In remaking this classic sci-fi horror film, director Tim Burton takes on a whopping challenge and succeeds. Astronaut Leo Davidson (Mark Wahlberg) is part of a space station crew that, in the year 2029, is conducting experiments in training genetically engineered chimps to perform complex away missions. When Leo's chimp disappears into a worm hole, Leo unadvisedly goes after him, ending up in a parallel world in which the monkeys are the keepers and humans are traded and caged like animals. It's a horrifying place, and the whole atmosphere, colored by Burton's direction and Rick Baker's incredible special effects makeup, is charged with terror. Leo becomes a heroic figure in the eyes of his defeated human brethren, and he puts his trust and his hope for escape in Ari (Helena Bonham Carter), a forward-thinking ape who believes in human rights. But Leo has formidable opponents in Thade (Tim Roth) and Attar (Michael Clark Duncan), two power-hungry, testosterone-charged apes who wish to rid the planet of humans altogether. This excellent rendition of PLANET OF THE APES is more than just a remake: it includes intense physicality on the part of the actors, complex mythology lacing the story, chilling philosophical realizations, and an amazing cameo by original APES star Charlton Heston. The combination of those complex parts make for a riveting viewing experience.

Astronaut Leo Davidson is part of a space station crew that, in the year 2029, is conducting experiments in training genetically engineered chimps to perform complex away missions. When Leo's chimp disappears into a worm hole, Leo unadvisedly goes after him, ending up in a parallel world in which the monkeys are the keepers and humans are traded and caged like animals.

Director:

Tim Burton

Duration:

115

Age Restriction:

12

Video Encoding:

16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen

Packaging:

Boxset

"...GANGS OF NEW YORK is something better than perfect: It's thrillingly alive....A triumph of pure craft and passionate heart..."

2003-01-23 00:00:00
Rolling Stone

[Roth gives] a performance of gnashing wit and ferocity [...] The apes in PLANET OF THE APES have character [...] The movie is all but destined to become Burton's second hit in a row

2011-08-22 11:40:00
Entertainment Weekly

Special Features

Audio Commentary by Tim Burton and Danny Elfman.

Enhanced viewing mode: Takes you behind the scenes as you watch the film.

4 Split screed videos: Make-Up Tests, Group Test, Costume Tests, Movement Test.

8 Featurettes: HBO Special, Siman Academy, Face like a Monkey, Ape Coutour, On L

5 Extended Scenes.

Multi-angle Scene Comparisons: Lets You See The Action from The Director's Chair

Music Video: "Rule The Planet Remix" By Paul Oakenfold.

Stills Galleries.

Cast & Crew Profiles.

Theatrical Trailers.

TV Spots.