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27 July 2001 (USA) moreTagline:
The battle begins November 20th morePlot:
An astronaut lands on a planet inhabited by human-like apes, who rule the planet with an iron fist. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 9 wins & 20 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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As shallow as the water he crashlands in. more (1313 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Mark Wahlberg | ... | Captain Leo Davidson |
 | Tim Roth | ... | Thade |
 | Helena Bonham Carter | ... | Ari |
 | Michael Clarke Duncan | ... | Attar |
 | Paul Giamatti | ... | Limbo |
 | Estella Warren | ... | Daena |
 | Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa | ... | Krull |
 | David Warner | ... | Sandar |
 | Kris Kristofferson | ... | Karubi |
 | Erick Avari | ... | Tival |
 | Luke Eberl | ... | Birn |
 | Evan Parke | ... | Gunnar (as Evan Dexter Parke) |
| Glenn Shadix | ... | Senator Nado |
| Freda Foh Shen | ... | Bon |
 | Chris Ellis | ... | Commander Karl Vasich |
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Rated PG-13 for some sequences of action/violence.Parents Guide:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:12 | Malaysia:U | South Korea:12 | Philippines:PG-13 | Brazil:12 | Canada:PG (Canadian Home Video rating) | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:TE | Finland:K-11 | France:U | Germany:12 (w) | Hong Kong:IIA | Ireland:12PG (original rating) | Ireland:PG (video rating) | Netherlands:12 | Norway:11 | Peru:PT | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:12 | USA:PG-13 (Approved No. 38373)Fun Stuff
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Thade's Father's last words ("Damn them! Damn them all to hell!") are an obvious reference to Planet of the Apes (1968). The last words that Taylor, who is also played by Charlton Heston, screams at the end of this movie are: "Damn you! God damn you all to hell!". moreGoofs:
Continuity: When the chimp is taking off from the ship you see Leo with his hands behind his back. In the next shot you see them at his side. moreSoundtrack:
Rule The Planet Remix moreFAQ
A NOTE REGARDING SPOILERSWhat is the name of the ape city?
What is the explanation for the ending?
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After seeing Tim Burton's excellent Sleepy Hollow, and superlative Ed Wood, I was expecting much more of a character driven movie, with the characterization and spiritual philosopies that elevated the original movie out of the pure science fiction genre and into a cerebral adventure film with acutely observed social comments.
Unfortunately, the film suffers from poor script and direction right from the minute the astronaut crashlands.
They knew from the outset that they would never produce an ending to rival the original, and any cinema-goer in their right minds would never expect one. But they could have at least got the beginning right. Neither Mark Wahlberg's character nor the tension is ever developed, so when he is confronted by the apes: we feel nothing.
The humans, though they have the benefit of increased intelligence and speech, are poorly utilized. And Kris Kristofferson is criminally wasted.
The make-up and effects are, as you would expect, fantastic. However, despite improved flexibility in the make-up, there is little warmth in either the performances or direction that made millions of kids go ape-nuts in the seventies. Bonham-Carter's Ari, whilst convincing, is not a patch on Kim Hunter's Zira. Roth's quite brilliant performance as Thade virtually carries this film and makes it the one reason to stick with it to the end.
Did I say end? Well, the less said about that the better.