Planet of the Apes

Planet of the Apes (2001)

  • 45% of critics liked it
    (155 reviews)

  • 36% of users liked it
    (339,303 ratings)

This big budget "re-imagining" of the 1968 original departs somewhat from both that classic science fiction film and the source novel by author Pierre Boulle. Mark Wahlberg stars as Leo Davidson, an astronaut of the early 21st century whose unauthorized mission to rescue a chimp companion from a… More

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PG-13, 4 hr. 3 min.
Directed By
Tim Burton
Written By
Mark Rosenthal, William Broyles, Lawrence Konner
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, Science Fiction & Fantasy
In Theaters
Jul 27, 2001 Wide
On DVD
Nov 20, 2001
20th Century Fox

Critic Reviews

  • Rita Kempley, Washington Post

    Splendidly envisioned and boldly executed.

  • Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

    Call it a letdown, worsened by the forces of shoddy screenwriting.

  • Michael Atkinson, Village Voice

    A campy, juiced-up ker-splat, busy with clumsy pyrotechnics and never nearing the vicinity of satire.

  • David Edelstein, Slate

    Offers proof of Hollywood's simian instincts: Monkey see old hit, monkey do remake.

  • James Berardinelli, ReelViews

    One more disappointment in a summer of lackluster 'event pictures.'

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  • Alexander D


    Tim Burton's re-imagination of the 1968 science fiction journey is nothing like the original. That's not to say it's a bad film--but it's surely not good, either. The director, who is clearly known for being quirky, dark, and (usually) brilliant, just tried too… More

  • Jeff "


    Tim Burton's lackluster Planet of the Apes is a definite insult to the original classic. I'm usually a fan of Burton's work, and he's made quite a few classic films. However with this remake, he crafts a film that is boring, uninspired and he tries to camouflage… More

  • Brad W


    Tim Burtons Planet of the Apes is a terrible and boring remake. The story is basically like the original, with a few changes but almost every bit of this story is a terrible and boring experience. The cast is awful and so weird, I mean how can anyone honestly say they enjoyed Paul… More

  • Sophie B


    Whilst I like the original idea, I think this one got a little off track.

  • Phil H


    Now I will admit I love Tim Burton and most of his work but I too was shocked and fearful of his agreement to take the helm of this sci-fi action flick revamp/re-imagining. Many directors were considered and to be honest I think many of them would have been perfect for the film but… More

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