Planet of the Apes-68/Planet of the Apes-01 DVD

Double Take - Original & Remake.

With Charlton Heston and Mark Wahlberg as your human guides, revisit your favorite ape-inhabited planet with this exclusive Double Take - Original & Remake collection that features the 1968 and 2001 versions of PLANET OF THE APES.

PLANET OF THE APES (1968): Mankind's ultimate adventure is now the ultimate DVD experience! This digitally remastered edition, presented with its best-ever sound, two audio commentaries and more, is the definitive presentation of the Oscar-winning PLANET OF THE APES - one of the most riveting and influential sci-fi films ever made. Charlton Heston stars as Taylor, an astronaut who crash-lands on a mysterious world where intelligent apes rule...and hunt primitive, speechless humans for sport. Soon, Taylor's life depends on the kindness of the chimpanzee scientists Cornelius and Zira (Roddy McDowall and Kim Hunter) and his escape to the Forbidden Zone, where he uncovers an earth-shattering secret that may hold the key to his own destiny.

PLANET OF THE APES (2001): Rule the planet with this thrilling, action-packed epic from legendary director Tim Burton (Sleepy Hollow, Batman). After a spectacular crash-landing on an uncharted planet, brash astronaut Leo Davidson (Mark Wahlberg) finds himself trapped in a savage world where talking apes dominate the human race. Desperate to find a way home, Leo must evade the invincible gorilla army led by ruthless General Thade (Tim Roth) and his most trusted warrior, Attar (Michael Clarke Duncan). Now the pulse-pounding race is on to reach a sacred temple that may hold the shocking secrets of mankind's past - and the last hope for it's salvation!

"[1968] A film rich with unforgettable imagery, killer lines and physical thrills.  Andrew Collins, Empire
"[2001] Under Tim Burton's hand, this sci-fi warhorse has evolved into something splendid!  Bob Graham, San Francisco Chronicle
"[1968] Seminal simian sci-fi that blends satire with the drive and pace of an adventure story.  Channel 4 Film
"[2001] ...a spectacle, a chest-thumping Batman that uses Danny Elfman music, Burtonesque decor and great makeup effects...  Desson Howe, The Washington Post
"[1968] Quickly paced [and] completely entertaining!  Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
"[2001] ...stunnng set and makeup design...the performances are impressive as well...  Tom Coates, BBC Online

Editor's Note

This two-film set features the original Charlton Heston-led PLANET OF THE APES, as well as its 2001 reimagining from director Tim Burton. Please see individual titles for synopsis information.

Features

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Technical Info

Release Information
	Studio: Foxvideo
	Release Date: 12/9/2008
	Running Time: 236 minutes
	Original Release Date: 1968
	Catalog ID: 2252448
	UPC: 00024543524489
	Number of Discs: 2
Audio & Video
	Original Language: English
	Available Audio Tracks: English
	Video: Color
Aspect Ratio
	Widescreen 2.35:1

Cast & Crew

	Mark Wahlberg
	Roddy McDowall
	Helena Bonham-Carter
	Kim Hunter
	Charlton Heston
	Tim Roth
	Franklin J. Schaffner - Director
	Tim Burton - Director

Awards

MTV Award (2002)
	Charlton Heston, Nominee, [2001] Best Cameo
British Academy Awards (2002)
	Colleen Atwood, Nominee, [2001] Best Costume Design
Grammy (2002)
	Danny Elfman, Nominee, [2001] Best Score Soundtrack Album For A Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media
British Academy Awards (2002)
	Rick Baker, et. al., Nominee, [2001] Best Make Up/Hair
MTV Award (2002)
	Tim Roth, Nominee, [2001] Best Villain
Oscar (1969)
	Jerry Goldsmith, Nominee, [1968] Best Music, Original Score for a Motion Picture (not a Musical)
	John Chambers, Winner, [1968] Honorary Award - For his outstanding make-up achievement in the movie
	Morton Haack, Nominee, [1968] Best Costume Design

Professional Reviews

ReelViews 8 of 10
[1968] Planet of the Apes was arguably the first American science fiction franchise of the post-serial film era. In many ways, the Planet of the Apes series developed the blueprint used by many subsequent multi-segment science fiction endeavors (such as Star Wars, Star Trek, and, to a lesser extent, Superman) in the advertising and merchandising arenas. Not only did Planet of the Apes spawn four theatrical sequels, but it was the basis for a short-lived television series, a Saturday morning TV cartoon, countless books, comic books, and other spin-off material - not to mention the "action figures", costumes, lunch boxes, and various other paraphernalia that are now mandatory to the success of any would-be blockbuster...Like most good science fiction, Planet of the Apes combines action, adventure, futuristic settings, and allegory into an entertaining whole...Planet of the Apes is one of those rare films whose historical impact outweighs its quality. It's a good film, but not a classic. Yet, although little more than a socially conscious, well executed science fiction adventure film, Planet of the Apes arrived in theaters at just the right time to capture the country's imagination. It was a family feature that parents could take their children to, an allegory for those upset with the current cultural tides, and a source of escapism for those wanting to lose themselves in another reality for two hours. - James Berardinelli

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