Planet of the Apes (2001), PG-13, 1 hr 59 min

Planet of the Apes (2001), PG-13, 1 hr 59 min

Franchise: Planet of the Apes
Franchise Position #6

Movie Tagline:
“You'll be sorry you were ever born human.”

"Get your stinking hands off me, you damn dirty human!"
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Main Cast

Mark Wahlberg – Captain Leo Davidson
Tim Roth – General Thade
Helena Bonham Carter – Ari
Michael Clarke Duncan – Attar
Paul Giamatti – Limbo
Estella Warren – Daena
Kris Kristofferson – Karubi
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa – Krull
David Warner – Senator Sandar
Luke Eberl – Birn
Glenn Shadix – Senator Nado
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Reviews

Critics Ratings
My Rating: 6/10
The Dove Foundation: Not Rated
IMDb: 5.7/10 
Metacritic: 50/100
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Plot Summary

In this reimagining of the classic Planet of the Apes tale, astronaut Leo Davidson crash-lands on a strange planet ruled by intelligent apes who enslave humans. As he tries to survive and escape, Leo joins a rebellion with human allies and sympathetic chimpanzees. He uncovers shocking truths about the planet’s origins, eventually leading to a climactic battle that will determine the future of both species. A final twist at the end redefines everything Leo thought he knew.
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Overview

Directed by Tim Burton, this 2001 reboot boasts spectacular visuals, elaborate makeup, and a darker tone. While not a direct remake or prequel, it pays homage to the original 1968 film while forging its own path. The film explores familiar Apes themes—power, prejudice, rebellion, and destiny—through a more action-heavy, modern sci-fi lens. While visually stunning and energetically performed (especially by Tim Roth and Helena Bonham Carter), the film received mixed reactions for its pacing and ambiguous ending.
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Family Friendliness & Christian Perspective

Rated PG-13, this version is not recommended for young viewers due to intense action, frightening imagery, and thematic material involving slavery, war, and cruelty. From a Christian perspective, the film addresses the abuse of authority, human pride, and the need for humility and justice. While darker than earlier entries, the underlying message about freedom and moral responsibility remains intact. The ending, however, is intentionally ambiguous and may confuse younger or casual viewers.
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Notable Scenes

Space Storm Crash: Leo is pulled into an electromagnetic storm and crashes on the ape planet.

Ari’s Compassion: Helena Bonham Carter’s chimpanzee character shows mercy to Leo and challenges ape bigotry.

Gladiator Arena: Leo and other humans are forced to fight in a savage arena spectacle.

The Forbidden Temple: Secrets of the planet’s history and Leo’s past are revealed in an ancient spacecraft.

Shocking Ending: Leo returns to Earth—only to find the Lincoln Memorial now depicts General Thade.


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