Apes Take Over Again: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Review Yo Apester Fans! Buckle up for a review of the latest flick in the Planet of the Apes franchise, "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes." This series started way back with Charlton Heston in a monkey suit, and this is the fifth movie in the reboot. So, is it bananas or a total snoozefest? Let's break it down. **Mankind: Officially Toast (Except for Maybe Like, Two People) ** Remember Caesar, the super smart chimp who led the apes to freedom? Yeah, dude's dead. The movie picks up way later, with apes ruling the roost and humans devolved into speechless cave dwellers. Think Gollum, but way less interesting. There's basically only two humans left, and they ain't exactly chatty Kathys. Ape Society: From Peace-Lovin' Hippies to Power-Hungry Jerks Caesar's dream of ape harmony went a bit sideways. Apes have split into tribes, and some of them are real jerks. We meet Noa, a young chimp from a peaceful tribe who knows nothing about Caesar. Their whole thing is raising eagles, which is pretty cool. But then BAM! Evil apes attack, kidnap Noa's fam, and leave him stranded. **Noa's Quest: Finding His People and Maybe Learning Some Stuff ** Our boy Noa sets off on a mission to find his peeps. Along the way, he meets a wise old orangutan named Raka who fills him in on the real Caesar. Turns out, Caesar was all about peace, love, and understanding. Not like these power-hungry jerks who are using Caesar's name to justify their bad behavior. Proximus Caesar: Not Your Grandpa's Ape Leader This dude is the leader of the jerk apes. He calls himself Proximus Caesar (eyeroll) and basically brainwashes his followers into thinking they're the superior species. He's got this whole Roman Empire vibe going on, complete with a captive human who tells him stories of Roman history. He's basically like "Yo, we're gonna be the new Rome, but with way more fur!" **History Repeats Itself (Surprise, Surprise) ** This movie is like a history lesson, but way more entertaining (hopefully). The whole plot revolves around how people (or apes in this case) twist the truth to fit their agenda. Proximus Caesar takes Caesar's legacy and turns it into a justification for war. Sound familiar? Is it Deja Vu or Just Another Apes Movie? This is where things get tricky. The movie looks amazing, the acting is solid by both apes and humans (well, the humans who can still talk), and the action sequences are intense. But here's the thing: haven't we seen this story before? Apes vs. humans, good vs. evil, blah blah blah. It's like watching the same play with different costumes (albeit very realistic ape costumes). The Verdict: Apes Still Rule, But the Story Feels a Bit Stale "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" is a good movie, but it's not a groundbreaking one. If you're a die-hard Apes fan, you'll probably dig it. But for casual viewers, it might feel like a retread. Plus, the movie is pretty darn grim. No jokes, no funny apes, just pure seriousness. Maybe next time they can throw in a talking banana or something to lighten the mood. Final Thoughts: If You've Seen One Apes Movie, Have You Seen Them All? This movie is worth a watch if you're into cool CGI and epic battles. But if you're looking for a fresh story with some laughs, you might want to look elsewhere. One thing's for sure: the future ain't looking too bright for humanity (or mute humans who can't fight back).

Apes Take Over Again: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Review

Yo Apester Fans! Buckle up for a review of the latest flick in the Planet of the Apes franchise, "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes." This series started way back with Charlton Heston in a monkey suit, and this is the fifth movie in the reboot. So, is it bananas or a total snoozefest? Let's break it down.

**Mankind: Officially Toast (Except for Maybe Like, Two People) **

Remember Caesar, the super smart chimp who led the apes to freedom? Yeah, dude's dead. The movie picks up way later, with apes ruling the roost and humans devolved into speechless cave dwellers. Think Gollum, but way less interesting. There's basically only two humans left, and they ain't exactly chatty Kathys.

Ape Society: From Peace-Lovin' Hippies to Power-Hungry Jerks

Caesar's dream of ape harmony went a bit sideways. Apes have split into tribes, and some of them are real jerks. We meet Noa, a young chimp from a peaceful tribe who knows nothing about Caesar. Their whole thing is raising eagles, which is pretty cool. But then BAM! Evil apes attack, kidnap Noa's fam, and leave him stranded.

**Noa's Quest: Finding His People and Maybe Learning Some Stuff **

Our boy Noa sets off on a mission to find his peeps. Along the way, he meets a wise old orangutan named Raka who fills him in on the real Caesar. Turns out, Caesar was all about peace, love, and understanding. Not like these power-hungry jerks who are using Caesar's name to justify their bad behavior.

Proximus Caesar: Not Your Grandpa's Ape Leader

This dude is the leader of the jerk apes. He calls himself Proximus Caesar (eyeroll) and basically brainwashes his followers into thinking they're the superior species. He's got this whole Roman Empire vibe going on, complete with a captive human who tells him stories of Roman history. He's basically like "Yo, we're gonna be the new Rome, but with way more fur!"

**History Repeats Itself (Surprise, Surprise) **

This movie is like a history lesson, but way more entertaining (hopefully). The whole plot revolves around how people (or apes in this case) twist the truth to fit their agenda. Proximus Caesar takes Caesar's legacy and turns it into a justification for war. Sound familiar?

Is it Deja Vu or Just Another Apes Movie?

This is where things get tricky. The movie looks amazing, the acting is solid by both apes and humans (well, the humans who can still talk), and the action sequences are intense. But here's the thing: haven't we seen this story before? Apes vs. humans, good vs. evil, blah blah blah. It's like watching the same play with different costumes (albeit very realistic ape costumes).

The Verdict: Apes Still Rule, But the Story Feels a Bit Stale

"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" is a good movie, but it's not a groundbreaking one. If you're a die-hard Apes fan, you'll probably dig it. But for casual viewers, it might feel like a retread. Plus, the movie is pretty darn grim. No jokes, no funny apes, just pure seriousness. Maybe next time they can throw in a talking banana or something to lighten the mood.

Final Thoughts: If You've Seen One Apes Movie, Have You Seen Them All?

This movie is worth a watch if you're into cool CGI and epic battles. But if you're looking for a fresh story with some laughs, you might want to look elsewhere. One thing's for sure: the future ain't looking too bright for humanity (or mute humans who can't fight back).