Planet of the Apes (Blu-ray)
Mark Wahlberg stars in Tim Burton's action-packed epic as an astronaut who crash-lands onto a savage planet where talking apes rule over humans. Now he must defeat an entire gorilla army and reach a temple that holds the secrets of mankind's past...and the last hope for its salvation!
"Under Tim Burton's hand, this sci-fi warhorse has evolved into something splendid!" Bob Graham, San Francisco Chronicle
"...a spectacle, a chest-thumping Batman that uses Danny Elfman music, Burtonesque decor and great makeup effects..." Desson Howe, The Washington Post
"Not just worthy of comparison to the original...it's better." Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
"...it has a surprise ending that I loved." Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
"...stunnng set and makeup design...the performances are impressive as well..." Tom Coates, BBC Film Review
Editor's Note
In remaking this classic sci-fi horror film, director Tim Burton takes on a whopping challenge and succeeds. Astronaut Leo Davidson (Mark Wahlberg) is part of a space station crew that, in the year 2029, is conducting experiments in training genetically engineered chimps to perform complex away missions. When Leo's chimp disappears into a worm hole, Leo unadvisedly goes after him, ending up in a parallel world in which the monkeys are the keepers and humans are traded and caged like animals. It's a horrifying place, and the whole atmosphere, colored by Burton's direction and Rick Baker's incredible special effects makeup, is charged with terror. Leo becomes a heroic figure in the eyes of his defeated human brethren, and he puts his trust--and his hope for escape--in Ari (Helena Bonham Carter), a forward-thinking ape who believes in human rights. But Leo has formidable opponents in Thade (Tim Roth) and Attar (Michael Clark Duncan), two power-hungry, testosterone-charged apes who wish to rid the planet of humans altogether. This excellent rendition of PLANET OF THE APES is more than just a remake: it includes intense physicality on the part of the actors, complex mythology lacing the story, chilling philosophical realizations, and an amazing cameo by original APES star Charlton Heston. The combination of those complex parts makes for a riveting viewing experience.
Features Audio Commentary By Tim Burton
Audio: English DTS HD 5.1 Surround Sound
Audio: French, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
Dubbed: French, Spanish
Interactive Menus
Scene Selection
Subtitles: English, Spanish
Theatrical Trailers In High Definition
This Is A Blu-Ray DVD Made For Blue-Laser Format Players Which Produce Higher Quality Picture & Sound
Technical Info
Release Information
Studio: Foxvideo
Release Date: 9/23/2008
Running Time: 124 minutes
Original Release Date: 2001
Catalog ID: 2241457
UPC: 00024543414575
Number of Discs: 1
Audio & Video
Original Language: English
Available Audio Tracks: English
Video: Color
Aspect Ratio
Widescreen 2.35:1
Cast & Crew Charlton Heston
Estella Warren
Helena Bonham Carter
Kris Kristofferson
Mark Wahlberg
Michael Clarke Duncan
Paul Giamatti
Tim Roth
Chris Lebenzon - Editor
Danny Elfman - Original Music By
Joel Negron - Editor
Philip Toolin - Art Director
Philippe Rousselot - Cinematographer
Pierre Boulle - Based On Novel By
Ralph Winter - Executive Producer
Richard D. Zanuck - Producer
Sean Haworth - Art Director
Tim Burton - Director
William Broyles, Jr. et. al. - Screenplay
"Under Tim Burton's hand, this sci-fi warhorse has evolved into something splendid!" Bob Graham, San Francisco Chronicle
"...a spectacle, a chest-thumping Batman that uses Danny Elfman music, Burtonesque decor and great makeup effects..." Desson Howe, The Washington Post
"Not just worthy of comparison to the original...it's better." Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
"...it has a surprise ending that I loved." Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
"...stunnng set and makeup design...the performances are impressive as well..." Tom Coates, BBC Film Review
Editor's Note
In remaking this classic sci-fi horror film, director Tim Burton takes on a whopping challenge and succeeds. Astronaut Leo Davidson (Mark Wahlberg) is part of a space station crew that, in the year 2029, is conducting experiments in training genetically engineered chimps to perform complex away missions. When Leo's chimp disappears into a worm hole, Leo unadvisedly goes after him, ending up in a parallel world in which the monkeys are the keepers and humans are traded and caged like animals. It's a horrifying place, and the whole atmosphere, colored by Burton's direction and Rick Baker's incredible special effects makeup, is charged with terror. Leo becomes a heroic figure in the eyes of his defeated human brethren, and he puts his trust--and his hope for escape--in Ari (Helena Bonham Carter), a forward-thinking ape who believes in human rights. But Leo has formidable opponents in Thade (Tim Roth) and Attar (Michael Clark Duncan), two power-hungry, testosterone-charged apes who wish to rid the planet of humans altogether. This excellent rendition of PLANET OF THE APES is more than just a remake: it includes intense physicality on the part of the actors, complex mythology lacing the story, chilling philosophical realizations, and an amazing cameo by original APES star Charlton Heston. The combination of those complex parts makes for a riveting viewing experience.
Features Audio Commentary By Tim Burton
Audio: English DTS HD 5.1 Surround Sound
Audio: French, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
Dubbed: French, Spanish
Interactive Menus
Scene Selection
Subtitles: English, Spanish
Theatrical Trailers In High Definition
This Is A Blu-Ray DVD Made For Blue-Laser Format Players Which Produce Higher Quality Picture & Sound
Technical Info
Release Information
Studio: Foxvideo
Release Date: 9/23/2008
Running Time: 124 minutes
Original Release Date: 2001
Catalog ID: 2241457
UPC: 00024543414575
Number of Discs: 1
Audio & Video
Original Language: English
Available Audio Tracks: English
Video: Color
Aspect Ratio
Widescreen 2.35:1
Cast & Crew Charlton Heston
Estella Warren
Helena Bonham Carter
Kris Kristofferson
Mark Wahlberg
Michael Clarke Duncan
Paul Giamatti
Tim Roth
Chris Lebenzon - Editor
Danny Elfman - Original Music By
Joel Negron - Editor
Philip Toolin - Art Director
Philippe Rousselot - Cinematographer
Pierre Boulle - Based On Novel By
Ralph Winter - Executive Producer
Richard D. Zanuck - Producer
Sean Haworth - Art Director
Tim Burton - Director
William Broyles, Jr. et. al. - Screenplay
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Review
Chicago Sun-Times 7 of 10
Chicago Sun-Times 7 of 10
Tim Burton's "Planet of the Apes" wants to be all things to all men, and all apes. It's an action picture and a satire of an action picture. It's a comedy and then it gets serious. It's a social satire and then backs away from pushing that angle too far. It even has a weird intra-species romantic triangle in it. And it has a surprise ending that I loved...The movie could have been more. It could have been a parable of men and animals, as daring as "Animal Farm." It could have dealt in social commentary with a sting, and satire that hurt. It could have supported, or attacked, the animal rights movement...It could have, but it doesn't. It's a cautious movie, earning every letter and numeral of its PG-13 rating. Intellectually, it's science fiction for junior high school boys...The movie is great-looking. Rick Baker's makeup is convincing even in the extreme closeups, and his apes sparkle with personality and presence. The sets and locations give us a proper sense of alien awe, and there's one neat long shot of the ape city-mountain that looks, when you squint a little, like Xanadu from "Citizen Kane." - Roger Ebert
Tim Burton's "Planet of the Apes" wants to be all things to all men, and all apes. It's an action picture and a satire of an action picture. It's a comedy and then it gets serious. It's a social satire and then backs away from pushing that angle too far. It even has a weird intra-species romantic triangle in it. And it has a surprise ending that I loved...The movie could have been more. It could have been a parable of men and animals, as daring as "Animal Farm." It could have dealt in social commentary with a sting, and satire that hurt. It could have supported, or attacked, the animal rights movement...It could have, but it doesn't. It's a cautious movie, earning every letter and numeral of its PG-13 rating. Intellectually, it's science fiction for junior high school boys...The movie is great-looking. Rick Baker's makeup is convincing even in the extreme closeups, and his apes sparkle with personality and presence. The sets and locations give us a proper sense of alien awe, and there's one neat long shot of the ape city-mountain that looks, when you squint a little, like Xanadu from "Citizen Kane." - Roger Ebert
