The early reviews of ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ have surfaced – and they are looking really good. Praises have been directed at the cast’s performances, Wes Ball’s direction, and the film’s VFX.
Set 300 years after the events of War for the Planet of the Apes (2017), Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes follows a young chimpanzee, Noa, believed to be one of Caesar’s descendants, as he embarks on a journey to bring justice to his father’s death at the hands of Proximus Caesar. However, the world has significantly changed. The number of ape civilizations has increased substantially, whereas humans have regressed into a primitive, feral state. In his journey, he receives the aid of a human survivor, Mae.
Most of the early reactions towards ‘Kingdom’ have been positive. However, some critics have pointed out the film’s slow pacing, compared to previous Apes entries. But it does one hell of a job at setting up the Ape world and exploring Caesar’s legacy. In addition, the film’s visuals have received unanimous praise.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes will arrive in theatres worldwide on May 10, 2024. It stars Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, William H. Macy, Neil Sandilands, and more. Stay tuned for more updates. Check out the film’s early reviews below!
With #KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes being another great chapter, the series continues to hold strong
There are undoubtedly pacing issues (too long), but I loved being lost in that world and the exploration of Caesar’s legacy is fascinating. The ending will leave you wanting more pic.twitter.com/B8na4lVMjo
— Emily Murray (@EmilyVMurray) May 3, 2024
Apes have never been STRONGER in @wesball's MAGNIFICENT #KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes! The complexities of Caesar's legacy loom large, but twisted in this coming of age odyssey of truth & lies, knowledge & power. A breathtaking visual feast! "A New Hope" for the Apes franchise. pic.twitter.com/NY86BdbPR7
— Griffin Schiller (@griffschiller) May 3, 2024
Between Rise, Dawn, War, and now #KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes, this series continues to be one of the very best franchise reboots out there.
As expected, there was no better director to take over than Wes Ball. Of course the wizards at Wētā had a big hand in this, but there’s… pic.twitter.com/HnVN5g6VOJ
— Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) May 3, 2024
#KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes is a fantastic addition to the series.
While it may falter at times in the pacing department, that never keeps the movie from being an absolute thrill.
The VFX is astounding and the characters beautifully crafted.
Can’t wait to see what comes next! pic.twitter.com/rVJ9yaWqHz
— Russ Milheim – The Direct (@RussMilheim) May 3, 2024
#KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes is not only incredibly gorgeous but also a deep and magnificent return to this franchise.
The film manages to capture Caesar’s legacy with an engaging story and an amazing cast. Wes Ball was really the right guy to bring this franchise back. pic.twitter.com/vj6sx3WTnW
— The Hollywood Handle (@HollywoodHandle) May 3, 2024
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