War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)

War for the Planet of the Apes is an intense, emotionally charged finale to the recent apes trilogy that blends large-scale action with intimate human drama. Set after years of escalating violence between intelligent apes and a ruthless human military faction, the film follows Caesar as he suffers devastating personal losses and is pushed to the brink. Forced to choose between vengeance and the moral code that has guided him, Caesar leads a small band of loyal apes on a dangerous quest that will decide the future of both species. Watching this film you’ll experience brutal, kinetic combat and tense stealth sequences alongside quieter, haunting moments of grief, leadership and sacrifice. The story moves from desert crossings and a waterfall-hidden cave to a grim military compound where captured apes are exploited, culminating in a psychologically charged confrontation between Caesar and the film’s uncompromising human antagonist, the Colonel. Along the way you meet memorable companions — Maurice, Rocket, Luca, the mute girl Nova and the unpredictable Bad Ape — who add humor, loyalty and unexpected warmth to the journey. Visually the movie delivers sweeping landscapes, stark wartime imagery and detailed motion-capture performances that make the apes’ emotions and relationships feel deeply real. The tone shifts between epic war film and tragic fable, exploring themes of vengeance, leadership, empathy and what it costs to preserve a people. Overall, viewers can expect a powerful, sometimes brutal cinematic experience that asks moral questions as big as its battles — a stirring, heartbreaking chapter about loss, duty and the fragile hope for a peaceful future.

Actors: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson, Steve Zahn

Director: Matt Reeves

Runtime: 140 min

Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama

6.4 /10 82 /100 7.4 /10 7.3 /10