Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes first reactions are calling the movie "A New Hope for the Apes franchise"
May. 3, 2024Audiences are loving the upcoming movie
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The first reactions to Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes are here – and audiences are praising the movie’s VFX and Wes Ball’s direction.
“With #KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes being another great chapter, the series continues to hold strong,“wroteGamesRadar+’s Emily Murray. “There are undoubtedly pacing issues (too long), but I loved being lost in that world and the exploration of Caesar’s legacy is fascinating. The ending will leave you wanting more.”
“Apes have never been STRONGER in @wesball’s MAGNIFICENT #KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes!“tweetedFilmSpeak’s Griffin Schiller. “The complexities of Caesar’s legacy loom large, but twisted in this coming of age odyssey of truth & lies, knowledge & power. A breathtaking visual feast! ‘A New Hope’ for the Apes franchise.”
“#KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes is a fantastic addition to the series,“saidThe Direct’s Ross Milheim. “While it may falter at times in the pacing department, that never keeps the movie from being an absolute thrill. The VFX is astounding and the characters beautifully crafted. Can’t wait to see what comes next!”
“Between Rise, Dawn, War, and now #KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes, this series continues to be one of the very best franchise reboots out there,” Collider’s Perri Nemirofftweeted. “As expected, there was no better director to take over than Wes Ball. Of course the wizards at Wētā had a big hand in this, but there’s also no doubt that Ball’s personal proficiency with visual effects contributed big time to how incredible this film looks.”
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes arrives on the big screen on May 9 in the UK and May 10 in the US. In the meantime, check out our guide to the rest of this year’s biggestupcoming movies.
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