Reviews - Planet of the Apes (1968) [DVD, 2-Disc Special Edition; Widescreen]
User Reviews
by alexdg1 on Oct 21, 2009
| Pros |
Charlton Heston, good storyline, good acting, good directing |
| Cons |
None, really. |
| Bottom Line |
Sure, the ape costumes could have been better, but the budget was modest! Top notch adaptation of a so-so sci-fi novel. |
by desslok on Jan 6, 2009
| Pros |
Fun, good special effects and socially relevant! |
| Cons |
The DVD I wound up with isn't as good as later releases. |
| Bottom Line |
While not the best entry in the series, the original Planet of the Apes is a strong film that sets the stage for the rest of the series. |
by Bruguru on Apr 28, 2007
| Pros |
Fascinating allegory, great acting, wonderful costumes and sets. |
| Cons |
None come to mind. |
| Bottom Line |
It's a madhouse.....a madhouse!!!! |
by quipowerty on Dec 5, 2004
| Pros |
Charton Heston is wonderful. |
| Cons |
I really can't think of any. |
| Bottom Line |
See above title and you'll know what I'm talking about. |
Key Information
Directors
Franklin J. Schaffner
Genre
Science-Fiction/Fantasy
Subgenre
Recommended, Switching Roles, Futuristic, Prison/Prisoners, Post-Apocalypse, Space Exploration, Time Travel, Essential Cinema, Classic, Science-Fiction, Thriller
Available Formats
DVD: 2-Disc Special Edition; Widescreen
Languages
Original Language
English
DVD Editions
VHS Editions
Professional Reviews
Professional Reviews
(12/01/2003, p.133, Daniel Webb): "...[A] classic....Seminal sci-fi..."
Quotes from the Movie
Quotes from the Movie
"Get your stinking paws off me, you damn dirty ape."-- Taylor (Charlton Heston)
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