Conquest of the Planet of the Apes

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: June 30, 1972

6.2	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 31 Ratings

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imthenoobNov 5, 2018

I love the character development of Caesar and how Armando was willing to sacrifice everything to keep him safe. Their relationship is a big reason why I like the movie so much. And while the ending does drag a little bit, as they normally doI love the character development of Caesar and how Armando was willing to sacrifice everything to keep him safe. Their relationship is a big reason why I like the movie so much. And while the ending does drag a little bit, as they normally do in the Apes series, Caesar's epic speech at the end makes it all worthwhile.… Expand

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r96skFeb 26, 2022

'Conquest of the Planet of the Apes' is the weakest of the first four films. It's watchable, still.

It shares similarities to 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' from the rebooted 2010s series, though it isn't quite as entertaining or'Conquest of the Planet of the Apes' is the weakest of the first four films. It's watchable, still.

It shares similarities to 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' from the rebooted 2010s series, though it isn't quite as entertaining or convincing. Serviceable it is, however. Roddy McDowall stays in the franchise, but as a different character in Caesar. McDowall is the clear standout from the cast, the rest of whom are solid if forgettable.

I found the real world parallels a bit too forced in this one, while the long speeches near the end feel over the top. For the early 1970s, though, the look of the film remains pleasant - I do like watching these films, after all this is - in my opinion - still a passable flick; if indeed the weakest so far.… Expand

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