Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is set to hit theaters on May 10th but we have some early reactions from people to share with you. It looks as if we have another banger in the Apes universe.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes First Reactions
#KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes is a beautiful coming of age story framed around the idea of legacy and what happens to it when it's lost to time or subverted by the wicked. It doesn't surpass what Andy Serkis did with his trilogy, but Wes Ball’s approach proves that the franchise… pic.twitter.com/iz3qf01GK7
— Michael Lee (@IamMichaelJLee) May 3, 2024
#KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes is a fantastic addition to the series.
— Russ Milheim – The Direct (@RussMilheim) May 3, 2024
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! pic.twitter.com/rVJ9yaWqHz
#KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes is not only incredibly gorgeous but also a deep and magnificent return to this franchise.
— The Hollywood Handle (@HollywoodHandle) May 3, 2024
The film manages to capture Caesar’s legacy with an engaging story and an amazing cast. Wes Ball was really the right guy to bring this franchise back. pic.twitter.com/vj6sx3WTnW
Between Rise, Dawn, War, and now #KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes, this series continues to be one of the very best franchise reboots out there.
— Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) May 3, 2024
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… pic.twitter.com/HnVN5g6VOJ
Yes, #KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes is very good. @WetaWorkshop outdid themselves and it’s good to be back in that world again. (One of the more underrated franchises ever?) The third act is exciting but also features some curious story missteps. Still. Ready for the next one. 🦍🦧 pic.twitter.com/aWNmEOQURM
— Drew Taylor (@DrewTailored) May 3, 2024
#KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes is a GREAT summer blockbuster filled with incredible story building and adrenaline!@wesball takes the baton from Matt Reeves and begins a new epic saga @20thcentury 🦍🔥 pic.twitter.com/zxvi8b6D9Q
— BackstageOL (@BackstageOL) May 3, 2024
KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES is a worthy successor to the throne. A bold leap into the future of this world that hooked me immediately.
— Daniel Howat (@howatdk) May 3, 2024
It’s a genuinely exciting action adventure, perhaps larger in scope than the last films, but just as grounded in honest emotion. pic.twitter.com/Xq7SNNJ4yb
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