Planet of the Apes

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Summary: They finally really did it
Review: See Charlton Heston in space.

See Charlton Heston splash down.

See the woman crew member forget to put on facial moisturizer.

See the ship sink.

Swim, Charlton, swim.

See three astronauts attacked by apes.

Run, astronauts, run.

See an astronaut labotimized.

Drool, astronaut, drool.

See Charlton Heston escape into the forbidden zone.

Run, Chuck, run.

See the statue of liberty on the beach.

Pound the sand, Charlton, pound the sand.

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Summary: Poor Packaging
Review: I was so excited when I found I could get a copy of "Planet of the Apes". I remember the first time I saw this movie at the theater and the shock of the unexpected ending on the beach. I wanted my son who was born after this movie was released to see a really great movie. After receiving the movie in the mail, I couldn't believe the front picture packaging on the video case. There on the front of the case was a picture of the "Statute of Liberty". Then I found out that the brief "Special Behind-The-Scenes Footage" was included prior to the beginning of the movie, how the "Statute of Liberty" scene was made. I was truly disappointed when I asked my son how he liked the movie and the climatic ending. He said he figured out the ending before the movie started due to someone's smart decision to include the "Behind-the-Scenes Footage" at the beginning of the video tape. All I can say if I had known this, I wouldn't bought this video. Please put the "Behind-the-Scenes Footage" at the end of the movie and remove the "Statute of Liberty" from the front package. I hope 20th Century Fox is listening. It ruins the movie plot for those who have not seen this movie. This review probably won't be posted since it probably reveals "crucial plot elements" of the movie. I wouldn't want to spoil it for all others. By the way, this movie packaging was like the movie "Titanic". I knew the "Titanic" had sunk before I saw it.

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Summary: Loved it
Review: I fell in love with this movie 25 years ago, when I was 8. I loved the action then as well as the time-travel concept. Now, I like the satire along with the other things. If you like satire, you should read Boule's book. Not much action really, but if you liked Gulliver's Travels, you'll like the book.

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Summary: damn dirty apes
Review: TAKE YOUR HANDS OFF ME YOU DAMN DIRTY APES!!!

-'nuff sai

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Summary: ASTRONAUT TRAPPED ON WORLD TURNED UPSIDE DOWN
Review: The BEST sci-fi movie EVER made. Franklin J. Schaffner does BRILLIANT job of directing. Co-written by Rod (THE TWILIGHT ZONE)Serling, this movie is based on Pierre Boulle's novel "MONKEY PLANET". Make-up artist John Chambers recieved special Oscar for ape make-up. This movie ALSO spawned 4 sequels, a live action TV series (CBS's "PLANET OF THE APES"), and a Saturday morning cartoon series (NBC's "RETURN TO THE PLANET OF THE APES").

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Summary: Best sci-fi on film!!
Review: This is undoubtedly the best sci-fi on film-- ever! It gives a glimpse into what we were, are, and may become. The genius of this film was that it was able to objectify human behavior by clothing it in ape's fur. The character development and acting is first rank (perhaps with the exception of Charelton Heston, who gives a very slightly contrived performance). The actors playing the apes deserve most of the praise, for obvious reasons, but there's not much to complain about on the human side. If this film were a woman, I would make passionate love to her.

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Summary: AN ASTONAUT IS CAUGHT IN A WORLD TURNED UPSIDE - DOWN
Review: One the BEST sci-fi films ever made. Co-written by Rod (THE TWILIGHT ZONE) Serling, this classic film is based on the novel by Pierre Boulle. NOT only to it spawn 4 sequels but also a live action and animated series. The startling conclusion at the end of the film STILL sends chills down my spine. [Charlton Heston's character sees the STATUE OF LIBERTY 1/2 way submergered in the sand, and comes to the STARTLING CONCLUSION that this strange planet is Earth]. The AMAZING ape make-up, earned creator John Chambers a special Academy Award, BEFORE make-up effects became a category. I can't wait for the Arnold Schwarzenegger remake to be completed and released.

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Summary: The fifth best movie of all time
Review: This is the best movie ever next to Aliens, The Phantom Menace, The Matrix, and The Fifth Element. But anyway, I love this movie! It's the best one from the series of course. This movie rules!

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Summary: Decent...
Review: This wasn't nearly as good as the first, but it was effective and progressed the story nicely. I fell in love with "Nova" watching this movie... Those psyonic guys just freaked me out... cool movie, but not a classic.

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Summary: SCI FI at its finest.
Review: What a sweet movie... you get it all. An excellent story, great acting (Heston is God) and a superb ending. I give curses to whoever gave it away in their review... I wish to spit upon them. Go see it for yourself... I beg of you! I'd give it a million stars, my second favortie sci fi, next to 2001: A Space Odyssey... which is my straight-up favorite movie.