Social commentary was not one of this glum film's strong points.
Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970)
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Reviews Counted: 22
Fresh: 9
Rotten:13
Average Rating: 5.3/10
Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins
Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy
Synopsis: The second installment in the Planet of Apes series. Here, an earthling sent to find the astronauts of the original film discovers not only a world of intelligent, talking apes, but an underground... The second installment in the Planet of Apes series. Here, an earthling sent to find the astronauts of the original film discovers not only a world of intelligent, talking apes, but an underground cult of grotesque "humans" who are the survivors of a nuclear blast years ago. Unfortunately, these mutants worship a nuclear bomb, a weapon which not only is the centerpiece of their society, but can be detonated at any time... [More]
Starring: James Franciscus, Charlton Heston, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans
Starring: James Franciscus, Charlton Heston, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, Linda Harrison, Paul Richards, Victor Buono, Jeff Corey, James Gregory, Thomas Gomez
Director: Ted Post
Director: Ted Post
Screenwriter: Paul Dehn, Mort Abrahams
Producer: Arthur P. Jacobs
Composer: Leonard Rosenman
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Mar 31, 2009
Reviews for Beneath the Planet of the Apes
[A] quickie follow-up that vainly tries to imitate the look of the original on an obviously limited budget, and for the most part, eschews the philosophical, social, and racial subtext of the first film in favor of straightforward shoot-em-up.
This first sequel to Planet of the Apes isn't bad, but already shows the way the original conception was to degenerate into routine comic strip adventure.
One of the best sequels ever, building on the story while re-delivering what fans liked about the first
An effective sequel that takes an increasingly dark look at the unavoidable nature of war.
gives a new meaning to the intolerable hell that sequels always seem to deliver
As the apes close in and the mutants squeal their annoying noises, it's hard to care which side wins or loses, and that is a great disappointment after the excitement of the first film.
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