Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

“This ripping action-adventure features stellar effects and a superb lead performance from Owen Teague as a timid simian who must rescue his clan from the clutches of a warlike tribe.”

Tim Grierson, Screen Daily · 90

“To be clear, “Kingdom” doesn’t have the answers. But you can bet your bottom dollar that this rare, deeply cinematic Hollywood franchise won’t stop digging until we get a little closer to knowing.”

Tomris Laffly, RogerEbert.com · 88

“Starting with the potentially crippling proposition of a key death, this franchise has somehow found new vibrancy.”

Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press · 88

“Directed with visual splendor by Wes Ball, the meaty film’s combo of flawless zoological effects (unlike this year’s inferior primate picture “Godzilla x Kong”), superbly crafted characters and a timeless story of emerging civilization and the fight for survival is remarkably riveting for what sets the groundwork of a whole new trilogy.”

Johnny Oleksinski, New York Post · 88

“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes works as a movie in its own right and as a reset on the rebooted franchise. It seamlessly sets up a sequel or sequels that you are left wanting to see. See this in theaters, and we might just get them.”

Simon Thompson, The Playlist · 83