War for the Planet of the Apes

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War for the Planet of the Apes

PG-13

2017

2h 22m

Sci-Fi

Action

Adventure

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Caesar (Andy Serkis) and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless colonel (Woody Harrelson). 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 of their species and the future of the planet.

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Critics Consensus

War for the Planet of the Apes combines breathtaking special effects and a powerful, poignant narrative to conclude this rebooted trilogy on a powerful -- and truly blockbuster -- note.

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Jordan Hoffman

Times of Israel

These are movies about gorillas who ride horses that feel, at first blush, like kiddie fare. And yet, once you take the step to suspend your disbelief, this is one of the sharpest franchises about the human condition.

Sep 26, 2017

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

These are characters. They are also animals, and when they are slain, there's a ghastly novelty to it, one that has long ago worn off the spectacle of dying humans

Rated: 4/5

Aug 11, 2017

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K. Austin Collins

The Ringer

War for the Planet of the Apes is a basic allegory that flirts, dangerously, with becoming an outright social issue drama.

Aug 9, 2017

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Brendan Cassidy

InSession Film

Matt Reeves’ epic conclusion to the “Caesar trilogy” may not be the “best” blockbuster of the year, but it may be the most thematically daring.

Jul 2, 2024

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

A great finale to the journey of Caesar, setting up what’s been a pretty flawless series of movies...

May 12, 2024

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Brian T. Carney

Washington Blade

A visually inventive and thought-provoking continuation of the latest franchise reboot...

Dec 15, 2022

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WHITNEY

this was really good

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/04/25

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Jorge R

It can be slow at times, but War of the Planet of the Apes really got me into Tears? Outstanding Finale.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10/25

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andrea c

Ultimo capitolo di una saga dal grande successo di critica e di pubblico che, almeno a livello di spettacolarità, non ha nulla da temere rispetto ai precedenti capitoli. Sicuramente resta di altissimo livello l'utilizzo della CGI e di ambientazioni sempre varie e differenti dal precedente capitolo; così come è differente il protagonista "umano" che però questa volta si limita ad essere un puro e spietato villain abbastanza anni '90 come mentalità. La sceneggiatura è sufficiente ma non eccelle, troppi sono i punti di domanda che accompagnano la trama e non viene adeguatamente introdotta proprio la storia del villain. Manca inoltre un vero protagonista umano, di cui si percepisce l'assenza soprattutto durante le lunghe sequenze comprendenti solo scimmie al suo interno. Anche le sequenze di azione, per quanto estremamente spettacolari, lasciano intravedere qualche grande forzatura che non si era mai notata in precedenza. Un pop corn movie di azione, che a livello di struttura lascia meno rispetto al resto della saga.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/30/25

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Daniel N

Rough and action-packed, this finale is great. Can hardly go wrong with Harrelson anyhow.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/19/25

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D K

A fumbling of the epic promised by its immaculate predecessor. Caesar’s tale suffers by virtue of the terrific insight into his psyche - his being - provided by the prior films; this feels like an unnecessary retreading with little new to say. Worse still, some of his decisions threaten to contradict his thoroughly established nature. The tense, intricate dynamics between the vying rulers of the planet are here reduced to a far more crude, sometimes even cartoonish, form. The mounting contrivances almost defy belief given the filmmaking proficiency previously on display. Said proficiency still ensures that this is a worthwhile experience.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/08/25

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Ozbej M

A great ending to a great trilogy.9,5/10.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/24/25

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Synopsis

Caesar (Andy Serkis) and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless colonel (Woody Harrelson). 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 of their species and the future of the planet.

Director: Matt Reeves
Producer: Peter Chernin, Dylan Clark, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver
Screenwriter: Matt Reeves, Mark Bomback
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: 20th Century Fox, Bluegrass Films, Chernin Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Sequences of Sci-Fi Violence|Action|Some Disturbing Images|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 14, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 1, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $146.8M
Runtime: 2h 22m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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