The Planet of the Apes
franchise is one of Hollywood’s longest and most enduring film properties. Yet, at
one time or another it also became one of the most dismissive; especially after
Tim Burton’s poorly received Apes
remake, which almost served as proof that there was no life left in the
concept. It was a pleasant surprise that Rupert Wyatt’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) was not only well
constructed, but acclaimed both critically and popularly. A change in director
was perhaps one of many factors that made its follow up, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) better than the original,
building a narrative crescendo that peaks to a spectacular climax in War for the Planet of the Apes.
In this third outing, taking place two years after the events
of Dawn, Ceasar (Andy Sirkis) still
leads his band of apes, ever vigilant against humanity’s desire for their
extinction. He’s content to keep his people hidden within the confines of their
jungle environment, until the military zealot Colonel McCullough (Woody
Harrelson) strikes him a devastating blow. With the accepted-reluctantly aid
provided by Maurice (Karin Konoval), Rocket (Terry Notary), and Luca (Michael
Adamthwaite) which leads Caesar on a quest to end McCullough and this war once
and for all.
One of the brilliant aspects of this series is the creation of
an entire mythology through the telling of a singular, personal narrative;
specifically, through the life journey of Caesar (Andy Sirkis) from his humble
beginnings through his personal conflicts. When taken as a whole, his cinematic
journey parallels that of the biblical figure Moses, cast out and taken in by a
different people, raised as one of them, only to be cruelly reminded that he is
radically different, and finds himself leading his people out of captivity and
slavery, searching for a promised land to call their own. It’s this (not so)
subtle parallelism that gives the proceedings a greater dramatic weight than
even the original 1970s films ever contained (when they were simply dismissed
as atomic age allegory). But these parallels aren’t the only things that
elevate this film series. Military and (arguably) jingoistic/religious
zealotry, coupled with the desire to exterminate an entire race for the sins of
a few are sadly relevant today. This makes for a nagging uncomfortable feeling,
since the film’s perspective skews decidedly in favor of the apes, whose
oppressive victimization is escalated here. Unlike the previous two films, the
humans here, epitomized in Harrelson’s surprising and effective turn as the
unhinged McCullough, are almost completely unsympathetic. While there is an
argument to be made for McCullough’s point of view, it is vaguely defensible at
best. The film presents two points of view, and the tragedy that exists and
persists when intransigent viewpoints hold. It argues that intransigency lays the foundation to the Apocalypse, and it is a metatextually resonant
message.
While it’s difficult to determine with certainty whether
there is an intentional political agenda behind this film, there is no argument
that this is not only the best film in the series, but a powerful, engaging
film in its own right. Matt Reeves, returning as director for the second time,
proves his mastery at mood. The action sequences, while impressive, take a back
seat to moments. The pacing is that of a thriller (psychological or horror,
take your pick), replete silent, maddening tension, ready to explode at a
moment’s notice, leaving the viewer anticipating and dreading when it comes, if
ever. Michael Giacchino’s score, much like Bernard Hermann, uses his
orchestrations to ratchet the moments, and it’s one of the few times his
scoring comprises of recognizable, distinct motifs. They stand out on their own
and stay with you even as they build the mood of their specific themes. Never
would one have thought that an Apes
movie would be stylistically considered Hitchockian. Stranger things have
happened.
But for all of its possible lofty intentions, the strength
of this film likes in its characterization. Frankly, these films in general,
and this one in particular, would be nothing without Andy Serkis. His evolution
of the Caesar character is this series’ hallmark, giving depth and poignancy to
what could have been dismissed as a CGI gimmick. Here, his Ceasar is tired and
world weary; yet also resolutely vengeful as he ventures away from his flock to
exact personal retribution. His journey is tumultuously emotional even as it is
physical, yet filed with dignity and resoluteness. It’s a powerful performance
by Serkis. Supporting players Konoval, Notary, and Adamthwaite bolster Serkis’
performance while keeping their own characters dramatically arresting in and of
themselves. Newcomer Amiah Miller is precocious as the mute girl the quartet
encounter in their journey, and special mention goes to Steve Zahn as “Bad
Ape”, a chimp whose ability to speak rivals Caesar’s own proficiency and
provides MUCH needed comic relief to this film. But no matter how powerful the
performances are, they would have been disserviced if the special effects
weren’t top notch. The CGI has advanced to the point that the apes are as
natural as anything seen on screen, melding seamlessly with not only their
surroundings, but the human playing actors as well. The viewer has no choice
but to buy into it.
War of the Planet of the Apes
serves as a fitting end to a trilogy, as well as a foundation for future films.
It is a powerful and arguably far-too-resonant piece of artistic filmmaking,
allegorical not only to the myths of the past but to the possible dangers of
the future. What could have once been dismissed as campy escapist absurdism has
instead transformed into Shakespearian apologue; a cautionary tale which shines
a subversively disturbing, unapologetic light upon humanity, quixotically doing
so entertainingly. It's a film to go ape for.
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