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Planet of the Apes (Two-Disc Special Edition) [DVD]

Mark Wahlberg (Actor), Helena Bonham Carter (Actor), Tim Burton (Director) Rated:
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Contributor Tim Roth, Estella Warren, Tim Burton, Paul Giamatti, Lawrence Konner, Pierre Boulle, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Mark Wahlberg, William Broyles Jr., Helena Bonham Carter, Kris Kristofferson, Erick Avari, Luke Eberl, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Warner, Evan Parke, Mark Rosenthal See more
Language English, Spanish
Runtime 1 hour and 59 minutes
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After a spectacular crash-landing on an uncharted planet, brash astronaut Leo Davidson (Mark Wahlberg) finds himself trapped in a savage world where talking apes dominate the human race. Desperate to find a way home, Leo must evade the invincible gorilla army led by ruthless General Thade (Tim Roth) and his most trusted warrior, Attar (Michael Clarke Duncan). Now the pulse-pounding race is on to reach a sacred temple that may hold the shocking secrets of mankind's past - and the last hope for it's salvation!

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The DVD release of Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes is so loaded that the second disc needs six screens to list all of the features--or maybe it's just an excuse to show off the great-looking animated menus. The most interesting features are six substantial documentaries about aspects of the filming, including examinations of how the apes run and a spotlight on Lake Powell, where both this film and the 1968 original were shot. The "enhanced viewing mode" on disc 1 is fun: picture-in-picture video segments offer actor comments or shots of sets and miniatures, and Easter eggs provide access to even more background on the visual effects. There's also a commentary track by Burton (he had to be convinced to remake Apes) and another one with isolated score by composer Danny Elfman, discussing how he works with frequent collaborator Burton and the current state of film composing. But don't expect Burton to give an explanation of the film's much-discussed conclusion, and no alternate ending appears among the DVD's five rather routine extended scenes. --David Horiuchi

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 2.35:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 6.08 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ MFR024543028963#VG
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Tim Burton
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Color, DVD, NTSC, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Widescreen, Subtitled, Closed-captioned
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 59 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ November 20, 2001
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Mark Wahlberg, Helena Bonham Carter, Tim Roth, Michael Clarke Duncan, Paul Giamatti
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
  • Language ‏ : ‎ Unqualified (DTS 5.1)
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ 20th Century Fox
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00003CXXV
  • Writers ‏ : ‎ Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal, Pierre Boulle, William Broyles Jr.
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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Customers consider this movie a great remake of the original series, praising its wonderful picture quality and realistic ape makeup. The acting receives positive feedback for its costumes and performances, while customers find it exciting and entertaining. The storyline and value for money receive mixed reviews - while some enjoy the story and find it worth watching, others criticize the plot devices and say it's not worth the time or money. The overall quality is also mixed, with some saying it's perfect while others note it's not nearly as good as the original.

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207 customers mention "Movie quality"182 positive25 negative

Customers praise this movie as an excellent remake of a great film, with one customer noting it's as good as the original series.

"Great movie! I have always loved the original Planet Of The Apes movies, with all the great actors that were in them...." Read more

"Good movie. My husband really liked it." Read more

"Such a good movie!" Read more

"hello, finally, a great movie and storyline. remember, it has been a long time since the end of the 70 series POTA movies...." Read more

55 customers mention "Entertainment value"48 positive7 negative

Customers find the movie entertaining and exciting, describing it as a fun reimagined version.

"fun reimagined version" Read more

"This is an okay movie, entertaining but not the best" Read more

"...really, but it was a good film and the costumes were brilliant, very entertaining" Read more

"...It was an exciting watch, then the ending is like a big "you're screwed" moment to the hero, Mark Walberg." Read more

41 customers mention "Acting"30 positive11 negative

Customers praise the acting in the movie, particularly noting the amazing makeup for the ape characters and the well-cast performances.

"...Planet of the Apes is far superior with Charleston Heston's great acting and the shocker of the original ending which is crystal clear...." Read more

"...always loved the original Planet Of The Apes movies, with all the great actors that were in them...." Read more

"...nice and witty "references" to the past series but overall lack in character development and intelligent dialogue, which never rises to more than..." Read more

"...this movie... well not really, but it was a good film and the costumes were brilliant, very entertaining" Read more

19 customers mention "Picture quality"19 positive0 negative

Customers praise the movie's visuals, with one customer noting how the Blu-ray enhances details.

"...Summary, an impressive visual feast with an interesting story but an unfortunate script." Read more

"...Even in the darker areas, scenes were unblemished by video noise or grain...." Read more

"...The humans are in the middle and the standoff is elegantly filmed. I wish there was more emphasis on the human rights issue...." Read more

"...Planet of the Apes has an excellent picture and sound and is a good demonstration of the quality possible with Blu Ray...." Read more

18 customers mention "Style"18 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the movie's style, noting its unique world design, great costumes and graphics, and realistic appearance.

"...it, the makeup, body suits, grunts and movements of these apes are very realistic and add to the excitement. I enjoyed the ride, hope you do too." Read more

"...dark as other of Burton's efforts, but still the style is highly discernible in the whole movie...." Read more

"...I may make an exception for the first Heston film because of its originality and cutting edge make-up effects of the time period, as well as the..." Read more

"...grading was fairly warm even in the shadow scenes and actually pretty natural. AUDIO......" Read more

35 customers mention "Value for money"17 positive18 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the movie's value for money, with some finding it worth the price while others consider it not worth the time or money.

"...that this "remake" of the Original Planet of the Apes is a POOR attempt, to say the least...for the buffs like me there is NO need to add to..." Read more

"The only one missing from my PotA DVD collection; and was a great price. Movie itself is not so great." Read more

"...Bad direction, bad story. Cheap sets, miscast actors...." Read more

"this series is well priced and great addition to any collection" Read more

22 customers mention "Quality"12 positive10 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the movie's quality, with some finding it perfect and in perfect condition, while others say it's not nearly as good as the original.

"Just ok. Plot seemed silly." Read more

"watchable, but not nearly so good as the original." Read more

"Good quality!" Read more

"...(overblown stunts, logic errors, inconsistencies in the physical strength of the apes)..." Read more

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  • Nena
    5.0 out of 5 stars Family movie night
    Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2025
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    Such a good movie!
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  • Mae Best
    5.0 out of 5 stars Film was entertaining
    Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2025
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    I went ape for this movie... well not really, but it was a good film and the costumes were brilliant, very entertaining
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  • BestBuys
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thought Provoking and Fun Film
    Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024
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    Planet of the Apes" is a riveting and thought-provoking film that explores complex themes of power, society, and humanity. The story follows a group of astronauts who crash-land on a mysterious planet where intelligent apes are the dominant species and humans are treated as inferior beings. As the astronauts navigate this strange and dangerous world, they are forced to confront their own beliefs and prejudices.
    Overall, "Planet of the Apes" is a must-see film for fans of science fiction and thought-provoking cinema.
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  • Pablo Iglesias Alvarez
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Visual Feast!: Burton's Revisiting of a Legend.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2001
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    Here are some thoughts after dissecting the re-imagining version of Planet of the Apes by Tim Burton:
    Story. Overall, I think it is an interesting plot, specially the events around "Calima" and the origins of the Ape Culture. The space sequences are also well done. Probably the interest tends to drag down in the middle part of the film where there seems to be too many "action escape scenes". The ending twist should not surprise Planet of the Apes connoisseurs as this is more or less the conclusion in Pierre Boulle's original 1963 novel.
    Screenplay. A common disease in Science Fiction films are poor screenplays. Planet of the Apes (2001) is no exception. Indeed the exception was the brilliant 1968 one written by those 2 Hollywood legends: Michael Wilson and Rod Serling. The lines and development of the story for the 2001 version do have some nice and witty "references" to the past series but overall lack in character development and intelligent dialogue, which never rises to more than average writing. And finally, yes...that "Aspirin" line is cheap and out of place.
    Direction. Well, It's Tim Burton and that says a lot. It's original and controversial, probably not as dark as other of Burton's efforts, but still the style is highly discernible in the whole movie. Considering the weakness of the screenplay he was given, Burton relied in a very capable group of actors to bring up a polished execution. He consistently emphasizes violence, but in my opinion always having in mind the idea of making the Apes more credible (Thade's kind of "Matrix" jumps seems too much, but after all he is not a common ape, isn't he?). Also, the visions we are given of the "ape society" are particularly successful, creating a sense of deepness that are well supported by the details given of Ape Mythology.
    It was also a nice point that Burton tried to build a very personal version but with some identifiable bridge with the past series, thus he writes:
    "Planet of the Apes is a truly original, a modern-day fairy tale... The most challenging aspect of creating this new film was to be completely respectful of the mythology of the original, while adding new characters and story elements".
    Editing. I sensed too many rough cuts. How many footage was left out to make the film timely commercial?. This is a recurrent topic, specially in action films (and specifically in Science Fiction ones), so we could expect that there were valuable scenes deleted that would have helped in developing better some characters and their relationships (Leo, Daena, Ari, Karubi, etc.). We hope to have some answers when the DVD version is issued, as they usually include deleted scenes.
    Actors. Most "Ape" actors did a brilliant job, specially the aggressive chimpanzee Tim Roth (Thade), the loyal gorillas Michael Clarke Duncan (Attar) and Cary Hiroyuki Tagawa (Krull) and, of course the hilarious Orangutan Paul Giamatti (Limbo). Helena Bonham Carter (Ari) is not bad but far from the unforgettable Zira (Kim Hunter who was on the first 3 films of the 60's and 70's series). Mark Wahlberg (Leo) is just the typical American space cowboy, but again, the script doesn't help him much to do something more creative. Question marks for Estella Warren (Daena) and Kris Kristofferson (Karubi) as both seem only to be advertising pieces for the film. By the way, it was nice to watch Charlton Heston (now as an Ape!: Thade's Father) and Linda Harrison (the mute "Nova" in the original first 2 films makes now a small appearance as one of the caged women in the initial hunt...and yes, she is still mute!).
    Music. Danny Elfman has managed to continue successfully the great tradition of excellent music written for "Planet of the Apes" films. Before him, Jerry Goldsmith, Leonard Rosenman and Tom Scott composed beautiful, strange and original scores. Now, Elfman does nothing less with music that has a highly dramatic content, a very attractive orchestration (paying in some instances a tribute to the original percussive score by Goldsmith!), and even some nice melodic moments. Two Thumbs Up for Mr. Elfman, on my opinion his best work to date.
    Make-Up. The new Planet of the Apes epic is another triumph for Rick Baker, the man behind many myths (Star Wars, American Werewolf in London, Gorillas in the Mist, Men in Black, and many many etceteras). Each Ape has his own personality beautifully done. His make-up nicely permitted actors to be able to express their emotions. Baker has done a grand tribute to John Chamber's famed make-up for the original series.
    Costumes / Sets. I think that the film is very successful on both elements. It is impressive the color and variety of costumes which, keeping up with the make-up, are very personal for the different apes. Ape City is beautifully constructed, "Calima" is majestic and mysterious, while the space scenes have a pleasant style.
    Summary, an impressive visual feast with an interesting story but an unfortunate script.
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  • William Watts
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2025
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    Loved this movie
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  • Andrea
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2025
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  • C. DeGhoul
    3.0 out of 5 stars Avoid preconceptions
    Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2001
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    When I first watched this movie I was a little turned off and disconcerted because I was thinking of the original Planet. That was my mistake. This version of Planet of the Apes must be viewed not as a comparison to the original but as its own movie. This movie deliberately does NOT copy the original. Yes, of course, there are similar elements but that's as far as it goes. Burton was not trying to improve the classic. He wasn't trying to make any deep political statements. This is simply a movie and you can best enjoy this one by keeping your mind open, keeping the original out of your head, and watching it twice.
    Many reviewers may not know that this movie was an emergency fill-in. I have it from an excellent source that the intended movie deal fell through and the studio needed to plug SOMETHING into its schedule. Considering the limitations of time and budget, I think they did a pretty amazing job pulling together what they could on such short notice. That's not to say that the movie doesn't have its problems. It does. Several of them. But that doesn't mean you can't enjoy it for what it is -- simply a movie made to entertain you for a couple of hours. Period.
    Once you get over the initial confusion of trying to compare it to the first and being disconcerted by the behavior of the apes that was entirely unlike the original, it's worth viewing a second time because preconceptions will be wiped away by then. These apes have retained many ape-like qualities (and that's logical given the basis of this story) and it's absolutely amazing to watch the actors breath life into the characters who are humanoid but definitely not human. Rick Baker's makeup is nothing short of incredible when you realize that they did not use cables, animatronics, or CGI. They could have "cheated" but they didn't (maybe budgetary and/or time constraints prevented this or maybe it was a conscious choice). They let the actor's BE the characters and some of them achieved incredible performances.
    This Planet had quirks of humor. It's fluff with no underlying political or social statement. It's meant to be viewed and enjoyed simply as entertainment. It does have several shortcomings (overblown stunts, logic errors, inconsistencies in the physical strength of the apes)but that shouldn't stop an open mind from enjoying what IS there. I completely disagree with Burton's ending and his justification for it but I do have to admit that it was the one part of the movie that had me thinking -- trying to figure out what the heck he meant by it. lol
    If nothing else, if you're a fan of f/x makeup you will find things to marvel over in this movie. I found the extras on the second DVD to be worth the money alone because I am a fan of f/x makeup so I was riveted to the segment about the makeup and the simian academy sequence was also fascinating. In fact, I'd actually suggest watching the extras BEFORE watching the movie (if you haven't seen it before)to help clear out any preconceptions you may have about this one trying to copy or compete with the original. That wasn't the case. It was economics. The studio had to fill a slot after another movie fell through so a group of people were thrown together to whip out something to fill in the blank in the schedule. Unfortunately, the cast and crew suffered for the choice because the original is impossible to top. Burton didn't even try, knew he couldn't, so he took an alternative route. All fluff, no real substance, but don't let that distract you from some shining performances and fantastic makeup.
    So, if you're a die-hard original Planet of the Apes fan and feel there's absolutely no room for error, avoid getting your fur rubbed the wrong way and don't see this one. If you have an open mind, enjoy f/x makeup, and can keep in mind that this is not and was never intended to be a copy of the original, then you may enjoy this movie though you probably won't be overwhelmed by it.
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  • Rob
    5.0 out of 5 stars Plays Perfectly
    Reviewed in Canada on August 24, 2024
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    2024 August 23.
    I liked that the DVD has a real face cover and not the generic title name.
    I watched it the same day, absolutely perfect.
    Packaging was padded, case and DVD are in great shape.
    Love the movie.
    Naturally I've seen the original 1970s movies.
    Rob in Calgary Alberta Canada 🇨🇦
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
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    Reviewed in Canada on August 24, 2024
    2024 August 23.
    I liked that the DVD has a real face cover and not the generic title name.
    I watched it the same day, absolutely perfect.
    Packaging was padded, case and DVD are in great shape.
    Love the movie.
    Naturally I've seen the original 1970s movies.
    Rob in Calgary Alberta Canada 🇨🇦
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  • Peter masters
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great dvd
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 3, 2025
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    Good film delivered fast
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Toller Film
    Reviewed in Germany on June 8, 2025
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    Toller Film für Action Fans
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  • Poppy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie
    Reviewed in Canada on October 22, 2024
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    Time frame: arrived just as expected and in a paper bubbled envelope. New product. Works perfect, no scratches or finger prints. Great movie.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Great movie

    Reviewed in Canada on October 22, 2024
    Time frame: arrived just as expected and in a paper bubbled envelope. New product. Works perfect, no scratches or finger prints. Great movie.
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  • Buying Stuff
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Extrass & Delete scenes , So happy I own this now
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 4, 2024
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    I really like this 2001 Planet of the Apes

    I own it on Blu ray , & I wish we do get a 4K release one day soon as it would look & sound Amazing,

    but back to this copy …

    It’s Amazing it’s bran new in the plastic & has a whole dvd full of extras, that are Not on the 2 different Blu Ray copies I own , which sucks

    So I bought this to get all the extras , I have not watched the full movie yet so I don’t know if deleted scenes are put in ( I’ll update this )

    But omg the amount of extras is amazing & I love this version.with a great director behind the movie & all the effects still hold up well

    Because there is not a huge amount of VFX/CGI , yes In space but once on the ground

    It’s in camera effects & it looks so good even tho it’s a DVD , I’ve an upscaling 4K UHD Blu Ray player so it upscales it and it looks like 1080p ,

    If you own a standard Blu Ray player most now will upscale your regular DVD to a lot better quality.

    So I’m delighted I got this it’s great & I hope one day Soon we get all this on 4K , but if you are a planet of the apes 2001 fan this copy is a MUST For the collection.. i got to see so many new extras I never had before

    It’s a great buy! 100% recommend this!
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