Rise of the Box Office of the Planet of the Apes
POSTED BY: chrisisall
UPDATED: Saturday, September 3, 2011 11:33
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Originally posted by pizmobeach:
Just saw it, and yeah, it's fun and definitely a summer movie, a little hokey in parts, but it's and ape movie, right? And I want a gorilla. As a friend of course, not a pet!
The dude who played the Gorilla is a Facebook friend, he and I chat occasionally. Rich Ridings. Cool guy.
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Originally posted by Storymark:
I loved it. Best movie of the summer.
Couldn't have said it better myself. I had 2 big summer movies that I couldn't wait for: Green Lantern, and Captain America.
I hated Green Lantern, and unfortunately didn't care for Cap all that much. The whole time I'm telling all my friends when asked if I was going to see Rise of the POTA that I was going to see it "just because it's and APES movie". I was dead wrong, this is a very entertaining, and well crafted film. Great for non-fans, and the hardcore alike. And as mentioned earlier there are a lot of hints, and clues regarding the original POTA. My only question is, how much profit is this thing gonna have to earn for Fox to greenlight a sequel? I feel there is much more story to be told.
Chrisisall,
It is a great origin film that fits perfectly into the timeline of APES. The writers were obviously big fans of the original. Well worth the scratch to see it. I'll be owning this on Blu-Ray.
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Not seen it myself.
Gotta free ticket I might burn on this one, though.
Maybe.
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Quote:Yours was the review I was waiting for, being true fan & all.
Originally posted by OPPYH:
Chrisisall,
It is a great origin film that fits perfectly into the timeline of APES. The writers were obviously big fans of the original.
Now I HAVE to see it!
The laughing Chrisisall
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Originally posted by OPPYH:
It is a great origin film that fits perfectly into the timeline of APES.
Well, not quite perfectly. Taylor mentions in the original they he graduated High School in the 70's. This film being set in 2011 would make Taylor in his mid-60's at least for the launch of the Icarus.
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Originally posted by Storymark:Quote:
Originally posted by OPPYH:
It is a great origin film that fits perfectly into the timeline of APES.
Well, not quite perfectly. Taylor mentions in the original they he graduated High School in the 70's. This film being set in 2011 would make Taylor in his mid-60's at least for the launch of the Icarus.
Hahahaha!!
And I thought that I could be picky.
Of course you are right in your pickiness.
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Originally posted by Storymark:
Well, not quite perfectly. Taylor mentions in the original they he graduated High School in the 70's. This film being set in 2011 would make Taylor in his mid-60's at least for the launch of the Icarus.
You're right. I should have said storyline instead of time line. There are a few other inconsistencies(especially around ESCAPE, and CONQUEST) that I let slide.
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Howdy fellow POTA browncoat fans!
I was finally able to catch RISE yesterday (9/2/11) and yes I loved it. A joy of a film. The wife and I smiled at one another whenever original POTA scripture was used …..“ It’s a madhouse!” There are many fun things like that in there.
Also to mention, Tyler Labine, has a part in the film as Robert Franklin ( you remember Mr. Labine from Tucker & Dale vs. Evil….right?)
Moving on……yes you can usually tell when writers are true blue fans of a film franchise. These folk were, and if there is a RISE2 & 3, I hope they are good.
There may be other films where I have found myself on the side of the animals or machines instead of humankind ( I can’t remember another right now). This is one where the movie audience will more than likely be on the side of the beasties the entire length of the show. GREAT film----five stars!!!!!
The only thing left to say is “ Damn those dirty humans! Damn them all to hell!”
PS: Also watched Conan the Barbarian yesterday and thought well of it, and now I’m waiting for JCM (John Carter of Mars).
BPZ
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