Very good, but not great

Rating: 8/10 (21 June 2017)

After Schaffner and Burton, two pretty much different stories under same title, now we got one more non-remake and completely new story. Beside basic idea and the name of main ape, this movie has nothing in common with it's predecessors. Although, it could be considered to be prequel to original movie from 1968. if we completely disregard details, cause this movie implies how apes took over Earth, but not in the way that's explained in original movie. Although it's done in manner of modern Hollywood blockbusters, which makes it weaker than its predecessors by default, story is good, drama and action nicely balanced, and it's interesting to see CGI apes instead of people in costumes. And of course, John Lithgow who is spice that makes every movie better. Weaker than Schaffner and Burton, but still it's very good movie.
8/10