Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes
Taking place 300 years after the events of War For The Planet Of The Apes the new entry directed by Wes Ball drops viewers into a world where apes reign supreme while humans have seemingly reverted to a more primitive state. However, when daring human dares venturing into an ape stronghold a new journey is set forth to regain control of the Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes.
Built around a simple story of two youngsters, one a chimpanzee known as Noa (Owen Teague) & the other a young human woman (Freya Allan), on a quest to save their kind. During their mission, the pair must learn to trust each other, and in doing so both characters will begin to question everything they've been told.
Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes is an epic tale exploring elements of racism, empathy, family, & false idols. But ultimately it is a story of love, with much of the motivations built upon the two leads trying to save the ones they love most.
At the core of any Planet Of The Apes entry, these days is the visual spectacle & this new film smashes that element out of the park with flawless effects. Underpinning this visual appeal are stunning environments. I took great joy in spotting South Coast locales such as the Helensburgh Train Tunnel or the base of Macquarie Pass at Albion Park.
We must also heap praise on the cast's performances across the board in Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes. Owen Teague & Freya Allan in particular imbue the film with soul & empathy but the remainder of the cast is also outstanding. Viewers will have their emotions piqued - be it anger, sorrow, hope, relief, or joy - across the entirety of the film's 145-minute runtime.
Deep down, Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes asks, can man & nature coexist or are we doomed to an entirety of self-destruction & war? A phenomenal outing that begs to be seen on the big screen, despite the simplistic storytelling!
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