Best S/F since Avatar

Rating: Null/10 (9 August 2011)

SPOILER FREE ZONE AHEAD: - This is by far the best film in the entire canon of Planet of the Apes and it's extended name should be "How to re-light the fire of a dead franchise 101". Put simply, this is the missing foundation stone that the series always lacked which is essentially, how did primates take over a human dominated world? The trailer for this film in no way prepares you for the scope of it, and how beautifully paced it is. The digital effects on show here are sure to claim an Oscar in that category barring some freak turn. The nods to the original 1968 movie and hints of what is to come are genius. ROTPOTA is a tour de force of storytelling and visuals that will have people renting the original movies all over the world and hoping for a sequel. It's shortcomings are forgiven instantly such as a transplanted Tom Felton simply teleporting Draco Malfoy into an ape zoo to provide torment. Finally this film is not ashamed to be exactly what it is...the best damn Planet of the Apes movie yet. See it.