War for the Planet of the Apes
Just a quick note: If you've liked the other two recent Apes movies, this one should be well up your alley. The effects are nothing short of remarkable and the film works both as a conclusion to a trilogy and an invitation to explore other themes in this film universe. Well worth seeing if you're a fan.
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This is a Canadian made World War One film starring Paul Gross, a well known and respected Canadian actor who also wrote and directed Passchendaele. Gross was intrigued by a story told to him by his grandfather, Michael Dunne, about how he bayoneted a young German to death and how it haunted him until... -
2001 Film List
Last Updated: November 28th, 2001
This is a port from the HTF so bear with me for mistakes and goofups, I'll fix them as they come along.
Ratings to be added week of 11/23: Out Cold
Next week additions posted...26 November 2001, 12:35 Monday -
An enjoyable take that pays subtle but respectful little homages to the original films (and borrows, appropriately, from Conquest of the Planet of the Apes). A worthy modern take on the franchise. Fans of the original (as I am) should find this agreeable. -
First off, the transfer of this baby is downright eye-popping, and the sound will give your sub a workout.The film starts off fine and I'm pretty much enjoying everything until the ending. I won't describe it for fear of spoiling it for others, but it was a real letdown.It seemed tacked on for shock...
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Drone warfare is a big deal – well it is for me – even if most of it is conducted out of sight and out of mind of the citizens of the Western nations that are prosecuting the war. This film from director Andrew Niccol explores the dilemma of killing enemy fighters but also killing innocent civilians...