Review of Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971) by Simon T — 18 Mar 2016
Third slice of simian hokum. But at least it lightens up - at times you could think you were watching an episode of The Monkees - and we at last get fewer ponderous courtroom scenes and more emotional investment in the plight of the apes.
Jerry Goldsmith compensates for the sometimes funereal pacing, and Roddy McDowall is better than usual as chief ape. Poor Kim Hunter - from Streetcar to this.
This review of Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971) was written by Simon T on 18 Mar 2016.
Escape from the Planet of the Apes has generally received positive reviews.
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