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War for the Planet of the Apes

War for the Planet of the Apes

Drama · Science Fiction · War · 2017

Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and the Colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species and the future of the planet.

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War for the Planet of the Apes

“For freedom. For family. For the planet.”

2017 Drama · Science Fiction · War 2h 20m

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7.2 / 10

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Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and the Colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species and the future of the planet.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Matt Reeves

Written by

Mark Bomback · Matt Reeves

Andy Serkis

Andy Serkis

Caesar

Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson

The Colonel

Karin Konoval

Karin Konoval

Maurice

Terry Notary

Terry Notary

Rocket

Steve Zahn

Steve Zahn

Bad Ape

Amiah Miller

Amiah Miller

Nova

Ty Olsson

Ty Olsson

Red Donkey

Court is in session

Put War for the Planet of the Apes on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.