Review of Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971) by Darren R — 20 Jun 2014
Oh, what a magical time the Seventies were for cinema. By all rights, this should have been another lame cash-grab ape movie, but instead it's a clever little character drama. Both humorous and dark, it's a blend one wouldn't expect in a sequel to the dreadfully dull "Beneath" film, or perhaps even the original.
Fine performances, a simple but effective scirpt, sharp cinematography and a moving story. Shout out to Jerry Goldsmith returning with a more pop-friendly take on his avant garde approach to scoring films.
This review of Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971) was written by Darren R on 20 Jun 2014.
Escape from the Planet of the Apes has generally received positive reviews.
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