Over 50 years later,Planet of the Apeshas retained its relevance among thelongest-running American science-fiction film series.
After a long hiatus, the franchise was revived with a remake ofPlanet of the Apesin 2001.
As thePlanet of the Apesfranchise continues to unfold, discover the rewatchability power of the entries.
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This remake is the onlyPlanet of the Apesmovie that can be skipped in thechronological order of the franchise.
Clearly, the back-to-back releases of thePlanet of the Apesmoviestook a toll on the costumes.
The commercial success influenced the continuation of the franchise.
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Nevertheless, critics summarize the film’s storytelling as childish.
Lee Thompson,Conquest of the Planet of the Apesis the fourth installment in the original film series.
It also recorded minimal box office earnings of$9.7 millionagainst a budget of $1.7 million.
The cast performance and action-packed scenes also set it aside as one of thePlanet of the Apesmovies worth rewatching.
However,Rupert Wyatt’s reboot saved the day.
The time travel twist renewed viewers' interest in the franchise.
The compelling and well-crafted storyline depicts the frightening idea that apes might evolve to usurp humans on Earth.
SchaffnersPlanet of the Apesscores 88% onRotten Tomatoesand 8.0 onIMDb, taking the lead in the franchise line-up.
In addition to garnering several awards and nominations, the positive reception from audiences and critics was groundbreaking.
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