Planet of the Apes

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Planet of the Apes

film by Burton [2001]

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Tim Burton's 2001 film Planet of the Apes is a remake of the 1968 science-fiction classic. The story follows astronaut Leo Davidson, who crash-lands on a planet ruled by intelligent apes. He discovers a society where apes are the dominant species and humans are treated as primitive creatures. Davidson attempts to escape and uncover the truth about this world, facing opposition from the ape leader, General Thade. The film explores themes of evolution, prejudice, and humanity's place in the universe, culminating in a surprising twist that recontextualizes the entire narrative. The original 1968 film, based on Pierre Boulle's novel, also featured a shocking reveal about the planet's true identity.12

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Helena Bonham Carter
…working on his remake of Planet of the Apes (2001), and the two became longtime romantic partners. Bonham Carter subsequently worked with Burton on a number of films—including the animated Corpse Bride (2005), Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007), Alice in Wonderland (2010), and Dark Shadows (2012)—all…
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…working on his remake of Planet of the Apes (2001), and the two became longtime romantic partners. Bonham Carter subsequently worked with Burton on a number of films—including the animated Corpse Bride (2005), Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007), Alice in Wonderland (2010), and Dark Shadows (2012)—all…
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Tim Burton
In 2001 Burton’s remake of the science-fiction classic The Planet of the Apes (1968) was released. During its filming, he had begun a romantic relationship with one of its stars, Helena Bonham Carter, and the two became longtime partners. After directing Big Fish (2003), he made Corpse Bride…
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In 2001 Burton’s remake of the science-fiction classic The Planet of the Apes (1968) was released. During its filming, he had begun a romantic relationship with one of its stars, Helena Bonham Carter, and the two became longtime partners. After directing Big Fish (2003), he made Corpse Bride…
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Paul Giamatti
…appeared in a remake of Planet of the Apes.
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…appeared in a remake of Planet of the Apes.
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Planet of the Apes
… remade the first film in 2001.
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… remade the first film in 2001.
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Mark Wahlberg
…about an ill-fated fishing boat; Planet of the Apes (2001), a remake of the 1968 sci-fi classic; and The Italian Job (2003), which was based on the 1969 British cult hit. In 2006 Wahlberg appeared as a tough Boston police officer in Martin Scorsese’s crime drama The Departed. Wahlberg earned…
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…about an ill-fated fishing boat; Planet of the Apes (2001), a remake of the 1968 sci-fi classic; and The Italian Job (2003), which was based on the 1969 British cult hit. In 2006 Wahlberg appeared as a tough Boston police officer in Martin Scorsese’s crime drama The Departed. Wahlberg earned…
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