017 — an unparalleled work of blockbuster filmmaking that is as thought-provoking as it is awe-inspiring.
Topics: Movie Reviews, Movies, Reboots, Reviews, Sequels
Tags: Amiah Miller, Andy Serkis, Judy Greer, Karin Konoval, Matt Reeves, Planet of the Apes, Steve Zahn, Terry Notary, War For The Planet Of The Apes, Woody Harrelson
'War For The Planet Of The Apes' Trailer: Caesar Will Finish This War
By eelyajekiM | @ | May 16th, 2017 at 8:00 pm
There's always a winner and a loser in war. So when it comes to the ongoing battle between man and apes in the Planet of the Apes prequel trilogy, we pretty much know which species is going to lose.
The trailer we saw yesterday for War for the Planet of the Apes was only a tease of what's to come, but today's new trailer encapsulates what this war has done to both sides and how one of them will do anything to become the victor. Check it out below.
Topics: Movies, News, Prequels, Sequels, Trailers
Tags: Amiah Miller, Andy Serkis, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Gabriel Chavarria, Judy Greer, Mark Bomback, Matt Reeves, Planet of the Apes, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Steve Zahn, War For The Planet Of The Apes, Woody Harrelson
'War For The Planet Of The Apes' Trailer: Echoes Of Charlton Heston Warning About Ape Apocalypse
By eelyajekiM | @ | May 15th, 2017 at 10:00 pm
Hints of War for the Planet of the Apes connecting to the original Planet of the Apes have been lingering since trailers for the movie were released. Though these films are a part of the same universe when that bridge closes the gap is still not clear.
However, a newly released trailer seems to indicate that it might be closer than originally thought. That's because it has footage that has led up to the latest installment, with Charleston Heston himself providing the narration. Check out the latest trailer below.
Tags: Amiah Miller, Andy Serkis, Charlton Heston, Gabriel Chavarria, Judy Greer, Mark Bomback, Matt Reeves, Planet of the Apes, Steve Zahn, War For The Planet Of The Apes, Woody Harrelson
'War For The Planet Of The Apes' Trailer: There's No Time For Peace On A Planet Run By Apes
Every one of these Planet of the Apes prequels has lived up to its title. So it seems fitting that War for the Planet of the Apes be the apex of the series.
Fox has just dropped a new trailer for the film and it looks to abandon any and all hope of humans and apes living in peace. Instead, it's going to be a battle to the death in which the surviving faction will emerge as the alpha species. Check out the full trailer below.
Topics: Movies, News, Sequels
Tags: Amiah Miller, Andy Serkis, Gabriel Chavarria, Judy Greer, Mark Bomback, Matt Reeves, Planet of the Apes, Steve Zahn, War For The Planet Of The Apes, Woody Harrelson
'War For The Planet Of The Apes' Will Introduce A Character From The Original Film
By eelyajekiM | @ | December 23rd, 2016 at 9:00 am
The rebooted Planet of the Apes franchise isn't so much of an actual reboot as it is a prequel that leads up to the original 1968 film. Starting off with Rise of the Planet of the Apes, we saw how mankind made its downward spiral while Apes rose to power. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes showed us just how far man has fallen, and that the Apes were quickly becoming more intelligent. Now with War for the Planet of the Apes, we'll see man's last stand against the primates, but because this is a prequel to the original Planet of the Apes, we kind know where it is all heading. While there hadn't been any significant nods so far that bridge the two franchises, Matt Reeves' upcoming film will include a very important character from the original film.
Check out who this mysterious character is in the photo here below.
'War For The Planet Of The Apes' Trailer Gets Into Winter Spirit
By eelyajekiM | @ | December 9th, 2016 at 11:43 am
We'd better start appreciating the Planet of the Apes films, because all good things come to an end. And if the franchise keeps going in the direction it's in, then I don't want another reboot to happen. The first trailer for War for the Planet of the Apes has finally arrived, and it does more than just tease the inevitable war between man and ape, it brings us straight to the battlefront.
Check out the first trailer for the film here below.
Topics: Movies, News, Sequels, Trailers
Tags: Andy Serkis, Gabriel Chavarria, Judy Greer, Mark Bomback, Matt Reeves, Planet of the Apes, Steve Zahn, War For The Planet Of The Apes, Woody Harrelson
'War For The Planet Of The Apes' NYCC Teaser: Caesar Gets Into A Different Kind Of Cold War
By eelyajekiM | @ | October 6th, 2016 at 6:16 pm
It goes without saying that studios who attend major Comic-Cons will be there with some footage of their upcoming tentpole films. While the San Diego Comic-Con is in a league of its own, the New York Comic-Con isn't one to be overlooked. In the past few years, it has been making a name for itself, and with Lionsgate announcing that they will be presenting footage from John Wick: Chapter 2 and Power Rangers, it looks like audiences are in for some more geek goodness.
20th Century Fox is the latest studio to announce that they will be having a panel for their upcoming films as well. Now, they have unveiled the first look at War for the Planet of the Apes by releasing a teaser trailer at NYCC today. Check out the teaser here below.
Topics: Conventions, Movies, News, NYCC, Sequels, Trailers
Review: Pixar's 'The Good Dinosaur'
By eelyajekiM | @ | November 25th, 2015 at 10:00 am
DIRECTOR: Peter Sohn
WRITER: Meg LeFavure
STORY: Peter Sohn, Erik Benson, Meg LeFavure, Kelsey Mann, Bob Peterson
CAST: Raymond Ochoa, Jack Bright, Sam Elliott, Anna Paquin, A.J. Buckley, Steve Zahn, Frances McDormand, Jeffrey Wright, Marcus Scribner
Walt Disney Studios | Pixar
Rated PG | 100 Minutes
The story of a boy and his dog gets a new prehistoric spin in Disney and Pixar's The Good Dinosaur. The story asks the age-old question, what would have happened if the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs had missed? Well, in the film, we learn that the dinosaurs become productive members of society that adapted to their natural surroundings. There lies one of the things that makes this film so beautiful. Even with its storied production problems the film has gone through, the studio has managed to rise above it all and give out something that is not only beautiful aesthetically, but emotionally as well.
Arlo, a skittish Apatosaurus with a big heart, is separated from his family. Scared and alone, our hero must find his way home before the cold winter comes. On his journey he comes across sights he has never seen before, and meets an unlikely companion who joins him on his course home – a human boy, whom he names Spot. Together, they learn that they have more in common with each other than they originally thought despite their difference in species, and together they find that they can have the courage to overcome any fear they will encounter on their journey home.
Topics: Movie Reviews, Movies, Reviews
Tags: A. J. Buckley, Anna Paquin, Bob Peterson, Denise Ream, Erik Benson, Frances McDormand, Jack Bright, Jeffrey Wright, Kelsey Mann, Marcus Scribner, Meg LeFavure, Movie Review, Peter Sohn, Pixar, Raymond Ochoa, Sam Elliott, Steve Zahn, The Good Dinosaur, Walt Disney Studios
'The Good Dinosaur' Trailer 2: "I'm Done Being Scared"
By eelyajekiM | @ | October 6th, 2015 at 11:00 am
Disney and Pixar have released the second full-length trailer for The Good Dinosaur. The film sees Arlo, a meek apatosaurus become separated from his family. Lost and alone, Arlo befriends a human, and together they go on an unforgettable adventure to find his family, coming across all sorts of dinosaurs they have never seen before along the way. The film puts a twist on the story of a human and his pet dog, with Arlo taking the place of the owner, and the human, appropriately named Spot, as the dog.
The newest trailer features all new never-before-seen footage, and gives us more exposition than the previous trailers ever did. Check out the latest trailer for the film below.
Topics: Animated, Movies, News, Trailers
Tags: AJ Buckley, Anna Paquin, Disney, Frances McDormand, Jack Bright, Jeffrey Wright, Marcus Scribner, Peter Sohn, Pixar, Raymond Ochoa, Sam Elliott, Steve Zahn, The Good Dinosaur, Walt Disney Studios
'The Good Dinosaur' International TV Spot Gives Pixar's Dinos Some Voices
By eelyajekiM | @ | September 21st, 2015 at 4:50 pm
Of all the The Good Dinosaur trailers that we have seen so far, none of them had any dialogue. While the film touts an eclectic cast, some began to wonder if Pixar's upcoming feature would be like Wall-E. During their panel at D23 Expo, we finally got to hear some of the film's voicework through a series of clips, and hear what Sam Elliot, Anna Paquin, and AJ Buckley sounded like as Pixarized T-Rexes. However, if you didn't get a chance to see the footage a month ago, a newly released international TV spot offers you the chance to hear some of the talent at work, and provides some context as to how Arlo (Raymond Ochoa) gets separated from his pack.
Check out the latest TV spot for The Good Dinosaur here below.
Topics: Movies, News, Videos
Tags: AJ Buckley, Anna Paquin, Frances McDormand, Jack Bright, Jeffrey Wright, Marcus Scribner, Peter Sohn, Pixar, Raymond Ochoa, Sam Elliott, Steve Zahn, The Good Dinosaur, Walt Disney Studios