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War for the Planet of the Apes

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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Brian T. Carney Washington Blade A visually inventive and thought-provoking continuation of the latest franchise reboot... Dec 15, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Thomas K Una commovente ed emozionante conclusione di un film che tiene la narrazione in mano senza sudare e la colonna sonora è qualcosa di meraviglioso. 8/10 Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/08/24 Full Review Kevin P A captivating end to the reboot trilogy. The special effects look amazing as always. The new characters are welcome additions. Bad Ape is a good subtle example of comic relief and Nova's silent friendship with the other apes is adorable. Woody Harrelson is an effective villain, even if his motivations are less nuanced than the previous movie's villains. There is plenty of tension throughout the movie as it ends up being more of a prison break movie than a full-on war as ultimately the humans destroy themselves while the apes escape to sanctuary to flourish in peace. It's not the most compelling of the trilogy, but it's still very satisfying and bittersweet as a finale for Caesar's revolutionary reign. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/05/24 Full Review Mars G 🤩. Best way to finish a perfect trilogy. Worth a watch for bad ape. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/24/24 Full Review Dionisis T The best way to finish a trilogy! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/17/24 Full Review Alexandre N A great conclusion to a great trilogy that gave a new breath to the franchise. Caesar's story has been one the best character arc in recent pop culture franchises. The final instalment is very touching, has a lot of great action scenes, character development and a pretty good villain in Woody Harrelson. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/15/24 Full Review Wendel L Direção: Bom Atuação: Bom Roteiro: Bom Caracterização: Bom Soundtrack: Bom Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/08/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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