Not my favorite of the trilogy, but definitely an amazing film.
That opening scene was even better than the last one. The CGI is the best of the trilogy in this installment for sure. If the last one didn't get Andy Serkis a nomination for an Oscar, then this one certainly should have. Some of his best work ever IMO. They didn't win an Oscar for visual effects either which I honestly find bizarre. This film also has the best music of the trilogy by far.
My main issue with the film is that it starts to feel lengthy towards the end and I think they could have cut some things for sure. Also the girl was kind of pointless, she didn't really do anything or add that much, other than showing an emotional side to the apes. But, other than that I had no other real problems. I did get some Logan vibes.
I liked the revenge plot and Caesar battling his inner demons. I liked how Caesar offers peace again to humans and it doesn't work out just like the previous time. Could have used more Woody Harrelson. He stole his scenes though. I also totally agreed with his perspective because if it was real we would all be on his side because we are the last of humanity so I could see how he feels the need to wipe out the apes because the law of nature says they will replace the humans. You root for the apes because that's what we're watching but if it was real we would all be team Woody.
Overall, War for the Planet of the Apes is an amazing film. The cinematography, music, acting, CGI, and characters are all amazing. Caesar, Maurice, Luca and Rocket are such amazing characters who use such little actual dialogue, yet they can still carry the film so well. Also Bad Ape was really funny and I like that they finally decided to add some form of comedy in the trilogy. I also liked the concept of the zoo ape. The ending of this film is also perfect and definitely a tear jerker. This trilogy was just so well done.
The Planet of the Apes trilogy is one of my favorite trilogy's of all time for sure. The character development, storyline, all the visual effects, acting, and emotions that it puts you through is just so amazing. Lengthy but worth it in the long run. If you haven't seen any of these films I suggest you watch them, they are all so great. Now, I'm going to watch the originals.
I do think War is the same as Dawn in terms of quality and filmmaking, but overall Dawn is still my favorite of the trilogy. Also, War is a better film than Rise, but I think out of the trilogy and rewatchability that I may like Rise more than War.
That opening scene was even better than the last one. The CGI is the best of the trilogy in this installment for sure. If the last one didn't get Andy Serkis a nomination for an Oscar, then this one certainly should have. Some of his best work ever IMO. They didn't win an Oscar for visual effects either which I honestly find bizarre. This film also has the best music of the trilogy by far.
My main issue with the film is that it starts to feel lengthy towards the end and I think they could have cut some things for sure. Also the girl was kind of pointless, she didn't really do anything or add that much, other than showing an emotional side to the apes. But, other than that I had no other real problems. I did get some Logan vibes.
I liked the revenge plot and Caesar battling his inner demons. I liked how Caesar offers peace again to humans and it doesn't work out just like the previous time. Could have used more Woody Harrelson. He stole his scenes though. I also totally agreed with his perspective because if it was real we would all be on his side because we are the last of humanity so I could see how he feels the need to wipe out the apes because the law of nature says they will replace the humans. You root for the apes because that's what we're watching but if it was real we would all be team Woody.
Overall, War for the Planet of the Apes is an amazing film. The cinematography, music, acting, CGI, and characters are all amazing. Caesar, Maurice, Luca and Rocket are such amazing characters who use such little actual dialogue, yet they can still carry the film so well. Also Bad Ape was really funny and I like that they finally decided to add some form of comedy in the trilogy. I also liked the concept of the zoo ape. The ending of this film is also perfect and definitely a tear jerker. This trilogy was just so well done.
The Planet of the Apes trilogy is one of my favorite trilogy's of all time for sure. The character development, storyline, all the visual effects, acting, and emotions that it puts you through is just so amazing. Lengthy but worth it in the long run. If you haven't seen any of these films I suggest you watch them, they are all so great. Now, I'm going to watch the originals.
I do think War is the same as Dawn in terms of quality and filmmaking, but overall Dawn is still my favorite of the trilogy. Also, War is a better film than Rise, but I think out of the trilogy and rewatchability that I may like Rise more than War.