- Format: Closed-captioned, Colour, DVD-Video, NTSC
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 2
- Classification: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: Fox Home Entertainment
- DVD Release Date: 14 Oct 2003
- Run Time: 124 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- ASIN: 630789699X
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Now I'm not going to get into my opinions of the movie, as if you are looking to buy it you've either seen it or a big fan of the franchise so like myself probably gonna buy it.
My issue with this release is the lack of extras on it. I bought this as an upgrade to my DVD and was dissapointed to find the only "extra" it has is Tim Burton's commentary. This is a shame as the DVD release had some rather interesting documentaries on it about how they filmed it, discussing all the make up and the movement tests etc.
Ok the release is quite cheap and for the film i'm happy with the price, but why do the studios keep releasing these older films on blu ray and giving us a limited release with no additional extras or features. If blu ray is supposed to be the best next generation platform why in someways are we getting less than before.
My issue with this release is the lack of extras on it. I bought this as an upgrade to my DVD and was dissapointed to find the only "extra" it has is Tim Burton's commentary. This is a shame as the DVD release had some rather interesting documentaries on it about how they filmed it, discussing all the make up and the movement tests etc.
Ok the release is quite cheap and for the film i'm happy with the price, but why do the studios keep releasing these older films on blu ray and giving us a limited release with no additional extras or features. If blu ray is supposed to be the best next generation platform why in someways are we getting less than before.
15 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Mark Wahlberg stars in this 2001 remake of the 1968 classic `Planet of the Apes'. This version is directed by Tim Burton and also stars Helena Bonham Carter, Michael Clarke Duncan, Tim Roth and Paul Giomatti. The story is about a flight captain who goes through an electrical storm in space and crash-lands on a planet that is dominated by extremely evolved and intelligent apes who treat humans as slaves and pets.
The film isn't nowhere near the quality of the original but it is still a very fun, action-packed blockbuster that is something different from the usual, dark movies from Burton. The thing I liked the most about this was the makeup and special effects that were very impressive and looked like it was actual talking apes as the actors. There's a little too much CGI near the beginning of the movie but once Wahlberg lands on the planet this is toned down a bit and is replaced (not completely) by more stunts and some large-scale battle sequences. This kind of film with great special effects and some breathtaking landscapes is usually perfect for Blu Ray but isn't the best picture quality I've seen as on some of the darker scenes the picture can be a little grainy. Otherwise in the lighter scenes, the picture quality is pretty impressive.
Overall this isn't the classic it could have been, but then remakes never are, but it is still definitely worth a watch if you enjoy action and sci-fi films. In my opinion it's not worth the full Blu Ray price as the picture probably isn't that much better than on an upscaled DVD version.
The film isn't nowhere near the quality of the original but it is still a very fun, action-packed blockbuster that is something different from the usual, dark movies from Burton. The thing I liked the most about this was the makeup and special effects that were very impressive and looked like it was actual talking apes as the actors. There's a little too much CGI near the beginning of the movie but once Wahlberg lands on the planet this is toned down a bit and is replaced (not completely) by more stunts and some large-scale battle sequences. This kind of film with great special effects and some breathtaking landscapes is usually perfect for Blu Ray but isn't the best picture quality I've seen as on some of the darker scenes the picture can be a little grainy. Otherwise in the lighter scenes, the picture quality is pretty impressive.
Overall this isn't the classic it could have been, but then remakes never are, but it is still definitely worth a watch if you enjoy action and sci-fi films. In my opinion it's not worth the full Blu Ray price as the picture probably isn't that much better than on an upscaled DVD version.
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
The movie quality is poor and not up to the level of HD Blueray. The whole thing is done on a mini stage set around ape houses and a garden (apart from the desert). Overall a very boring movie
Most Recent Customer Reviews
a fine remake of a classic film.
im quite a big fan of Tim Burtons work,and this is one of them.Mark Wahlberg takes the place of Charlton Heston,playing an astronaut who crash lands on a planet ruled by apes. Read more
Published 6 months ago by MARKYBOY
rubbish!
this is an amazingly stupid movie. I've always been a great fan of the franchise and Tim Burton and I'm so sorry he had to do this movie like this. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Andre1973
Excellent buy.
I am glad I purchased this item. I recievred it in excellent condition and was happy with the short amount of time I recieved it in, thank you. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Virginia
Entertaining!
Even though this movie will never ever be as good as the original from 1968, I really enjoyed watching this and it had a very good ending that kept me thinking about this movie for... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Dracula
Undecided
I still can't get over the end. WHY! WHY!!! WHYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!
The trip to the end is pretty good though, except when Charlton Heston goes for his Oscar.
It's good sci fi. Read more
The trip to the end is pretty good though, except when Charlton Heston goes for his Oscar.
It's good sci fi. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Chris Morse
what a way to end a movie
first i thougt it was ok but then the worst twist in history. so he goes back to Earth and finds that General Thade Tim Roths character has taken over. Read more
Published on 26 April 2010 by X. Dolan
Not Shaken
I came to this Bluray having worked my way through a complete box set of the original films on DVD. Despite the ham acting, the dodgy costumes and the implausible plots, there is... Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2010 by Mr. James West
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