I gave this 1 star for having the B***, guts, to make this movie. I gave it another star for having the guts to use those gorilla masks, and another star for the attempt. I didn't know they made masks similar to the Nairobi Trio today. Had they made this movie into a satire I think it would have fared better. It might have even reached 7 or 8 stars. The one scene where the guy uses a knife to get out of plastic bag was a bit over my limit though. There are a number of conflicting scenes both in believably and of quality. The scenes that were crystal sharp mixed in with grainy shots hurt my eyes. So, I think the 3 stars is being generous.
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Nuke it from orbit
BandSAboutMovies31 December 2019
Warning: Spoilers
In 2227, Earth has become the playground for the apes and humans are only good for labor and sport. There are some rebel freedom fighters who are ready to battle against the apes and now, we begin the sequel to Empire of the Apes.
Seriously, it's really come to this.
You may look at the poster and wonder, "Who is still using the mosaic filter on Photoshop in 2019?" These guys. That's who. These guys.
Many of the reviews that I've read for this movie wonder why it was ever made. It somehow tops the original for poor editing, horrible font choices, costumes that were made in an elementary art school class, music that made me want to defecate myself and yes, scenes of apes spanking the hottest Hot Topic third key managers to ever work at the Johnstown Galleria.
Of all the horrific things that have happened to me in late 2019, this movie may be the worst of them all. CGI stock shots of buildings. Ben Cooper masks. Strobing lights. Dialogue that makes a Jess Franco movie look like a Woody Allen film. And yes, long scenes of apes laughing at their own jokes. And dirt bikes.
I worry that I've made this movie sound way better than it is. Please don't watch it.
Seriously, it's really come to this.
You may look at the poster and wonder, "Who is still using the mosaic filter on Photoshop in 2019?" These guys. That's who. These guys.
Many of the reviews that I've read for this movie wonder why it was ever made. It somehow tops the original for poor editing, horrible font choices, costumes that were made in an elementary art school class, music that made me want to defecate myself and yes, scenes of apes spanking the hottest Hot Topic third key managers to ever work at the Johnstown Galleria.
Of all the horrific things that have happened to me in late 2019, this movie may be the worst of them all. CGI stock shots of buildings. Ben Cooper masks. Strobing lights. Dialogue that makes a Jess Franco movie look like a Woody Allen film. And yes, long scenes of apes laughing at their own jokes. And dirt bikes.
I worry that I've made this movie sound way better than it is. Please don't watch it.
Dreadful sequel to a dreadful original
Leofwine_draca20 January 2018
Warning: Spoilers
Another indie sequel that nobody asked for, REVOLT OF THE EMPIRE OF THE APES follows directly on from the end of the first film, EMPIRE OF THE APES. These are shot-on-digital PLANET OF THE APES pastiches made without much in the way of talent or ability, merely a bunch of guys goofing around in the woods wearing gorilla masks. This sequel has more action and a faster pace to it, which means that it's marginally better than the first movie. There are even a few urban locales early on. It's still ludicrously bad with non-existent production values, of course.
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