1 Original film series

1.1 Planet of the Apes (1968) https://trakt.tv/movies/planet-of-the-apes-1968
1.2 Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) https://trakt.tv/movies/beneath-the-planet-of-the-apes-1970
1.3 Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971) https://trakt.tv/movies/escape-from-the-planet-of-the-apes-1971
1.4 Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) https://trakt.tv/movies/conquest-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-1972
1.5 Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973) https://trakt.tv/movies/battle-for-the-planet-of-the-apes-1973

2 Remake film

2.1 Planet of the Apes (2001) https://trakt.tv/movies/planet-of-the-apes-2001

3 Reboot film series

3.1 Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) https://trakt.tv/movies/rise-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-2011
3.2 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) https://trakt.tv/movies/dawn-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-2014
3.3 War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) https://trakt.tv/movies/war-for-the-planet-of-the-apes-2017

One step forward, one step back. The apes have been reduced to chained slave pets in this one and a rebellion is imminent. On one hand that plot feels fresh enough for a new installment, not just some rehash of the first like the previous two movies were. On the other hand we're back to the "omg they can talk" storyline + a few other similar elements which is a step back.

I relatively enjoyed the first two acts but it feels like something was missing. The rebellion aspect is barely touched upon in the first two acts which is a shame. Caesar isn't fleshed out enough as a character, for a while I thought he was Cornelius. The third act was the best part, some pretty cool action moments and visuals. Good score especially in the opening sequence and third act. The speech at the end felt like a stage play but I like where this is going for the next one.

Conquest of the Planet of the Ape plays a little fast and loose with the series continuity, but still manages to deliver an exciting and action-packed adventure. Set in a dystopian future, an ape revolution gives rise to the Planet of the Apes. The script is pretty strong and challenges its audience with questions of predestination and social inequity. Roddy McDowall and Ricardo Montalban return and give great performances once again. For a forth film in a series, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes is remarkably fresh, and as provocative and thrilling as ever.

The continuous references to slavery and how to get free, a spectacular development and 30 spectacular final minutes make this film a must. It is totally required to see the uncensored version with the real ending, not the sweetened end

Dramatic and intense followup in which simians undergo a rebellion at a climatic final.

Paco Cinema 1: Image 2.75/5. Sound 2.5/5. Not bad even without many media

'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.

It's the same topic explored over and over for way too many films with increasingly lower budgets. I couldn't finish it.