For so many reasons, there couldn't be any composer better suited than Danny Elfman to ... more
score a new version of Planet of the Apes. Firstly he comes from a background of explorations in percussion. Hints of that self-education made the best of such works as Mission: Impossible and Men In Black. Now comes the most thunderous, bone-rattling collection of stick bashing in his (and possibly anybody's) cinematic career. There may be a large orchestra with an oversized brass section at work here, but it's the endless barrage of live or sampled percussive tracks you'll find yourself strumming fingers to. Depicting the primitive jungle with lots of drumming is a filmic tradition, but in Elfman's hands this is no earthly jungle. The sheer volume of layered noise in "The Hunt" is overwhelmingly exhilarating. Electronic overlays propel this material into the future. This suits not only the film's timeframe but also the commercial need that results in Paul Oakenfold's "Rule the Planet Remix" which is tacked on last. After Elfman's "Main Title Deconstruction" though, there's no doubt who's the rhythmic A-list Kong of the jungle. --Paul Tonks
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Mankind is driven underground!In the acclaimed sequel to Planet of the Apes, another ... more
astronaut (James Franciscus) crashes through the time barrier searching for the missing Taylor (Charlton Heston). The daring rescue mission leads to a subterranean city where mutant humans, who practise mind control, worship a weapon capable of destroying the entire planet.
It changed the face of television forever. Based on the enormously popular and successful ... more
Planet Of The Apes movies, the 1974 TV series has become a true cult classic. Now all the 14 episodes (including The Liberator, which never aired during the show's original run) have been compiled and are available to own for the first time. After their spacecraft travels through a time warp, two astronauts (Ron Harper, James Naughton) from 1981 crash-land back on Earth in the year 3085 - a time when intelligent apes rule and humans have been reduced to servants or pets. Captured by the apes and sentenced to death, they are saved by a curious chimpanzee named Galen (Roddy McDowall). But now all three are on the run, trying to keep one step ahead of the gorilla army led by General Urko (Mark Lenard), who is determined to kill the renegades. Episode ListingDISC 1Escape From TomorrowThe GladiatorsThe TrapThe Good SeedsDISC 2The LegacyTomorow's TideThe SurgeonThe DeceptionDISC 3The Horse Racethe InterrogationThe TyrantThe CureDISC 4The LiberatorUp And Above The World So HighPlanet Of The Apes Cross TarilerTheatrical Trailer for Planet Of The Apes
Experience the mind-bending thrills of Planet of the Apes with this Definitive Edition ... more
that boasts the film's best-ever picture quality along with state-of-the-art DVD audio, exploiting the entire range of DVD sound! In addition, revealing Special Features will give you unparalleled access behind the scenes, making this Definitive Edition the ultimate in home entertainment excitement!This spectacular thriller re-envisions the saga of mankind's greatest adventure! Directed by Tim Burton (Batman, Nightmare Before Christmas), this heart-pounding movie follows a brash astronaut (Mark Wahlberg) as he lands on an uncharted planet where encounters a civilisation of intelligent apes... and a fateful meeting with destiny! Tim Roth and Helena Bonham Carter co-star.
Charlton Heston and Roddy McDowall star in this legendary science fiction masterpiece. ... more
Astronaut Taylor crash lands on a distant planet ruled by apes who use a primitive race of humans for experimentation and sport. Soon Taylor finds himself among the hunted his life in the hands of a benevolent chimpanzee scientist. Winner of an Honorary Academy Award for Outstanding Make-up Achievement and nominated for two Oscars (1968 Best Costume Design and Best Original Score) Planet of the Apes is grand entertainment from its visually arresting beginning to the chilling last moment.
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Production Year: 2007 - Science Fiction - Director: Francis Lawrence - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Alice Braga, Charlie Tahan, Dash Mihok, Will Smith, Salli Richardson, Willow Smith
Advantages: Great Boxset, well illustrated Disadvantages: Nothing
As a child growing up I remember watching a film with Charlton Heston battling through a corn field being chased by Gorillas. Since then the film 'Planet of the Apes' has always had a special place in my film collection, as it was one of my late fathers favourite films.
This special edition has lots of extras (which I will cover later). The boxset has been well designed and has each of the five films (1 film per disc) and a sixth disc containing the special features. Together with a program guide inside. The presentation box is very nice, folding outwards from the centre with a different picture on each disc, which is a scene from that film. Unlike the 5 films that I had on VHS the space that it takes up has also been reduced, which has pleased me and my wife.......
The 1968 film was based on the novel by Pierre Boulle and was ...
Advantages: Tim Burton's vision, great designs, special effects Disadvantages: Not as exciting as it could be, although never dull
it would be difficult to tell as we would constantly be comparing it to the original.
Well, as usual, the answer is money. There is no artistic reason, no matter what the producers might argue. Franklin J. Schaffner and Charlton Heston did the job perfectly well the first time. But, Universal know that they have a hit commodity on their hands. Rather than risk millions of dollars developing a new script that might result in a movie that nobody wants to see, better to rehash an old idea that will have an expectant audience, interested to see it no matter what. Of course, as cynical as I might be, I still couldn’t wait to see the movie! Tim Burton. Planet of the Apes? Bring it on!
I am writing this section in anticipation of viewing the film this evening. The expectations of the fan base are a trifle high, I think it is safe to ...
Advantages: You get all the films and a bit more Disadvantages: Can cost a bit
Now you must of heard about these films one way or another - having such a huge legacy and all. Not only is there the five original films, but the original novel, the re-imagined film version in 2001, the TV and cartoon series not to mention the comics and such.
As for the original five film though, I love them, maybe you do too, but if you don?t here?s what you?ve (so far) missed...
[One thing I ought to mention is that I?m talking about the video boxed set, how I wish I had the six disc DVD boxed set version which includes all five films, all the Trailers + Cross-Promotion Trailer Cast Pages, Photo Gallery, 120 minute Making Of Documentary - 'Behind The Planet Of The Apes' and a 12-Page Booklet, ah well, but then it does cost £49.99]
~~The Planet of the Apes Films~~
The Planet of the Apes, is a great science fiction film set ...
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Science Fiction & Fantasy
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15 years and over
Video Category
Feature Film
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Ideal for dedicated Planet of the Apes lovers, 'Planet Of The Apes - The Ultimate Collection'. Features all of the original films, the 2001 Tim Burton film, the animated television series, the live-action television series, and a full-length documentary.
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DVD
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20TH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Release date
03/04/2006
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1
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3087401000
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5039036023139
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Main Language
English
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Ideal for dedicated Planet of the Apes lovers, 'Planet Of The Apes - The Ultimate Collection'. Features all of the original films, the 2001 Tim Burton film, the animated television series, the live-action television series, and a full-length documentary.
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