Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes first reactions are calling the movie "A New Hope for the Apes franchise"
Audiences are loving the upcoming movie

The first reactions to Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes are here – and audiences are praising the movie's VFX and Wes Ball's directioꩲn.
"With #KingdomOfTheP📖lanetOfTheApes being another great chapter, the series continues to hold strong," GamesRadar+'s Emily Murray. "There are undoubtedly pacing issues (too long), but I loved being lost in that world and the exploration of Caesar’s legacy is fascinating. The ending will leave you wanting more."
FilmSpeak's Griffin Schiller. "The complexities of Caesar's legacy loom large, but twisted in this coming of age odyssey of truth & lies, knowledge & power. A breathtaking visual feast! 'A New Hope' for the Apes franchise.""#KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes is a fantastic addition to the series," The Direct's Ross Milheim. "While it may falter at times in the pacing department, that never keeps the movie from being an absolute thrill. The VFX is astounding and the characters beautifully crafted. Can’t wait to see what comes next⛄!"
"Between Rise, Dawn, War, and now #KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes, this series continues to be one of the very best franchise reboots out there," Collider's Perri Nemiroff . "As expected, there was no better director to take over than Wes Ball. Of course the wizards at Wētā had a big hand in this, but there’s also no doubt that Ball’s personal proficiency with visual effects contributed big time to how incredible this film looks."
The first movie in the franchise since 2017's 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:War for the Planet of the Apes is set over 300 years later. Caesar (Andy Serkis) is now dead and, instead, we pick up over 300 years later with young chimpanzee Noa (Owen Teague) in a very different world. The ape civilization founded by Caesar has splintereꦅd into different clans, whilst humans have regressed to a feral state and a life in the shadows.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes arrives on the big screen on May 9 in the UK and May 10 in the US. In the meantime, check out our guide to the rest of this year's biggest 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:upcoming movies.
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