Directed by Wes Ball, the new chapter in the Planet of the Apes saga lands on May 8. For the record, the story takes place several generations after Caesar’s reign; The monkeys definitely took over. Humans, on the other hand, have evolved back into a wild state and live in isolation.
As a new tyrannical leader gradually builds his empire, a young ape embarks on a perilous journey that will lead him to question everything he knows about the past and make choices that will shape the future of apes and humans alike. Did early AlloCiné viewers appreciate this new iteration of the license?
What do viewers think?
With a score of 3.8 out of 5 (645 average ratings as of 12:00 PM on May 10th), The New King is getting very good ratings, just like the trilogy that started in 2011. For Bolt it is “Very good film, well shot. I absolutely did not see the time pass. The feature film is in line with the previous films in the saga.”
Success ?
Credits to AdamC “Great success and the character of Noah is attractive! The story starts on time, but the last part of the film is beautiful! It will be the basis for a quality sequel!”
According to Vinshana, there is a planet of the apes “Probably the franchise that respects its audience the most. After the last 3 absolutely incredible opus, I was a little afraid, well, this was nothing.”
“Once again he succeeds, the film takes its time, it never falls into the fancy or the manicured. Some of the characters are underexploited, but I think that’s better for presenting them in the sequel.”
Incredible special effects?
for michelle “The special effects are always incredible, more advanced than the previous films; the natural settings are excellent. We get into the story very quickly, even at the beginning, it takes time, which can irritate the audience. But that’s normal, you have to install new characters.”
James Ford is also very enthusiastic: “The New Kingdom blew me away. I was expecting a quality movie and it exceeded my expectations. So yes, the last act is the most predictable, but still impressive. There is a slight letdown in the 2nd act, but it’s all worth it. I’m away.”
If the vast majority of viewers are convinced of this new kingdom, some discordant voices are heard.
hollow film?
“If we are happy to think about the values that various primate characters cultivate, namely the re-appropriation of human history, we are still hungry for entertainment. The establishment of this new world takes up too much space. For Noah and his family to fully exist in this plot.”Highlights Cinemamemories.
for tupper “Progressively, the episodes gained in spectacle and technique, but lost in content. Sure, this latest opus is visually impressive, but for the rest it’s very hollow.”
In turn, Critiques d’un was discovered by an enthusiast “The story was very amenable to this self-driven quest of a hero trying to save his family. I was constantly one step ahead of the story, which meant I was rarely surprised, and the film’s lack of overt emotion didn’t help anything, and in the end, it took me a long time to find it.”
If you want to make up your own mind, Planet of the Apes: The New Kingdom hits theaters May 8.
Source: Allocine
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