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---------------------------------------- Planet of the Apes March 20th, 2022 ---------------------------------------- I just watched the new-ish Planet of the Apes trilogy with my son. He loved them and so did I. I saw the second film a few years back and remember thinking it was just an incredible piece of filmmaking. The cinematography was brilliant, as was the acting, pacing, and the classic betrayal story. Now that I've finally seen the third I can say without reservation that it's one of the better trilogies of the 21st century. Matt Reeves contributions on 2 and 3 are a marvel. If you are interested in seeing it, try and find subtitles for the ape-parts. It will help convey some of the depth of story. I watched subtitle-free the first time and while it's possible to follow and enjoy, there's a distance that grows between you and the apes. Also, there's something wonderfully cathartic about seeing these films and unreservedly rooting for the humans to all die already so the apes can inherit the Earth.