Celebrating 50 years of ‘Apes’: Tim Burton goes bananas with ‘Planet of the Apes’ (2001) (Movie review)
This series celebrates 50 years of the “Planet of the Apes” film franchise. Here, we look back at director Tim Burton’s re-imagining of the material for his 2001 film. Screenwriters William Broyles Jr., Lawrence Konner and Mark Rosenthal shake out the puzzle pieces of the 1968 “Planet of the Apes” screenplay and Pierre Boulle’s 1963
‘Mighty Joe Young’ review
“Mighty Joe Young” – A giant gorilla and his human friend search for freedom and safety in an unkind work in director Ron Underwood’s film. Joe comes to life thanks to Rick Baker’s special effects and wonderful performances by Charlize Theron and Bill Paxton. This uplifting tale showing the good side of humanity has a
‘Planet of the Apes’ (2001) reviews
John’s “Planet of the Apes” (2001) flashback review, April 13, 2018 “Planet of the Apes” — Director Tim Burton and writer William Broyles’s re-imagining of the 1968 sci-fi classic isn’t exactly an intellectual exercise, but by summer blockbuster standards, it’s pretty good. Mark Wahlberg crash lands on an ape-dominated planet after going through a time
‘Superman IV: The Quest for Peace’ (1987) fails to execute decent concept
Superhero movie flashback (Review): The fourth Superman picture has big ideas, but the execution of those ideas is laughable.