Review of War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) by Noah P — 16 Jul 2017

It's sort of rare, nowadays, to get a solid film trilogy with all Cinematic Universes studios are trying to get off the ground. And in that trilogy, it is also rare to get some of the best action ever put to screen.

And it is even more rare for that Trilogy to have some of the best, well rounded, grounded characters ever. War for the Planet of the Apes is the final chapter in the rebooted Apes franchise, and F**K ME it's perfect.

The story is simple, yet delivered in an intriguing and interesting manner. The visual effects are flawless; hell, I almost thought I was looking at real apes acting. The music, haunting. Almost like John Williams' Schindler's List soundtrack.

AND THE ACTING-OH MY GOD-THE ACTING. Andy Serkis DESERVES an Oscar for his role as Caesar, a character who struggles with demons and personal issues. Woody Harrelson plays a scary-ass villain and even Steve Zahn, who is the comic relief, does such a good job playing Bad Ape that comparing him to the lord of stupidity, Jar Jar Binks, will be considered a sin.

The pace-astounding. The writing-amazing. The direction-PERFECTION. Matt Reeves will become a great director and he definitely knows what he is doing. I want to give this movie an 11/10 but that would be ridiculous.

10/10. Watch it, then watch it again. SIDE NOTE: GIVE ANDY SERKIS THE OSCAR ALREADY, JEEZ!!!!!