In remaking this classic sci-fi horror film, director Tim Burton takes on a whopping challenge and succeeds. Astronaut Leo Davidson (Mark Wahlberg) is part of a space station crew that, in the year 2029, is conducting experiments in training genetically engineered chimps to perform complex away missions. When Leo's chimp disappears into a worm hole, Leo unadvisedly goes after him, ending up in a parallel world in which the monkeys are the keepers and humans are traded and caged like animals. It's a horrifying place, and the whole atmosphere, colored by Burton's direction and Rick Baker's incredible special effects makeup, is charged with terror. Leo becomes a heroic figure in the eyes of his defeated human brethren, and he puts his trust--and his hope for escape--in Ari (Helena Bonham Carter), a forward-thinking ape who believes in human rights. But Leo has formidable opponents in Thade (Tim Roth) and Attar (Michael Clark Duncan), two power-hungry, testosterone-charged apes who wish to rid the planet of humans altogether. This excellent rendition of PLANET OF THE APES is more than just a remake: it includes intense physicality on the part of the actors, complex mythology lacing the story, chilling philosophical realizations, and an amazing cameo by original APES star Charlton Heston. The combination of those complex parts makes for a riveting viewing experience.
Blu-ray Disc Features:
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Full Frame - 1.33
Widescreen - 2.35
Audio:
5.1 DTS HD Master Audio - English
Dolby Digital 5.1 - French, Spanish
Subtitles - French, Spanish - Optional
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary: Tim Burton - Director
Trailers:
1. High Definition Theatrical Trailers
2. Theatrical Trailer
Interactive Features:
Hidden Features: Chimp Commentary (Video)
Director of Photography
Phillippe Rousselot: French cinematographer, REMEMBER THE TITANS
Production Designer
Rick Heinrichs: Production Designer, THE PUNISHER (2004)
Special Makeup Effects
Rick Baker: Makeup and Special Effects Designer
Costume Designer
Colleen Altwood:
Review 1:
"...[Roth gives] a performance of gnashing wit and ferocity....The apes in PLANET OF THE APES have character....The movie is all but destined to become Burton's second hit in a row..."
Source: Entertainment Weekly
p.39-40 08/03/2001
Review 2:
"...The key reason for Burton's preeminence is very much on display in PLANET OF THE APES, and that is his exceptional visual gift..."
Source: Los Angeles Times
p.1 07/27/2001
Review 3:
"...Rick Baker's ape makeup creations are wonderfully varied...and represent a definite leap beyond what was possible 33 years ago..."
Source: Variety
p.17-22 07/30/2001
Review 4:
"...These creatures snarl, swing from trees and bare their teeth with startling authenticity, and each one looks different. Baker's work is monumental..."
Source: Rolling Stone
p.131-2 08/30/2001
Review 5:
"...This remake of PLANET shows a sparkling guile....The jokes and scares build to a lovely touch....Mr. Wahlberg has mastered the fine art of underplaying..."
Source: New York Times
p.E1 07/27/2001
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