Did “Planet of the Apes: New Kingdom” succeed in attracting the first lucky ones who were able to see the film before it was released in theaters? We take a look at the feedback!
Expected to hit theaters on May 8, Planet of the Apes: The New Kingdom takes us back to the world of apes invented by Frenchman Pierre Boulle in 1963. The feature film from director Wes Ball is a direct sequel to the trilogy that Robert Wyatt began in 2011. . The story takes place several generations after Caesar's rule.
The apes have certainly taken over. As for humans, they have retreated to the wild state and live in isolation. As a new tyrannical leader gradually builds his empire, a young ape embarks on a perilous journey that will lead him to question everything he knows about the past and make choices that will determine the future of apes and humans.
Especially revealed in the United States, has the new kingdom won over the first curious people? We do inventory.
“The New Kingdom is a fantastic addition to the series. Although the pacing can falter at times, it doesn't stop the movie from being an absolute joy. The visual effects are stunning and the characters are beautifully designed. I can't wait to see what comes next!”“, confirms Ross Millheim from Direct.
For her part, Collider's Peri Nemiroff was also excited. “After Origins, The Showdown, and Supremacy, The New Kingdom confirms this series as one of the best rebooted sagas, and as expected, there has been no better director than Wes Ball.”
“Of course, Weta's wizards played a huge role in all of this, but there's no doubt that Paul's personal mastery of visual effects contributed greatly to this film's stunning aesthetic.”
“New Kingdom pays homage to the ape saga! It's a sprawling adventure with great special effects and performances. There's a lot to talk about, with the film being vague thematically. I also don't like the ending but those are minor complaints for an otherwise fun and engaging film”“, confirms Germain Lussier of Gizmodo.
By Ian Sandwell of Digital Spy, “New Kingdom is a strong continuation of the series. It takes a while to find its feet, but it builds to an exciting second act and an exciting ending. I can't wait to see what it will be like after an interesting finale.”
“The New Kingdom is a classic summer blockbuster. It takes a long time to get started, meticulously introduces the new characters and new timeline, and then never looks back. The visual effects are stunning. The performances are fantastic. It's as if this is the beginning of a new saga. The saga I want I want to see the next movie as soon as possible! says ComicBook's Brandon Davis.
New Kingdom was also shown to the French press on May 6 and the first reactions have been very positive so far.
As a reminder, The New Kingdom will arrive in theaters on May 8, 2024. The trilogy, which began in 2011, has grossed $1.6 billion in global revenue. Will this new chapter be successful as well? Response in a few weeks.
