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Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970),
Director: Ted Post, rated G
Now
civilization's final battle between man and ape is about
to begin.
  Starring:
James Fransiscus, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, Linda Hamilton,
Paul Richards, Victor Buono, James Gregory, Jeff Corey, Charlton
Heston
DML Rating:
★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
- above average
"Glory be to the Bomb,
and to the Holy Fallout. As it was in the beginning, is now,
and
ever shall be. World without end. Amen." – Mendez
Why watch this? ...
it's
a welcome return to the planet of simian madness.
Plot Summary: A
second astronaut, Brent, is sent on a rescue mission to find the
missing astronaut Taylor. Brent crash-lands on the same planet
ruled by intelligent apes. In his search for Taylor, Brent
discovers a hidden society of telepathic humans living
underground. A conflict arises between the apes and the
telepathic humans, placing Brent in the middle of a struggle for
survival.
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Dad's Preview: The original
Planet of the Apes
(1968) was a film landmark and one of my favorite films.
This sequel is equally compelling, though a
little too far-fetched. Like Taylor before him,
astronaut Brent eventually discovers the
planet's truth. It is truly great, satirical
sci-fi when we learn that an underground cult of
mutated humans worship the almighty H-Bomb.
There is a familiar weirdness at play, and I
confess it is enjoyable... right up to
the film's grim and devastating end! |
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APJAC Productions; 20th
Century-Fox |
