Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

"Brilliant (...) a film that is exciting and visually articulate in its action setpieces as it is thoughtfully coherent in its plotting. (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 4)" 

"The post-apocalyptic franchise continues to evolve with lush and thoughtful new adventure" 

"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a sturdy new entry in the revived Planet of the Apes franchise, itself one of the more successful second go-rounds, commercially and artistically, of Hollywood’s modern corporate era. (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)" 

"The new film is a rich, soulful, smart adventure with an engaging story, brought to life by marvelous visuals, and "Apes" fans going back several generations will find a summer blockbuster they can sink their teeth into." 

"This latest addition surpasses expectations, honoring the source while building a muscular and even thoughtful adventure around a very ape-centric concept." 

"'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” is, in effect, a reboot of its own franchise. (...) though the film is too long, I was more than gratified to sink into its relatively old-fashioned dramatic restraint." 

"Dark and compelling (...) 'Kingdom' doesn’t reach the rattling grandeur of "Dawn". But it's another worthy installment in a series that is pretty much unparalleled in contemporary times."