The “Planet of the Apes” reboot trilogy, brought to life in 2011 by Rupert Wyatt’s “Planet of the Apes: Prevolution” and later expanded to two more by Matt Reeves, is a very special highlight of my life. recent cinema history.
To be honest, I had no expectations from the series, which is why I let it go for a long time. However, “Prevolution” really impressed me because of the emotional origin story of the ape reign and the second part “Planet of the Apes: Revolution” has even become one of the best war movies of all time for me. When I saw the conclusion of the “Planet of the Apes: Survival” trilogy in theaters, I was blown away again.
I couldn’t believe how excited I was about this series. Whether it’s its bombastic show values, the heartbreaking plot or the so real-looking emotions of its main character, which was created on the computer. Planet of the Apes: Survival is so much more than just a blockbuster where apes and humans get the better of each other.
Sat.1 will show “Planet of the Apes: Survival” on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 10:20 PM – it’s worth tuning in to this amazing movie over and over again. But beware: this is the third part of the series!
So if you haven’t seen “Prevolution” and “Revolution” yet, I suggest you ignore today’s TV broadcast and watch the entire trilogy in a different way instead. All three parts are available in the Disney+ streaming subscription, for example:
This is what Planet of the Apes 3: Survival is all about
The finale of the trilogy takes place two years after the events of its predecessor, Planet of the Apes: Revolution, which led to a war between humans and apes. Primate leader Caesar (Andy Serkis) is anything but a warmonger. The righteous monkey wants nothing more than to live in peace with his family.
But the fronts are paved. When one day the warlike Colonel’s (Woody Harrelson) unit invades his tribe, even the otherwise level-headed Caesar blows a fuse. Vowing vengeance, he sets out to meet his new foe, who runs an entire prison camp full of monkeys, using brutal measures in the process.
That’s why “Planet of the Apes: Survival” is an extremely good blockbuster
Personally, “Planet of the Apes” has inspired me on many levels. The insanely strong visual effects are especially striking. The monkeys not only look believable and realistic from afar. Caesar, in particular, appears as real as a real person in his close-ups.
Despite the CGI face, Andy Serkis manages to convey an incredible facet of human (or ape?) emotions and would have earned an Oscar nomination for this performance (as he did for Gollum in “Lord of the Rings”). “).
Emotions such as remorse, hope and longing are reflected in Caesar’s eyes in a nuanced way, giving Planet of the Apes: Survival a lot of emotional depth. The trilogy’s finale is heartwarming, whether it’s Caesar mourning his fallen relatives or feeling complete slavery in Colonel’s labor camp.
It is all the nicer that we are presented with this already strong story in the form of a gigantic spectacle that has every conceivable blockbuster quality. “Planet of the Apes: Survival” is not only something for the heart, but also something for the eyes and ears.
In the middle of the deepest snow, a bright pink blossoming cherry tree awaits us, shining like a beacon of life in the midst of all the death and suffering. And When composer Michael Giacchino accompanies the warlike conflicts with pounding drums, this intensifies the brutal action sequences, which already inspire with their well-mixed soundscape.
But whether you can enjoy these qualities as much as I did, who saw the film in theaters on a huge screen and with Dolby Atmos sound, also depends on whether you have a good soundbar and a large TV.
But even without the full blockbuster feel, “Planet of the Apes: Survival” is an extremely strong conclusion to a film series that has pleasantly surprised me from part to part. I am positive: With the exception of “Lord of the Rings”, there has not been a trilogy in the last 20 years that has managed to maintain such a consistently high level from start to finish.