Planet of the Apes 2001: A Failed Odyssey

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Summary

TLDRThe video script offers a detailed critique of Tim Burton's 2001 'Planet of the Apes' film, comparing it to the original and the later successful reboot trilogy. It discusses the film's plot, the use of practical effects, and the attempt to reimagine the franchise. The script also addresses the film's reception, the uncanny valley effect of the ape costumes, and the confusing dynamic between humans and apes. It concludes by reflecting on the film's twist ending and its impact on the franchise's legacy.

Takeaways

  • 🎬 The 'Planet of the Apes' franchise is noted for its unique concept, exploring a world where apes are the dominant species, unlike other mainstream franchises.
  • 🌟 The original 'Planet of the Apes' film is a classic in science fiction, with iconic lines and a twist ending that has been referenced many times.
  • 📉 The series experienced a decline in quality with sequels in the '70s until it was rebooted in the 2010s with a well-received new trilogy featuring Caesar, the chimp.
  • 🎭 Tim Burton's take on 'Planet of the Apes' is often considered a departure from his distinct style and is seen as the beginning of a decline in his directorial brand.
  • 🚀 The 2001 'Planet of the Apes' film features a futuristic setting where humans are transported to a planet dominated by apes, with Mark Wahlberg as the protagonist.
  • 🐒 The apes in Burton's film are portrayed as more 'ape-like' compared to previous versions, which may have contributed to the film's mixed reception.
  • 👺 The antagonist, General Thade, is depicted as a strong and ruthless leader who seeks to eradicate humans from the planet.
  • 🔥 The film attempts to tackle themes of discrimination and prejudice, showing the apes' hatred towards humans and their eventual change of heart.
  • 💥 The ending of the 2001 film is infamous for its twist, which is more faithful to the original book than the 1968 film, but was poorly received by audiences.
  • 🎨 Despite its flaws, the film is praised for its practical effects and detailed sets, showcasing a commitment to old Hollywood techniques.
  • 🔄 The dynamic between humans and apes in the film is confusing and inconsistent, with humans being portrayed as both intelligent and primitive.

Q & A

  • What is the main theme of the 'Planet of the Apes' franchise?

    -The main theme of the 'Planet of the Apes' franchise revolves around a world where apes are the dominant species and humans are subjugated, exploring themes of discrimination, power dynamics, and societal roles.

  • How does the original 'Planet of the Apes' film differ from the Tim Burton version?

    -The original 'Planet of the Apes' film is a classic science fiction story with iconic lines and a twist ending, while Tim Burton's version is noted for its distinct style, which was perceived as a departure from his earlier work and did not resonate as well with audiences.

  • What was unique about the practical effects in Tim Burton's 'Planet of the Apes'?

    -Tim Burton's 'Planet of the Apes' utilized extensive practical effects, including detailed ape costumes and large sets with extras, which was a throwback to old Hollywood techniques and stood out in an era dominated by CGI.

  • How did the portrayal of apes in Tim Burton's film compare to the original and the later CGI reboot?

    -In Tim Burton's film, the apes were portrayed with more ape-like characteristics and were played by actors in prosthetics, which resulted in a somewhat uncanny and less convincing effect compared to both the original film and the later CGI reboot, which used motion capture technology for more realistic ape movements and expressions.

  • What was the main criticism of the apes' portrayal in the 2001 'Planet of the Apes'?

    -The main criticism was that despite the effort put into the prosthetics and costumes, the apes came off as goofy and were unable to escape the uncanny valley, making it difficult for the audience to take them seriously as a believable species.

  • What was the twist ending of Tim Burton's 'Planet of the Apes'?

    -The twist ending revealed that the planet of apes was actually Earth, which had been transformed by General Thade after he time-traveled there, wiped out humans, and established an ape-dominated world.

  • How did the dynamic between humans and apes in the 2001 film differ from the original?

    -In the 2001 film, humans were portrayed as intelligent and capable, with no significant intelligence gap between them and the apes, unlike the original where humans were depicted as more animalistic and less advanced.

  • What was the intended message behind the theme of discrimination in Tim Burton's 'Planet of the Apes'?

    -The theme of discrimination was meant to convey the message that it is wrong and harmful, showing how the apes' hatred and mistreatment of humans led to conflict and the eventual abandonment of their long-held beliefs and practices.

  • What was the public and critical reception of Tim Burton's 'Planet of the Apes'?

    -The film was not well received, with critics and audiences alike finding the plot, writing, and portrayal of apes unsatisfactory, and it is often remembered for its infamous twist ending.

  • How did Tim Burton's approach to 'Planet of the Apes' reflect his filmmaking style and philosophy?

    -Tim Burton's approach was an attempt to reimagine a franchise he loved, using practical effects and a unique style. However, the film was seen as a departure from his earlier work and did not resonate with audiences, reflecting the risks of trying to reinvent a classic.

Outlines

00:00

🎬 Reflection on 'Planet of the Apes' Franchise

The speaker reflects on the 'Planet of the Apes' franchise, noting its unique premise among modern film franchises and its evolution over time. They appreciate the series' departure from typical threats like aliens and monsters, instead exploring a world dominated by intelligent apes. The original film is praised as a classic with iconic lines and a twist ending. The speaker also mentions the varying quality of sequels and the more recent well-received trilogy focusing on Caesar. They express their dislike for plot summaries in reviews and aim to provide a fresh perspective on the Tim Burton-directed 'Planet of the Apes' film, which they argue is often forgotten and lacks the distinctive style of Burton's earlier work.

05:03

🌌 Tim Burton's 'Planet of the Apes' - A Misstep

This paragraph delves into Tim Burton's take on 'Planet of the Apes,' set in 2029 where humanity has ventured into space with a spaceship full of monkeys. The protagonist, Captain Leo Davidson, embarks on a mission to rescue his chimp after it disappears during a space disturbance. The narrative follows him crash-landing on a jungle planet where humans are enslaved by apes. The speaker critiques the film's plot, character development, and the unrealistic portrayal of apes. They highlight the practical effects and detailed costumes as impressive but also point out the film's failure to leave a lasting impact, ultimately being forgotten except by a few who had it as their first 'Planet of the Apes' experience.

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🎨 The Art of Practical Effects vs. CGI in Filmmaking

The speaker contrasts the practical effects used in the Tim Burton 'Planet of the Apes' film with the prevalent CGI of today's films. They admire the effort and time-consuming process that went into creating realistic ape costumes and jungle sets, likening it to the craftsmanship of old Hollywood. The original 'Planet of the Apes' is discussed, highlighting the test screening that aimed to show audiences could take the film seriously despite the comedic potential of talking apes. However, the speaker also points out the limitations of practical effects in creating believable apes, noting that no matter how good the makeup, the apes still appear as humans in costumes, leading to an uncanny valley effect that detracts from the film's overall impact.

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🤔 The Confusing Dynamics of Apes and Humans

The speaker questions the inconsistent portrayal of the relationship between apes and humans in the Tim Burton film. They compare the original 'Planet of the Apes' where humans were depicted as mindless animals to the Burton version where humans are intelligent and capable of complex thought. The speaker is perplexed by the lack of a clear intelligence or cultural gap between the two species and the one-sided dynamic where apes treat humans poorly without resistance. They also touch on the film's attempt to convey themes of discrimination and the shallow execution of these themes, which lacks the depth and thought found in other fictional societies.

20:08

🔮 The Misguided Twist and the Franchise's Future

The speaker discusses the twist ending of the Tim Burton 'Planet of the Apes' film, which they argue is nonsensical and confusing but also more faithful to the original book than the 1968 film. They explain that the twist reveals Earth's transformation into a planet of apes due to humanity's self-destruction, which is more impactful than the existence of a separate ape planet. The twist also implies a sequel that never materialized, leaving the story unresolved. Despite the film's shortcomings, the speaker acknowledges the love and respect the filmmakers had for the original franchise and the risk involved in attempting to reimagine a classic.

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📚 Lessons Learned from a Failed Reboot

In the final paragraph, the speaker concludes that 'Planet of the Apes' 2001 was a half-measure that did not live up to the original's legacy. They suggest that Tim Burton's attempt to reinvent a classic movie taught him a lesson to never try to do so again. The speaker reflects on the irony of the situation, where the film's attempt at reimagining the franchise was seen as outdated, while the later films that took a more radical approach were successful. They emphasize the importance of a strong creative vision and good storytelling in making a reboot or reimagination successful.

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Keywords

💡Planet of the Apes

Planet of the Apes is a science fiction franchise that explores a world where apes are the dominant species and humans are subjugated. The theme of the video revolves around the evolution of this franchise, its cultural impact, and the various adaptations over time. The original 1968 film is mentioned as a classic, and the video discusses different iterations, including the 2001 Tim Burton version and the 2010s reboot trilogy, highlighting the franchise's enduring legacy and its influence on science fiction.

💡Reboot

A reboot in the context of the video refers to the process of remaking or reimagining a film or franchise with a new interpretation while maintaining some elements of the original. The script discusses the failed reboot of the 'Planet of the Apes' franchise directed by Tim Burton, which did not continue the series in the way that the original or later reboot trilogy did. The term is used to critique the 2001 version's inability to leave a lasting impact on the franchise.

💡Tim Burton

Tim Burton is a renowned film director known for his distinct visual and storytelling style. In the video, Burton's involvement in the 2001 'Planet of the Apes' film is highlighted as a significant factor in its reception. The script mentions that the film was the first from Burton that did not feel like it was from him, suggesting a departure from his usual style and possibly contributing to the film's lack of success.

💡Caesar

Caesar is a character from the 'Planet of the Apes' reboot trilogy, introduced in the 2011 film 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes.' The video script mentions Caesar as a hero, contrasting the reception of the new trilogy with the earlier films. Caesar represents the evolution of the franchise, with the character's journey and development being central to the narrative of the new films.

💡Uncanny Valley

The Uncanny Valley is a concept in which humanoid objects that appear almost, but not perfectly, real elicit a response of unease or revulsion among some observers. The video discusses this concept in relation to the 2001 'Planet of the Apes' film, where the ape characters, portrayed by humans in prosthetics, fall into this valley, making them appear odd and less convincing, which contributed to the film's negative reception.

💡Ape Makeup

Ape makeup refers to the use of prosthetics and makeup to transform human actors into ape characters. The video script contrasts the practical effects used in the 2001 film with the CGI used in the reboot trilogy. The ape makeup in the 2001 film is criticized for not being convincing enough, with the prosthetics making the characters appear more like humans in ape costumes than actual apes.

💡Discrimination

Discrimination is a central theme in the 'Planet of the Apes' franchise, often used as an allegory for racial and social prejudice. The video script mentions that the 2001 film attempted to convey the message that discrimination is bad by showing the apes expressing hatred towards humans. However, the execution of this theme in the 2001 film is criticized for being heavy-handed and lacking subtlety.

💡Wormhole

A wormhole, in the context of the video, refers to a hypothetical tunnel-like structure that connects two separate points in space-time, allowing for faster-than-light travel. The script discusses the use of a wormhole in the 2001 film's plot, where Mark Wahlberg's character travels back to Earth through a wormhole, leading to a twist ending that changes the established lore of the franchise.

💡Lincoln Memorial

The Lincoln Memorial is a national monument built to honor the 16th U.S. president, Abraham Lincoln. In the video script, the Lincoln Memorial is mentioned as the site of Mark Wahlberg's character crash-landing back on Earth in the 2001 film. The twist ending reveals that the planet of apes is actually Earth, and the Lincoln Memorial is depicted with apes, symbolizing the reversal of the social order.

💡Analogy

An analogy is a comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification. The video script criticizes the 2001 film for its overuse of analogies related to discrimination and social order, which ultimately confuses the audience and dilutes the intended message. The film's attempt to blend multiple analogies results in a muddled narrative that fails to resonate effectively.

Highlights

The original 'Planet of the Apes' is a classic with iconic lines and a twist ending that has been referenced many times.

The sequels of the original series were of varying quality and the franchise eventually died out in the '70s.

The 2010s trilogy featuring Caesar the chimp was well-received while the world was obsessed with other superhero franchises.

Tim Burton's 'Planet of the Apes' is often considered the start of his decline as a director, lacking his signature style.

The 2001 version of 'Planet of the Apes' is a failed reboot that left no lasting legacy and was largely forgotten.

The futuristic setting of 2029 in the Tim Burton version involves a spaceship full of monkeys exploring space.

Mark Wahlberg's character, Captain Leo Davidson, crash-lands on a jungle planet where humans are enslaved by apes.

The apes in the 2001 film are portrayed as more ape-like, which contrasts with the original's more human-like portrayal.

The film's practical effects and detailed ape costumes are impressive, especially compared to modern CGI.

The apes' religion and the revelation of their origins create a turning point in their relationship with humans.

The twist ending of the 2001 film attempts to recreate the impact of the original's twist but is seen as confusing.

The dynamic between humans and apes in the 2001 film is confusing, with humans being smart and capable but still enslaved.

The film's theme of discrimination is presented through the apes' hatred of humans and their eventual change of heart.

The 2001 film's ending, where Earth is revealed to be populated by apes, is more faithful to the original book.

The Tim Burton film's attempt to reimagine the franchise was seen as outdated and did not resonate with audiences.

The failure of the 2001 'Planet of the Apes' taught Tim Burton a lesson about not trying to reinvent classic movies.

Transcripts

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monkeys are funny Planet of the Apes

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it's a strange series isn't it like just

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conceptually compared to every other

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franchise today in modern film Humanity

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faces a lot of threats you know like

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aliens monsters dinosaurs robots this

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guy so I appreciate a series that takes

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a step back and goes what if everything

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was

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monkeys the original is a classic a

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staple of Science Fiction iconic lines

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a fantastic dance numbers and a twist

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ending that has been referenced so many

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times it would actually be a Twist if

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somebody didn't know about it there were

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sequels of varying quality what is even

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going on here they sequel it up until

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the franchise died in heat death

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sometime in the ' 70s then in the 2010s

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there were actually good movies okay

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okay I kid but the new Trilogy is really

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good while the world obsessed over Iron

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Man and Batman I had my own hero Caesar

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the chimp

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Cesar and between these two eras there

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was the Tim burden

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one with Mark

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Walberg and this we're going to talk

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about that one I must be out of my mind

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out of my

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mind Tim Burton everyone knows Tim

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Burton Everyone likes Tim Burton 20

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years ago there's very distinct eras of

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Tim Burton movies a good ERA an eh era

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and the most recent the the Burton brand

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has become very worn out and tired but

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who's to say where that decline even

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began was it everything after Edwood yes

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you people are insane you're wasting

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your life making nobody cares these

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movies are

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terrible ain't topping that but most

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people would probably say it started

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with Planet of the Apes this was the

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first film from Burton that really

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didn't feel like it was from him it

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lacked that style which was something

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many actually liked at one time before

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it became overplayed and corporatized

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this movie is an island alone it has no

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influence on what came after a failed

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reboot oh wait I'm sorry a re-imagining

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it left really no Legacy it wasn't even

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parodied it faced the worst fate

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imaginable simply being forgotten except

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at least by a few who watched this as

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their first ever experience with Planet

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of the Apes like me this was my first

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experience with Planet of the

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Apes you know what really annoys me

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watching a YouTube review and like 90%

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of the video is just a plot summary

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don't you just hate that typically I

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hate summarizing a plot but like when

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was the last time any of you watched the

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Tim burden monkey movie I want us to all

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be on the same page

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so in the futuristic year of 2029

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Humanity has taken to the stars with a

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giant spaceship full of monkeys because

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of what I can only assume was thanks to

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a butuan Jihad robots do not exist and

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this Advanced space fairing future still

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uses chimp Pilots for some

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reason I don't think you need to shoot a

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monkey into a black hole to know that's

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a pretty bad idea while investigating a

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space disturbance Mark Wahlberg's

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favorite chimp blips out of

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existence and he's the only one who

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really seems to care so what is he to do

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go out on a ship of his own of course

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how is he planning on rescuing the chimp

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exactly I don't know through the magic

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of space portals and Imagination Marky

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Mark blips out of existence at least

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from the perspective of his crew Mark

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Walberg crash lands on a jungle planet

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now I can't keep calling him that this

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whole video what was this character's

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actual name in the movie Captain Leo

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Davidson so Mark wallberg crash lands on

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a jungle

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Planet just in time for the local game

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of tag and guess who's it it it's the

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humans imagine landing on a planet

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thousands of years in the future and the

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only difference is an ironic switch up

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of the natural

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order take your stinking hands off me

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you damn dirty human captured alongside

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the rest of the filthy humans Mark is

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taken to the slave market led by Paul

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gamman in an orangutan suit all right

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get him out and get him clean CH some

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say this is his best role who cares

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about John Adams my favorite character

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of his was Limbo wear your gloves when

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you handle humans so Mark and his lady

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friend are bought by Ari a bleeding

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heart who just can't stand to see

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sentient creatures being enslaved no not

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e again you know me just can't stand by

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while human beings are being mistreated

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tortured mutilated she keeps making a

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Ruckus and only gets away with it

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because because her dad is a rich

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Senator she's just constantly annoying

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General thade General thade is well for

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me he hates humans can't stand humans

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give me absolute power to rid this

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planet of the humans once and for all

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total Annihilation kill hum behead hum

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roundhouse kick into the concrete so

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after this dinner scene where the

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politics of the world are explained in a

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subtle and not hamfisted way at all

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these humans car terrible diseases I

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think the city has about as much

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diversity as I can

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handle Mark and the Gang decide they're

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going to make a break for it and Escape

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Into the Wild and the entire Army is

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alerted at their escape have you seen

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any humans no all the soldiers get

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suited up ready to hunt the humans down

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where could those humans possibly be oh

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I guess they're just right behind them

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[Music]

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why did you do that man you all had time

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to escape just go through the

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door after that pointless sacrifice the

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humans and their new reluctant ape

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friends travel deep into the jungle back

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to get Marky Mark's secret weapon a gun

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take it

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easy truly this gun will turn the tide

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of the battle and son of a

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the hell are you doing at least

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they got Paul Giamatti glad we get to

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see what wacky Shenanigans he'll be up

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to fun fact the Apes have

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religion bow your heads they worship the

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first ape SOS the monkey god Emperor if

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you will we give thanks to you SOS for

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the fruit of the land but Mark wallberg

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is a devout Catholic and doesn't believe

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in such Pagan Idols so he burns their

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monkey temple to the ground apparently a

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rescue ship has come to pick up Mark

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Wahlberg and so he follows the tracker

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further into the barren waste the home

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of the Sacred Sint kma

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K the supposed origin of where the Apes

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themselves came from I wonder what Kima

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could possibly be it's the ship it's the

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ship Mark Wahlberg is from yeah so after

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he blipped out of existence the ship

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tried to find him and it also blipped

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out of existence too crash landing on

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the planet thousands of years before

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there's a lot of time travel Shenanigans

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in this movie the monkeys that were on

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the ship somehow staged an uprising and

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killed all the humans thus creating a

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planet of you know so Mark Wahlberg

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caused all of this suddenly the gang is

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met with hundreds of More Humans they

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all want to see this human who defies

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the Apes how did all of these people

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know about him let's just say Vibes it's

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like a shining thing look the movie

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needs an ending battle okay they needed

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more people and final battle we shall as

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general thade has arrived at the ship

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with his

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army and before Mark Walberg gets beat

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to death a cosmic light appears from the

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sky could it could it be Jesus could it

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be an asteroid blessing this planet was

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certain Doom neither it's the chimp from

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the start of the movie and all the Apes

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think that he's their God not General

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thade though he's a hardcore atheist he

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beats that monkey to a pulp General

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thade is defeated he gets locked in this

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room with his job done Mark decides to

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get on his ship and fly back to his home

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planet luckily this space pod has the

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capability of a full spaceship and he's

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able to fly right back Through the

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Wormhole and travel back to our solar

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system ah home sweet home I like that he

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crash lands a pod that an actual chimp

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knew how to land 10 minutes

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[Music]

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earlier crashes right into the Lincoln

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Memorial or the uh

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oh Lincoln is looking a little different

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everyone's looking a

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little oh my God this planet's Gone

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Bananas the writing isn't great the tone

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is kind of off and wash your hands

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before

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dinner but I wouldn't say it's laughably

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bad most of the time it tried its best

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for one the Practical effects are insane

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in an age where sets are just a green

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screen that overworked CGI artist to

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deal with seeing this jungle set full of

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extras and detailed ape costumes is kind

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of impressive compared to what we see

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today it's like I'm looking at the ruins

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of old Hollywood damn you all damn you

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all to Hell most of this movie is

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practical really it wasn't made too

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differently than the original the method

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simply evolved with time looking at the

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behind the scenes that is as timec

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consuming as you'd expect everyone

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arrived at like 4:00 a.m. to sit in a

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makeup chair for hours they just flat

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out and toed this

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man it really is such a shame all this

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work and effort went into creating

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this so before the original movie went

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into full production there was a test

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screenshot using prototypes of the ape

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makeup it wasn't perfect but the point

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of it was to show that audiences could

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watch a film with talking AP and take it

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seriously one of the Studio's biggest

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fears was that everyone would just

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outright laugh because monkey funny but

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they didn't so it was greenlet in my

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opinion I don't think it was just

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because of how convincing the ape makeup

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was for the time I think it was because

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of how the Apes acted they just acted

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like people your conclusion is premature

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if You' forgotten your scripture the

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13th scroll and proteus brought the

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upright Beast into the garden and

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chained him to a tree this was a movie

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where the roles were reversed and the

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actual humans couldn't talk at all the

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Apes could talk a little too well if

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anything they were kind of just Little

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nerds obsessed with science that he set

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him apart from the beasts of the Jungle

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and made him the lord of the planet Tim

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Burton reimagined the Apes a bit

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differently these Apes act far more

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aplike which hey that makes sense

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they're Apes of course they'd act like

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that but then you see the

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movie what's wrong apes are afraid of

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the water they can't swim we drown this

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is awkward and weird this is just people

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and monkey masks snarling at each other

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you my

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lover the problem is no matter how good

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the makeup is these are still people in

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monkey costumes because of just how

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human proportions work this is not what

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apes look like these do not remind me of

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Apes they remind me of hary cave people

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I just can't take them seriously At All

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by making the Apes act more apelike it

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prophetically did what the original was

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so afraid of

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doing it made the Apes goofy General

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thade our main antagonist comes off as

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this strange little gremlin look at this

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goober how am I supposed to be

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intimidated by this

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[Music]

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it doesn't help that the AP Prosthetics

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muffled the actor's ability to talk and

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they just never bothered redubbing the

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lines oh these are the skankiest

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scariest scuzziest humans I've ever seen

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they talk like they just got new braces

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nothing but trees and rocks if you

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wonder why the reception wasn't great to

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this film it wasn't just the plotter

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writing it was because everyone was put

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off by the monkeys I sent my wife

14:02

pictures of paatti for a month straight

14:05

who wants to buy some as and she did not

14:08

like that at all and I assume others

14:10

didn't like the Apes either they just

14:12

knew something was off and after three

14:14

other movies I think I know why it

14:16

didn't work this movie is in The Uncanny

14:19

Valley people in ape costumes basically

14:22

acting like people fine CGI Apes acting

14:26

slightly like people fine people and ape

14:29

costumes acting like apes very odd ew

14:34

stop that I get the Nostalgia for an old

14:37

Hollywood where practical effects

14:39

grounded a film and I appreciate the

14:41

effort that went into these costumes but

14:44

man no amount of makeup is going to make

14:46

this acting work the Caesar reboot is

14:48

one of the few instances where a CGI

14:51

reboot was actually an improvement the

14:54

movements and characters are still done

14:55

by actors just like any other ape film

14:58

but in instead of being in Prosthetics

15:00

they're playing a CGI realistic ape now

15:03

that I think about it the Apes

15:05

throughout this entire franchise were

15:07

really supposed to look like this what a

15:10

wonderful day at the end of the day

15:13

these are just Apes smart Apes but still

15:16

physically and anatomically the same

15:19

Apes they only looked humanoid in past

15:22

movies because well how else are you

15:24

going to do this without people in

15:25

Monkey masks those limitations created

15:28

an iconic look for the Apes that got

15:30

cemented into the franchise honestly I

15:33

think over the years the fact these are

15:35

even supposed to be anatomical Apes kind

15:38

of got Lost in Translation like a game

15:40

of telephone a lot of people buron

15:43

especially just subconsciously

15:45

Associated them as hairy people but

15:48

still in Universe they are just Apes

15:51

what I'm getting at here is that for

15:53

some reason Mark Wahlberg is in a

15:56

love triangle with a chimpanzee

16:02

oh no to be fair there was a kiss

16:06

between man and ape in the original too

16:08

and that was still pretty weird

16:10

doctor i' like to kiss you

16:18

goodbye right in front of her fiance too

16:21

Charlton cucked a chimp you know what

16:23

worse than kissing a chimp having slight

16:25

sexual tension with a chimp for like the

16:28

whole movie

16:31

[Music]

16:39

why would she even smile after that

16:41

aren't humans like animals in her world

16:43

or something earlier in the movie they

16:45

sold this little girl like a puppy just

16:48

for you did she just kiss this world's

16:50

equivalent of a dog but wait humans are

16:53

enslaved for housework

16:55

too so they can't just be animals

16:58

animals don't do housework except in The

17:00

Flintstones goodness cretaceus what's

17:03

the analogy here what even is the

17:05

dynamic between humans and apes what's

17:07

going

17:09

on so in the original humans are

17:12

basically animals they're these silent

17:15

stupid creatures that only forage and

17:17

Scurry about physically they look the

17:19

same but mentally they're like rabbits

17:22

it's like an all tomorrow's adaptation

17:25

these are mantal opes apes are

17:27

undeniably the smart master of this

17:29

world I'm just talking about the

17:31

original don't bring up that psychic

17:33

secret society that doesn't count now

17:35

for some reason in the Tim burden film

17:37

humans are smart like there isn't an

17:40

intelligence Gap they speak English

17:43

we'll go together they have complex

17:45

thoughts we drown that's why every day

17:47

we pray for rain they're so normal Mark

17:50

Walberg an astronaut can land in the

17:53

middle of their group and fit right in

17:55

how the hell did these monkeys get like

17:57

this what other way would they be they

18:00

be begging me for a treat right now

18:01

there's not even a cultural difference

18:03

despite the hundreds of years these

18:05

tribal people have lived in this world I

18:07

want all those people behind the ship

18:09

but don't hide them they need to be seen

18:10

what about us yet the Apes still act

18:12

like the humans are the stupidest

18:14

creatures alive these humans carry

18:17

terrible diseases as if these are the

18:20

same human cattle from the original film

18:23

but now they're just regular ass people

18:25

and caveman clothing the humans infest

18:28

provinces you stin of humans how many

18:32

times do I have to tell you wear your

18:33

gloves when you handle humans like this

18:36

girl the Nova equivalent she can talk

18:39

she can think there is never a single

18:41

time that she even acts more primitive

18:43

than Mark Walberg it gets to a point

18:45

where I'm mainly just confused Why the

18:48

humans even let the Apes treat them like

18:50

that in the first place the dynamic in

18:52

this world is absolutely one-sided for

18:55

no reason why have they never bothered

18:58

to F back they are perfectly capable of

19:01

putting up a resistance the only

19:03

explanation the movie makes is that the

19:05

apes are just simply

19:10

stronger they'll have this overwhelming

19:13

advantage and we'd be powerless to stop

19:15

them or something even though humans

19:18

outp populate them like its sole

19:20

existence was waiting for Mark wallberg

19:22

to show up and win the day because this

19:25

has to be Planet of the Apes the ape

19:27

films usually have have some underlying

19:30

theme in relation to our world and the

19:32

burden film decided to just take every

19:34

analogy and sort of smush them together

19:37

like Plato the overall theme of the

19:39

movie is that discrimination is bad and

19:42

it displays this Theme by just having

19:44

the Apes talk about how much they hate

19:46

humans everything in the human culture

19:49

takes place below the

19:52

waste just say how these regular people

19:55

are smelly and stinky how many times do

19:58

I have to tell you wear your gloves when

20:00

you handle humans all while snarling at

20:02

each other the Apes have a religion that

20:05

religion has somehow been in the control

20:07

of a single ape family for Generations

20:11

like general thad's family has descended

20:13

from Samos or something by the end of

20:16

the movie This centuries long religion

20:19

just ends because some of the Apes saw

20:22

where they really came from we lived in

20:24

peace together it was simos he's the one

20:26

who killed everybody they just really

20:28

hate General th now so they abandon

20:31

their faith everything I have believed

20:34

is a lie you and your family have

20:37

betrayed us not only do the Apes abandon

20:40

their old Faith but they decide to work

20:43

together with humans now too will be

20:45

able to tell Apes from humans they will

20:48

be mourn together as it should be from

20:52

now on because that's how ethnic

20:55

conflict gets resolved all it took was

20:57

to overthrow this one guy so many

21:00

metaphors are thrown together that they

21:02

just mix up this is one of their house

21:05

humans she thinks he's better than us he

21:07

thinks he's potty this lore is a gray

21:09

goo a shallow Pond an imitation of

21:13

another fictional society that actually

21:15

put thought into how it works instead

21:17

they tried every analogy all at once and

21:20

broke the lore of their own universe and

21:23

kind of broke the mind of Their audience

21:24

too speaking of breaking the audience

21:29

the end of the original Planet of the

21:31

Apes is a classic twist even if it

21:33

really wasn't that much of a Twist the

21:36

clues were laid on pretty thick that

21:37

last third but that's not the point

21:39

everyone knows that famous twist and

21:41

everyone that saw this movie knows that

21:44

they tried to do a twist of their own

21:46

what a crazy twist people were legit

21:49

confused and Bamboozled was this a cheap

21:52

attempt at recapturing the feeling of

21:54

the original who knows ironically this

21:57

ending is the only thing anyone even

21:59

remembers about the movie hell it's

22:01

probably the only reason you clicked on

22:03

this video here's the thing this twist

22:06

this Infamous dumb twist that doesn't

22:09

even make sense is more accurate to the

22:11

book than the original movie yeah

22:14

so in the original book that the 1960s

22:17

movie was adapted from it actually was

22:19

an entirely different planet the

22:22

astronaut escapes on a spaceship and

22:24

makes it back to regular Earth in the

22:26

modern day and after he lands hands he

22:29

isn't greeted by people he's greeted by

22:31

Apes Burton didn't pull this ending out

22:34

of his ass it wasn't a random twist it

22:37

was if anything an homage to the book

22:40

that started it all this ashole is

22:43

ingrained into the very origins of the

22:45

franchise how did Earth become populated

22:48

by Apes who the hell knows the it was

22:51

Earth all along thing was invented by

22:53

the movie they just changed the ending

22:56

because I think they thought it was

22:57

pretty stupid let's be honest it it kind

23:00

of is the fact Humanity destroyed itself

23:03

and created this ape future is a lot

23:05

more impactful than just there's a

23:07

monkey Planet out there this twist

23:09

actually goes even deeper you see I

23:11

thought ape Lincoln was just some

23:13

alternate version of Lincoln but he

23:16

isn't he's General thade how somehow

23:20

General thade escaped took a spaceship

23:23

through that Wormhole time traveled and

23:25

arrived on Earth somewhere in the pth

23:29

wiping out the humans and transforming

23:31

the planet into a planet of apes all out

23:34

of what I'm assuming was pure spite

23:37

that's honestly impressive professional

23:40

hater right there this ending was sequel

23:42

bank for a sequel that just never

23:44

happened where they were planning on

23:46

taking the story I have no idea they

23:49

probably didn't either as funny as it is

23:51

to make fun of this movie Planet of the

23:53

Apes 2001 isn't really that bad when I

23:56

first started this video I expected

23:58

expected some absolute mess to make fun

24:00

of I didn't really get that I'm kind of

24:03

too deep in now though to go back so

24:05

jokes on me as funny as it is to clown

24:07

on the term reimagine there is a reason

24:10

they used that term it wasn't just dumb

24:12

Hollywood PR watching the behind the

24:15

scenes you can tell that everyone

24:16

involved loved the original Planet of

24:19

the Apes I think Tim Burton only did

24:21

this project cuz he was so obsessed with

24:24

the original imagine if you made it in

24:26

Hollywood and had a chance to put a spin

24:28

on a franchise you love of course you

24:30

would take a swing at it they didn't

24:32

want to call it a remake because in

24:34

their words nothing could replace the

24:36

original but it still ended up on the

24:38

list of failed reboots as Robert eert

24:41

put it 10 years from now it'll be the

24:43

1968 version that people are still

24:45

renting ironically as much as they tried

24:47

to reimagine this franchise this take on

24:51

it was kind of seen as outdated if

24:53

anything it's kind of a miracle the

24:55

series went in the direction that it did

24:58

not simply a prequel but an entirely new

25:00

take on what a Planet of the Apes movie

25:02

could be ironically it was these movies

25:05

that did the reimagining going that full

25:07

measure is more risky but if the story

25:10

is good and the Creative Vision behind

25:12

it is strong it'll pay off plan of the

25:14

Apes 2001 was a half measure and at

25:17

least it taught Tim Burton a lesson to

25:19

never try to reinvent a classic movie

25:21

ever

25:23

again what is that oh

25:40

damn them damn them all to hell

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