Monkey Business On The Space Station (Planet Of The Apes [2001] (DVD))

Member Name: janharper

Product:	Planet Of The Apes [2001] (DVD)
Date:	07/03/08 (37 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Okay sci-fi with a story that's strong and easy to follow.

Disadvantages: Some scenes are too long and can become boring.Feels like some bits are stretched out.

This 2001 blockbuster was a remake of the classic 1968 movie. The effects, filming and soundtrack were brought up to date and the film had a very successful re-run but the story was basically the same.

It's the year 2029 and interstellar reconnaissance is being carried out by chimpanzee pilots. They come from Oberon which is a space station built way out in deep space. One of the chimps disappears from the radar and Leo Davidson goes out on a rescue mission. It isn't long before he gets into trouble to and ends up on a planet that resembles earth but is covered in tropical jungle.

The apes here speak English and appear to be in charge of things and the humans here are very primitive. The apes capture our hero and he escapes to incite a small band of humans to revolt and try to make contact with Oberon again. A few apes help in the plan.

Leo leads the rebels in a fight to the death. It's a case of overthrowing the apes, or dyeing in the battle.

Special features:
Audio Commentaries by Tim Burton and Danny Elfman
Enhanced Viewing Mode
4 Split Screen Videos
8 Mini features
5 Extended Scenes
Multi-Angle Scene Comparisons
Music Video
Stills Galleries
Cast & Crew Profiles
Theatrical Trailers and TV Spots

Cast:
Mark Wahlberg
Tim Roth
Helena Bonham Carter
Michael Clarke Duncan
Paul Giamatti
Estella Warren
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
David Warner
Kris Kristofferson
Erick Avari
Lucas Elliott
Evan Parke
Glenn Shadix
Freda Foh Shen
Chris Ellis
Director: Tim Burton

Summary: OK sci-fi movie that is fairly tame compared to todays offerings, but watchable.