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‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ and ‘Monster’ movie reviews

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ and ‘Monster’ movie reviews

One is set to be a blockbuster, but the other is one of those critically acclaimed films that can expect to enjoy only a modest success at the box office.

John McDonald

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The 10th in a series that has been running since 1968, and the fourth since a reboot in 2011, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a surprisingly restrained addition to the franchise. Indeed, the apes have grown so civilised and reflective that one expects them to break out the yoga mat at any moment.

The early part of the story spends so much time introducing us to the lead chimp Noa (Owen Teague) and the rest of his clan, that I half expected David Attenborough to appear from behind a tree and start explaining the nature of their community.

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