tankace Well after the critical under performance of Beneath the Planet of the Apes, we go to Escape,when in the today's world (seventies) a spacecraft crash lands and three talking chimpanzees come out, the two are Zira and Cornelius from the first two films. I have to say this film is weird and the creators definitely knew that and so the whole thing is a examinations of our ape heroes and their origin, which is surprising both thoughtful and interesting pointing out also the predestination paradox, theories of who a civilization is created and then more or less forgets its origins, which is not uncommon, see the Greek, Hindu, Egyptian and Chinese civilizations, they existed for so long that even they have little to no clue how they came to be. Also we see the beginning of the humans anxiety correlated with the seeming danger of them been replaced by the smart apes. So this film is both a sequel and a prequel and it is difficult putting the time-line in order. Again we see another repeat of history here, with the X-men films, another franchise in which the time-line of events is fussy to say the least and flipping confusing to be brutally honest.Overall an enjoyable film and by default in the top 3 of the original trilogy as the previous installment and Battle aren't very good as movies overall.

zkonedog "Escape From Planet of the Apes" is easily the weirdest of all the Ape films. Instead of "playing it straight" like the previous efforts in the series, director Don Taylor instead goes for the "camp humor" angle, with many sight gags and situational humor scenarios instead of action/adventure. At the same time, however, "Escape" has enough science fiction (this is the first film in the series to explore the time-travel aspect of the stories) to keep the hardcore viewers at least sometime satisfied.For a basic plot summary, "Escape" sees Cornelius (Roddy McDowell) and Zira (Kim Hunter) pulled from Taylor's space capsule...in "present day" (1971) Los Angeles. Apparently, the nuclear explosion at the end of "Beneath" propelled them back in time. In 1971, some social groups marvel at the intelligence and wittiness displayed by the two chimpanzees. Other groups, however, feel threatened by their future-Earth tales and want them eliminated. A key revelation towards the end of the film only serves to expedite the process.For starters, one must realize that "Escape" is primarily satire. If you try to view it as the action/adventure epics that the first two concocted, you will be severely disappointed. Instead, you just have to take it for what it is...and at times it can even get pretty funny! If you have friends/relatives that don't understand the whole Apes concept, this movie will seem like one of the dumbest cinematic creations in human history. If you have "bought in" to the Apes franchise, however, you won't have to feel self-conscious about the experience and thus enjoy it much more.Also, as is usual in these films, there is enough actually science fiction to even keep those types of fans satisfied (although in this case just barely). The whole notion that Cornelius and Zira actually start the events (via their time travel) that lead to the downfall of human society (and ultimately the destruction of the planet) is fascinating.Basically, your enjoyment of "Escape From the Planet of the Apes" will boil down to this: can you get over the ridiculous images of apes dressing up in human clothes, telling jokes, and mugging for the camera? If you can't, then you will feel almost physically uncomfortable watching this. If you are able to put your skepticism on hold and see the movie for the satire it is, it will provide some some entertainment.

SnoopyStyle Cornelius (Roddy McDowall), Zira (Kim Hunter) and Milo escape the Earth's destruction in Colonel Taylor's spaceship. They travel back in time 2000 years and arrive in present-day Earth 2 years after the spacecraft's disappearance. The military are shocked to find the apes in the space capsule and place them in the Los Angeles Zoo. Dr. Dixon and Dr. Branton are shocked when they start talking. Milo is killed by the gorilla in the next cage. They become media sensations. Senior White House scientific adviser Dr. Hasslein takes them on a tour around town. A drunken Zira lets out the truth about the future and Hasslein advises the President to kill the apes. Branton and Dixon help them escape and find shelter in a circus run by Señor Armando (Ricardo Montalbán). Zira gives birth to a son she names Milo.This is very silly compared to the first two movies. The comedic turns are fun. The initial testing of the apes is really funny. The switch in tone does make this a campy follow up. The flip between humans and apes is pretty good. However the logic of the space traveling apes is questionable. Also the humans need to be played by better actors. The decline in budget probably has a big hand in that. Eric Braeden plays the only human that is truly compelling.

Movieman Now, when you make a movie like Planet Of The Apes (1968) due to popular demand, everyone wants a sequel. But the fans are usually very strict on what they want. It is extra hard to keep a series running, without destroying it with one single movie. Now, Beneath the Planet Of The Apes would have been a gamble, due to the Earth being destroyed at the end. So it was an extremely good idea to have three apes (who, coincidentally, are my ultimate favourites) travel back almost 3000 years.When wars are brewing in the Planet Of The Apes, doctors Cornelius, Zira, and Milo use friend Taylor's original spaceship to travel away from the planet. As they were flying, they did the opposite of what previous characters Taylor and Brent did. Instead of travelling to the future, like Taylor and Brent, they travel back to the modern day (well, that was 1971 back then), and watch all of mankind gape at three talking chimpanzees appearing in a spaceship.But soon after, Dr. Milo dies, and Zira and Cornelius, still not fully sure how they got back, are alone and confused. When mankind soon start turning on them, Zira becomes pregnant, and the Government has permission to take the baby away with them. So the race to hide away from mankind begins.With amazing makeup, acting, and suspense, there's no way you can go wrong with a movie like this. You'll cry, marvel, cheer, and get connected to the characters. So, if you like fantastic sequels to movies like 'Back To The Future Part II' (1989), or 'Men In Black 3' (2010), and maybe even if you don't like these, then I most definitely recommend this movie to YOU!!!