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Planet of the Apes (1968) (Patreon)

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2023-05-16 17:28:35
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Full link: https://youtu.be/a4dV7ejYFsw

I looooooved the concept of this movie! The idea behind it, the things it makes you think about and then the ending whaa :D. 

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Sonny Smith

The Rise of the Planet of the Apes trilogy is really good. The other older Planet of the Apes sequels...not so much.

Tyrone Tyrone

The other old sequels don't hold up. The newer sequels are better than the original's sequels but none are as deep and good as the original.

Tyler Foster

Pushing back against the idea that the other older movies aren't worth watching. I think the third original Apes movie, Escape From the Planet of the Apes, and the extended cut of the fourth original Apes movie, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, would be good Patreon exclusives (and you can skip the second, Beneath, and the fifth, Battle For, without missing anything). That said, I do agree the newer trilogy, Rise of, Dawn of, and War For the Planet of the Apes (which, by the way, are reboots and *not* sequels or prequels) are all very good. There was also a reportedly terrible remake, in 2001, not to mention a brand-new Apes movie coming next year.

Mike LL

68 Planet of the Apes? Oh, yeah, I couldn't resist coming back for this one! This will be so good!

Bryan Tuck

Glad you enjoyed this, Mary. It really is one of the all-time sci-fi classics. As you can see from the above comments, opinions on the sequels and reboots vary, but I think everyone agrees that the original is, as they say, a banger. :)

Bryan Tuck

If you want to continue the franchise, there are a few ways to do it. There were 4 sequels to the original film, which all came out in the 1970s. They vary in quality, but there are some interesting ideas in all of them: BENEATH THE PLANET OF THE APES (1970) ESCAPE FROM THE PLANET OF THE APES (1971) CONQUEST OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (1972) BATTLE FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES (1973) Then there were two short-lived TV series in the 1970s (one live-action, one animated). I've actually never seen either of them, so I don't know too much about them. :) In 2001 there was a one-off remake of the original movie starring Mark Wahlberg and directed by Tim Burton, simply called PLANET OF THE APES. It's unfortunately not very good, but the ape makeup is pretty stellar. Then in 2011, a new trilogy was begun. There are nods and references to the original film and its sequels throughout, but in terms of continuity, it's a complete reboot. It also approaches the concept a bit differently. But in my opinion, all three films are fantastic: RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (2011) DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (2014) WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES (2017) Anyway, just some info for you. Hope that makes sense. :)

Ben

You should definitely watch the series of films that began in 2011, it's a genuinely great trilogy. There's also the hit Broadway musical 'Stop the Planet of the Apes I Want to Get Off' starring Troy McClure, that's definitely worth a watch!

Mike LL
>>108743279

Tyler of course is correct here. I'm a big fan of the original Apes series, but there are some you can skip. The third, Escape, is very entertaining. I actually have never seen this expanded version of the fourth, Conquest, so I would like to see that one now on my own, whether it is watched here or not, and since I value Tylers judgment, he is probably right that it would make a worthy reaction.

Mike LL

There is naturally a demand to see the popular most recent trilogy of Apes films, but I think it was just such a great decision to start with the 68 original, one of the smartest science fiction films ever made. The best science fiction is always a commentary on contemporary life, and you can't beat the subtext of this classic movie, with commentary on discrimination, the folly of man, and the warlike and destructive nature of mankind. This film still packs a wallop and it is great to see a top notch reactor go into it completely blind and appreciate the smart nature of the film. Much of the credit for the intelligence of the script goes to co-writer Rod Serling, the creator of the Twilight Zone TV series. The movie almost plays out like an extended Twilight Zone episode with its zinger of a shock ending, one of the greatest endings of any sixties movie, science fiction movie, or any movie in general.

Dave Becker

What struck me most about Mary's reaction to this film was when she noted how old it was, and that her mother had been 14 years old when it came out. I was actually 9 years old in 1968, and when I saw this reaction, it reminded me of how different the role of movies in the general culture was back then. There was not the huge volume of films, TV shows, mini-series and so on that we have now, there were no DVDs or VHS tapes to rent or buy, and you couldn't go back to see old films at leisure, you had to wait for months until one of the TV channels broadcast it. When a new film came out, you saw it with scores of other people at the same time, in theaters that showed only one movie at a time (no multiplexes back then). The result was that films like this were major cultural events; people talked about them and pondered over them as a shared experience. When Planet of the Apes came out in 68, I remember how every kid in my school was talking about it, and discussing its meaning. As some of the other comments have noted, it was part of a wave of sci-fi films and shows that contained implicit social criticism and commentary. They also seemed to shared the notion that we were on the brink of dramatic social and political change, either for good or bad, and that the future was going to be dramatically different. Just seeing fragments from it brought back memories of the whole atmosphere of that time; the peace signs and psychedelic posters, the bell bottoms and tie dyed shirts, the demonstrations against the Vietnam War, the new music. It was a hugely exiting time to be young. I have to say that seeing it again now is really bittersweet, because it seems to be from a whole world that doesn't exist anymore, one that was in some ways better and more human than the one we have now. I am glad that Mary enjoyed it, and her line about the makeup was a classic; it made me laugh outloud, which I don't often do watching something on a screen.

Mike LL
>>108761131

I'd like to echo that I also saw this film in 1968 when I was a wee one. The line Charlton Heston says to the young ape "Never trust anyone over 30", that was an actual expression in the late sixties. There was a wave of anti-Establishment feelings because of the Vietnam War. It was a very raucous and stressful time, and so much of the times are reflected in this movie. The movie also takes advantage of American Cold War paranoia and fear of nuclear war, in a different way than Dr. Strangelove, which took advantage of the same fears in a comedic manner. This movie works on so many levels it really is a marvel.

Tyler Foster
>>108743279

The "extended" cut is only slightly extended. It mainly restores the original and more thematically pointed ending. Being vague because of spoilers, but both versions of the film end on a character giving a speech, and if I remember correctly, the theatrical version has to cut the character's mouth out of the frame because they changed what the character is saying completely. The best and easiest way to see the extended cut is on Blu-ray, but if you own the movie on an American digital service and connect that service to Movies Anywhere, it should also be available on MA in the Special Features section. I wish 20th Century Studios would make it widely available online like the alternate versions of the Alien movies.

Anonymous
>>108757372

"Much of the credit for the intelligence of the script goes to co-writer Rod Serling." Much of the credit actually does NOT go to Rod Serling. Serling was not responsible for the finished script. When he adapted the novel, his treatment was a very faithful adaptation, but it was too expensive to film. The book was very different, it was an advanced ape society set in a NYC-like metropolis. So, the other writer Michael Wilson (one of greatest screenwriters) was brought in to scale down the story to a primitive ape society, which of course changed the whole theme of the story with the apes living in a society guided by religious dogma rather than one guided by technological progression. The whole story of Taylor being persecuted by this religious ape cult was based on Wilson's own experiences when he was blacklisted in Hollywood for his political views. The characters' names changed, all the dialogue was Michael Wilson's, the themes, the overall plot, the philosophical discussions, the situations etc. are all Michael Wilson. Even Serling credited 95% of the finished script to Wilson and said it wasn't really his movie. But the studio wanted to honor him for his contributions with a screen credit. That's why Serling's name appears after Wilson's in the credits (screenwriters are almost always credited alphabetically). The only thing really credited to Serling was the idea for the ending, an idea he had from a previous Twilight Zone episode. Although, the reveal of the Statue of Liberty was different in Serling's script. There was no "You blew it up, damn you all to Hell" moment. It drives me nuts that Wilson gets ZERO credit for his brilliant script.

Mike LL
>>108757372

Which I am perpetuating to this day? Well OK thanks for the info, I did not know.

George Jewell

Mary, I had to rewatched the beginning when they crashed, a couple times. I have seen this movie a least 6 times over the years. When you talked about the make up on the female astronaut, I knew what was coming. I thought wait for it, wait for it ......Priceless. Had to watch it over again. You made my Day!!!