Review of War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) by Compi24 — 29 Jul 2017

In this final installment in Fox's surprisingly worthwhile "Planet Of The Apes" reboot, director Matt Reeves delivers what could quite possibly be the best of the whole lot. Flying audaicuously above the need for explosions, gunshots, and giant, CGI-laden set pieces to help tell its story, "War For The Planet Of The Apes" - much like how this year's "Logan" was so different from other comic book movies - sets itself apart from other, more traditional "summer blockbusters" by simply having a good story at its heart that's sopping wet in its director's own, unique vision.

Featuring a stunning lead performance from Andy Serkis and some truly taut, PG-13-film-tropes-be-damned drama, this piece really is the sendoff that this noteworthy franchise deserved and needed.