Forget all the other "Planet of the Apes" movies; this one has them all beat.

Rating: 7/10 (17 December 2011)

If you've seen the previous 'Planet of the Apes' movies, from the original in 1968 and the other 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973 sequels, plus the remake in 2001, you haven't seen the best, not till now. It was a pleasant experience, as the 1968 was, but it has a far superior story; the premise is completely different from the original. The special effects of course will blow your mind.
The story is one we can better relate to in present times, it's plausible and has the benefit of making the audience believe we can actually understand how the monkeys think. Okay okay, the bloody apes. There is no role reversal between man and ape; the apes are apes but the scenario has them pegged as underdogs, victims we sympathise with. There is a back story with James Franco, Freida Pinto and John Lithgow, which story makes the whole movie all that more interesting. You just have to read a few user reviews to understand why it has been so well received by the viewing public and critics alike. Forget all references to previous 'Planet of the Apes' and you will have a good time watching this movie.