tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685634083080876125.post6844417839106483847..comments2023-11-03T07:24:19.298+00:00Comments on Film Intel: Ape-praising The Apes: Planet Of The Apes (1968) - DVD ReviewSam Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696602364349746693noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685634083080876125.post-70334697829288856222011-08-05T09:13:40.712+01:002011-08-05T09:13:40.712+01:00Great stuff! Really glad you went back and gave it...Great stuff! Really glad you went back and gave it a look. Top article as well... see you over there.Sam Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05696602364349746693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685634083080876125.post-77404495886822668712011-08-04T21:38:03.957+01:002011-08-04T21:38:03.957+01:00Thanks so much for inspiring me to rewatch this tr...Thanks so much for inspiring me to rewatch this truly inspirational film - absolutely LOVED it and I totally agree that it has more than stood the test of time - hard to believe it's 43 years old!<br /><br />If you get a chance, it'd be great if you could check out my blog review (you get a mention!):<br /><br />http://crabhoward.blogspot.com/2011/08/simian-says.html<br /><br />:)<br /><br />~ CR@BHowardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685634083080876125.post-78811100074996010962011-08-02T16:42:46.817+01:002011-08-02T16:42:46.817+01:00It's a good point about the new film; the fact...It's a good point about the new film; the fact that it is the first time without actual people playing the monkeys. That's probably a decision that was taken with Burton's remake in mind - a film they probably want to distance themselves from as much as possible. I remember it being OK. If I get chance I'll give it a rewatch.Sam Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05696602364349746693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685634083080876125.post-50614677912907764202011-08-02T15:38:55.533+01:002011-08-02T15:38:55.533+01:00I would think the same as I doubt it has dated wel...I would think the same as I doubt it has dated well. <br /> I just wonder how well this new movie will turn out because the original had actors as the apes, and without that element I feel in many respects what made the originals what they were will be missing, and with the charm and essence.<br /> I doubt todays youth would 'get' the originals, and think it looks dated too much. The Mark Wahlberg outing at least had real actors even though it wasn't well recieved at the time.I personally didn't think it as bad as made out to be as it is an iconic film and hard act to follow.BRENThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15953231992674091002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685634083080876125.post-86589481983111057882011-08-02T12:37:37.732+01:002011-08-02T12:37:37.732+01:00The final scene is fantastic. When I first watched...The final scene is fantastic. When I first watched it (a number of years ago now), I couldn't fully understand what had happened and had to rewind (these were the days of 'tapes') to appreciate it properly. It's a great twist.<br /><br />The TV series used to be on here every Sunday in the early-nineties and I too remember it pretty fondly, although I somehow suspect it probably hasn't stood the test of time.Sam Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05696602364349746693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685634083080876125.post-30681797805696495932011-08-02T12:09:07.950+01:002011-08-02T12:09:07.950+01:00Still an iconic film isn't it? I didn't re...Still an iconic film isn't it? I didn't realise it was a Pierre Boulle novel though. The guy obviously had a knack of writing novels that made great films with The Bridge on the River Kwai gaining its well deserved greatness.<br /> I've always like the Ape franchise, and it must be one of the very first movie franchises ever. It had its ups and downs of course, and even spamned a tv series I remember well as a kid.<br /> I think the final scene where Heston finds the Statue of Liberty is one of those most iconic of film moments. Anyone with a love of cinema knows it and sets the seal on the films enduring qualities. <br /> I hope the re-boot does justice to the franchise..will find out tomorrow!!BRENThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15953231992674091002noreply@blogger.com