Re: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
I like that they are making these. It's the one rare time where I felt that a reboot was called for.
When discussing originals, I think most people aren't even aware that there were 5 of them. I think this forum is the only place I've ever found anyone other than myself who even knew there was a part 5, let alone saw it. It seemed to have no budget. It was like they made a movie with whoever was hanging around at the time.
If you can get past the "are they really doing a battle sequence with a dozen people and a bus?" aspect of it, part 5 was a movie I actually really enjoyed. There was a solid story there trying to peek out from the total lack of interest the studio had in the films existence. I'm glad to see that story finally being told with more investment.
I can accept that it's got to change a bunch. The crossover storyline between 2 and 3 in the original was so obviously not pre planned, and part 3 itself was just another "let's put the puppets/alliens/talking animals/smurfs in modern America! it'll be hoot!" films. Not to mention the heavy handed/uncomfortably racist Watts riot comparisons from 4....You really have to make a few real changes if you're going to tell the rise story in a serious way.
I'm looking forward to it.
edit: and I just now found out that they're all available on itunes. I know what I'm watching this week.
I like that they are making these. It's the one rare time where I felt that a reboot was called for.
When discussing originals, I think most people aren't even aware that there were 5 of them. I think this forum is the only place I've ever found anyone other than myself who even knew there was a part 5, let alone saw it. It seemed to have no budget. It was like they made a movie with whoever was hanging around at the time.
If you can get past the "are they really doing a battle sequence with a dozen people and a bus?" aspect of it, part 5 was a movie I actually really enjoyed. There was a solid story there trying to peek out from the total lack of interest the studio had in the films existence. I'm glad to see that story finally being told with more investment.
I can accept that it's got to change a bunch. The crossover storyline between 2 and 3 in the original was so obviously not pre planned, and part 3 itself was just another "let's put the puppets/alliens/talking animals/smurfs in modern America! it'll be hoot!" films. Not to mention the heavy handed/uncomfortably racist Watts riot comparisons from 4....You really have to make a few real changes if you're going to tell the rise story in a serious way.
I'm looking forward to it.
edit: and I just now found out that they're all available on itunes. I know what I'm watching this week.
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