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War for the Planet of the Apes

14 July 2017English2h 22mPart 3 of the Planet of the Apes series
ActionAdventureDramaSci-Fi
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 9 scored reviews · 1 not rated

Serkis shines, but sluggish pacing dulls this ambitious apes finale.

Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.

  • Praised: Andy Serkis motion-capture performance
  • Criticised: Slow pacing, overlong runtime

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Critical reception for 'War for the Planet of the Apes' is largely positive, with most reviewers praising its thoughtful, allegorical writing, strong direction from Matt Reeves, and Andy Serkis's motion-capture performance. Several critics highlighted the film's emotional depth and its thematic exploration of war, revenge, and sacrifice. The most consistent criticism pointed to pacing issues and, in at least one dissenting view, a sense that the film's technical ambition did not fully translate into a great cinematic experience.

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Critic reviews (10)

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  1. Top critic

    IBNLive

    Film review ·

    It's a rock solid thriller with a big beating heart at its center. Definitely worth your time.

  2. Top critic

    Indian Express

    Film review ·

    It is an impressive film, technologically astounding, and it is a hardworking film, with the camera striving to capture every puff of the nostril of its apes. But that doesn't necessarily make it a particularly great film.

  3. Filmfare

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    War for the Planet of the Apes is that rare sequel which has surpassed its predecessors. It's the third film in the trilogy and the best. One would go as far as to day if there is one film that you want to see this year then this is it.

  4. Hindustan Times

    Film review ·

    One of the finest blockbuster trilogies comes to a thrilling, sombre conclusion, thanks to Matt Reeves direction, and Andy Serkis' great performance.

  5. India Today

    Film review ·

    War for the planet of the apes is a combination of thought provoking, intelligent writing, spectacular special effects, top class direction and flawless performances. The third film from the planet of the apes franchise is a must watch simply because you've never seen anything like it yet.

  6. Mid-Day

    Film review ·

    This film is strongly allegoric. The evils of war, obsession, revenge and the liberating aspects of sacrifice are delineated in exciting, funny and unforgettably poignant assay.

  7. DNA India

    Film review ·

    Andy Serkis delivers yet another stellar performance with motion-capture. If only there was the pace to the story.

  8. KoiMoi

    Film review ·

    The film, a revenge drama also comes with the message that violence or war is not the solution, not always. After all, an eye for an eye only makes the whole world go blind! What will happen if we keep on fighting each other and exhaust ourselves one day?

  9. Deccan Chronicle

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    If you are one of the many completists of the franchise, then you may want to sit through this 150-minute torture of a war drama.

  10. Gulf News

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    War for the Planet of the Apes is a riveting and surprisingly poignant epic that's a shade above the rest of the franchise dreck populating every multiplex in the country. It's as though director Matt Reeves, screenwriter Mark Bomback and the production actually put care and thought into what they were doing with their characters.

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3 ratings · user score 3.3

  1. Tarandeep SinghJul 2017
    2/10

    Nothing suspense nothing thriller just waste of money and time

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  2. Ajay lawyerJul 2017
    1/10

    cinematography and locations are good ,else all bad,no exitement

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