Review of Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) by Conner R — 11 Sep 2010

I really don't care what anyone says, I feel that this is the best movie in the series next to the original and certainly just as powerful. The set design, costuming, make-up and effects are all at their best and presents us with a very believable and scary future.

Roddy McDowall's performance as Caesar is undoubtedly the most impacting element of the movie, giving off a sort of Malcolm X quality. This says so much about civil rights and equality in general, being the most political of all the series.

We all knew that the apes would eventually take over, but the how and the why is so much more interesting. You still question a possible salvation in this, which is great. The idea that we can change the future is a wonderful concept to explore.