Review of Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) by Kman5473 — 24 Jul 2017
I remember liking this movie as a kid, but after re-watching it recently it became apparent that this movie does not hold up. This sequel brings Planet of the Apes from an American classic sci-fi, to a d-list action movie.
After doing some research it is obvious that the executive producers in charge HAD NO IDEA WHAT THEY WERE DOING! Their first mistake: turn down Rod Serling's ideas. Mistake 2: turn down the original author's ideas.
Mistake 3: require Charlton Heston to appear in the film, despite the fact that he is NOT the protagonist, and then hand off the terribly-written movie to an actor that looks nearly identical to Heston.
There is a skeleton of great ideas and themes, but no delivery or substance. This movie is worse than the Tim Burton Planet of the Apes, and I mean that without any hyperbole.
This review of Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) was written by Kman5473 on 24 Jul 2017.
Beneath the Planet of the Apes has generally received mixed reviews.
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