Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes promises a bright new future for cinemas most beloved chimps.
Arguably for the better.
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However, that is not genuinely the main thrust of the story.
He slso hopes to use Noas enslaved compatriots as a disposable workforce who will build his kingdom.
Good luck with that considering where theyre headed.
The most impressive thing about Balls approach toKingdom of the Planet of the Apesis the fascinating world-building it indulges.
The film piques your imagination, inviting you to also puzzle like Noa over these budding, competitive civilizations.
So the introduction of religion and historical revisionism inKingdomresembles an opportunity never fully seized.
It makes a firm foundation for a new era in the saga.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes opens in theaters on Friday, May 10.
Rating:
3 out of 5
