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Planet of the Apes (2001)

by Josh Jones

As Tim Burton's new version of 'Planet of the Apes' demonstrates in many ways, some subtle, some not so, the recycling of cultural milestones is not simply a marketing device, but a way to rejuvenate cultural mythology, be it science fiction or religious fable.

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Planet of the Apes (2001)

by Ben Varkentine

Tim Burton should never have been given this assignment. There are no humans in his films, which can impress, but never move us.

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