Everything GREAT About War for the Planet of the Apes! 

This channel is WAY better than CinemaSins. I'd much rather find out reasons why a movie is so loved, than find all the negative things about it. Sometimes, positivity is not a bad thing.

Caesar died in the exact same way as Moses, leading his people to the Promised Land, but dying before he could join them.

21:11 I’d just like to point out that in ASL, the way to sign someone’s name is the first letter of their name and a special gesture to describe them. In the first two movies, the other apes were shown to refer to Caesar by signing a C over their foreheads, because of his intelligence, but in this scene, Maurice signs a C over his heart instead ❤️

Love that the screaming at 10:37 is every soldier showing they are not infected. It’s both a show of strength and practical.

4:24 As a general rule of thumb, horses can carry a rider that is about 20% of their weight. So if Luca and the other gorillas weigh 350lbs, they'd need horses that weigh about 1750lbs. Luckily there is a breed that more than meets this requirement: the Shire Horse, which can weigh anywhere from 1870lbs to 2430lbs

Everyone needs a homie like Maurice!

Maurice will forever be my favourite supporting Ape character throughout this trilogy

An indirect reference to Malcolm and his family from Dawn was cut from the conversation between Caesar and the Colonel at Caesar's cage. According to the film's director Matt Reeves: *Malcolm was killed by the Colonel, trying to persuade him that Caesar and the apes could be trusted.*

In the DVD commentary for War for the Planet of the Apes, co-Writer and Director Matt Reeves revealed that the filming of Caesar's final scene where he says goodbye to Maurice before he dies was extremely emotional for everybody involved. During filming, "pretty much everyone on the set" was weeping openly at the deeply touching acting of Andy Serkis and Karin Konoval. Serkis' mother & Reeves' father had both died during shooting.

Something that really blew me away was how much Caesar's speech improved from Dawn to War. He talks like a full human.

Also my favourite detail in this is when donkey talks, the other soldiers look at him like "Um I didn't know you could talk wtf?" Easy to miss if you weren't paying enough attention

Having Koba personify Caesar’s guilt by haunting him was my favorite part of the movie

14:42 these two moments really are incredibly deep, in that moment Nova restored Ceaser's faith in humanity and then his fellow apes restored his faith in himself, he always thought they would naturally follow the strong and couldn't show weakness, but even at his lowest, they still follow him, it's a beautiful way of showing just how far they have really come.

"Next week... more desert???" Lisan al Gaib! As it is written.

3:01 I totally missed this on my watch, but I think the reason that winter wants the apes to leave so badly is because he had already told donkey where they were hiding. He is regretful and wants to save them from the coming attack.

I do think the ending with Caeser dying to lead his people to the promised land a fitting and pretty much perfect end for his arc. It could have been the end of the reboot series and it would have been a good ending but I am glad it set up the new presumably trilogy starting with movie 4!

im shocked you didnt go into the fact that ceasar goes from speaking one word in the first movie to barely using sign language in this one. to me it showed he came full circle and was not to different from humans especially with his rage and grief

Bad Ape brought integral light/levity to this extremely somber and heavy atmosphere. Some criticized it as silly or cheap laughs, but without that degree of tonal break this movie would have been just too heavy for broad audiences. EXCELLENT choice and execution

According to IMDB: The final shot was originally Caesar's eyes closing for the last time, than a cut to black. After discussing the scene with Andy Serkis; Matt Reeves and Serkis decided the audience needed to see Caesar actually die, with Maurice stroking his leg to comfort him as he died. In addition, Maurice's final speech was originally written as sign language. While filming, Reeves decided it would add emotional resonance to the scene if Maurice spoke the words. As it would be the first time in the trilogy that his character talked.

Nova is the most important character of this movie. She saved Ceasar's life and reminded him of the goodness in humanity. Without her Ceasar would have pulled the trigger.

I look at Caesar killing Nova's father as a little allusion to how his mother died. That man was only trying to protect his daughter, just as Bright Eyes sought to protect an infant Caesar.

My only issue with this movie was killing Blue Eyes I liked his development in DAWN and was really hoping to see him carrying Caesar's legacy

Finally, one of my fave trilogies completely covered by this channel!

3:32 I've also always loved that line considering that Serkis also mo-cap as King Kong in the 2005 version

Such a good ending to the trilogy. Maurice really shines in this one, definetly one of the best characters of the saga.

I saddens me that quite a few people missed out on these movies because they assumed they were just weird. I have many friends who never saw them believing them to not be serious movies, and that's such a shame because they are in fact amazing movies. Had the movies not been about apes the writing action and cinematography would easily carry it on its own, yet on top of that it has the unique hook of being about super realistic depictions of intelligent apes. Luckily most were able to look past it and they of course were pretty damn successful, but I honestly feel like they deserve even more.

Much of the sign language is fairly accurate even some of the parts that seem a bit off are probably more comparable to GSL (Gorilla Sign Language) since apes don't have the exact same range of movement with their hands and figures that we do.

Perfect example of subverted expectations... You expect Preacher to be the one to turn and help Caesar free the apes but its Donkey who pulls through to save the day... And sacrificing himself for it after betraying apes to stay alive. *Chef's kiss* Ps: Maurice saying "us" instead of "apes" another perfect moment

the zoom in on rockets annoyed face at 11:42 is killing me

What I love so much is just how much they rely on the simplicity of words, gestures and facial expression. Nova putting the flower broke me.

Matt Reeves should bring Michael Seresin to work in the sequel of THE BATMAN They did a great job working together in these movies

I feel like war is so underrated in the trilogy!

Just saw THREE essays on YT about this trilogy and you post this! Love it!

I love how Maurice says that Caesar sounds like Koba which is true but there is still a difference. Even tho Caesar says that he also can not let go of his hate he first makes sure that his apes are safe. His apes came first which is where him and Koba are different

I LOVE that Michael Giacchino composed the score for War and Dawn. I love Rise, but the music doesn't compare to what Giacchino wrote. The motifs shown in both films for certain characters just make you identify with them all the more and keep you engaged in their stories!

I only now noticed that Bad Ape has the best grasp of the spoke word out of all the apes in three movies. All of his lines are verbal and unlike the other apes, you don’t get the sense that speaking hurts or is uncomfortable. The spoken word sounds natural to him and that’s pretty impressive. Also let’s not everrrrr gloss over how incredibly life like this film looks. It’s so easy to forget that you’re looking at a fully computer generated image top to bottom as opposed to real apes.

What I found interesting is how the Soldiers called the Apes Kongs evident by the “A Good Kong is a Dead Kong” sign at the camp Winter was at, and with my love for the Monsterverse I can only wonder if the Titanus Kong species can ever be at the same level as the Apes in the Pota trilogy with Kong being the Caesar of a new Kong family he’s wanted for so long.

According to Matt Reeves: the name of the group of rebelling humans are the Alpha and Omega, a reference to the bomb the mutants worshiped in Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970). *The logo on their helmets and flag matches the original logo on the bomb.*

War is absolutely my favourite of the trilogy, and it's for something that you only touched on here. Nova's relationship with the apes. Going from travelling with them out of necessity to becoming invested in their plight, joining the salute and getting her name (honestly amazed you missed out the "brave?" "BRAVE!" exchange between her and Maurice) is kind of the reverse of the decision to kill Koba. Koba made himself Not-Ape, Nova made herself Ape. In a way it's also a chance to do what Will did for Caesar, but Caesar's not in the right state of mind for it and so Maurice has to get the acceptance started (because he's the best like that). I'm also just easily persuaded by stories where someone is accepted as they are.

I remember seeing someone suggest, after the observation that gorillas would be too heavy to ride horses, that the gorillas in this film could have specifically ridden draught horses to support their weight, and that would have been cool as hell to see!

My favourite part of this specific film is in the scene when Maurice helps the girl and it cuts to her on his horse with him the island in the background is at a beach I surf at almost everyday😁🙏

12:20 I love that you mention the recent research because there are still way too many people who believe the stereotypes about neanderthals including that they were "dumb cavemen" and that we killed them all. As someone who has a passionate interest for Paleolithic times and especially earlier hominids, it always makes me smile when people actually read the latest research about Neanderthals!

18:40 The Colonel still remembers who he is, what his life mission was, and knows what he is now. I think through that he also realizes that his son was still in there, that this virus wouldn't have wiped out humanity but instead just strip away some of the fineries. He is reaping all of his actions and in the original scene is visually begging Ceaser to kill him.

i do like there is some interpration on what exactly the the mutated virus does to humans. It clearly makes humans mute (like the little girl) but in the Colonal's eyes it makes them devolve into savages which isnt necassary true. the little girl was mute but she acted pretty much as expected as a little girl could act in the situation. of course maybe in the Colonal's eyes turning mute and losing one of the most fundamental parts of being human IS the same as becoming a savage and devolving? just my personal thoughts.

Literally the best movie in the franchise and one of my personal favs

Speaking of Bay Area of the Apes, while the Simian Flu was definitely global, are there intelligent apes outside of North America? I can’t imagine Caesar’s crew crossed the Atlantic or Pacific.

This trilogy is really just incredible. And I'm happy to say that Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is an amazing continuation. Hats off to the artists from WETA, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Rupert Wyatt, and Matt Reeves. And of course, Andy Serkis and all the other actors portraying the Apes in these films. And Michael Giacchino's music in this film is one of his best, especially 'Exodus Wounds' for the death of Blue Eyes and Cornelia and 'A Man Named Suicide' for The Colonel's death. Truly one of the best in Film History, up with The Lord of the Rings and the Original Star Wars.

One of my favorite details is only implied: Winter knew that the humans would attack the apes' home the night they held their council on leaving. When he urgest them to leave that same night, it's not just him being a coward. It was an attempt to save their lives.

Cinemawins, thanks again for putting another great positive-received film in here. I hope you’re gonna put and review kingdom of the planet of the apes in your channel too because two days earlier before the movie came out yesterday, it managed get positive reviews from critics and planet of the apes fans of the original films and 1963 book the iconic franchise is widely and famously based on and got a 7.3/10 on IMDb.

Maurice is the Samwise Gamgee of this trilogy

I am once again asking for everything great about The Bad Guys

Maurice is and always will be one of my most favorite characters from this series

I know people haven't always enjoyed this rendition of PotA but i absolutely adore it. I rewatch these movies again and again and the first time I saw each one in cinemas i was blown away by the gorgeous CG. I love these movies!

Okay, I still struggle with the inherent silliness of these movies - I find it hard to suspend disbelief seeing a silver back on horse back clutching a machine gun, but your breakdowns makes me want to at least try finishing the Caesar trilogy having now seen the first one (at my husband's urging) and watch your breakdowns, I think I can maybe try the other 2.

I don't know if this is a win but props to the continuity in this film specifically with the whip scars on ceaser's back They carry through the rest of the movie to solidify "scars make you strong"

I like how the final apes that are there at the end are the ones who were at the sanctuary In The first movie. Maurice and rocket were the first two apes who Cesar interacted with. I also like how Cesar talks like a person because he essentially inherited his intelligence. Same thing goes for Dawn because you notice right away that only Cesar and Koba really talk, because they were the first two to receive the virus. Love when movies tie in like that.

One of the best Trilogies of modern cinema. The fact it made waves in the hight of Marvel popularity. It's just amazing! I love these films

I cried so much when he died …so so much it still hurts me to be honest.

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The alpha omega symbol is also on the Nuke buried in the far future in beneath the planet of the apes

What a great vid to end the Caesar Trilogy! You should do an "Everything GREAT about" ARGYLLE and PREY sometime. Please!

Maurice my beloved ❤

9:35 one detail I never noticed is the snow shifting as Ceaser moves down the hill, subtly indicating that the hill is susceptible to avalanches.

Been waiting for this one, I know what I'll be watching tonight now. I've been re-watching them after seeing these, gives me a whole new perspective and appreciation for them. Noticing all those little things I missed the first time round.

Thank you so much for covering this series. Definitely one of the most underrated syfi trilogies of all time.

I literally was looking for this video yesterday! SO happy it finnaly came out!

Da cinema king is back baby he neva miss we're eating good today y'all

Perfect timing! You posted this the same day my family and I watched it!

I've become so invested in this trilogy and I'm so happy you're covering them!! Such an underrated series! I hope you'll have the chance to watch Kingdom too someday!

I've been waiting for this for so long.

Movies have become one of my favorite methods of consuming content because of this channel. It feels really good to just, like things. The person behind this channel also seems genuinely kind and, frankly not bigoted lol. It’s small but to me it matters a lot. Love the work you do and I think you’re swag mr movies. :3

24:21 to be fair taking swings like that is actually necessary more than you think. Dark subject matter like that drives the point home and makes the emotional beats land SO MUCH HARDER.

This is such perfect timing, I'm going to see Kingdom in a couple hours

Ive been looking forward to this! Now do Lord of War !

17:45 best giggle i've heard

Been waiting a long time for this masterpiece

Amazing trilogy. Cesar one of my favourite characters of all time

i've been waiting for this !!!!!

Great timing! Just watched the other parts.

I watched this on Nebula last week. I'm watching this again on YT cuz I really enjoyed it. Thanks CinemaWins!

Thanks man. Good video as always

Those phrases on the soldiers helmets set the tone perfectly for this movie. Bedtime for Bonzo is an apt reference.

Please do Everything Great About Wish!

Glad I decided to watch through this trilogy now, then I saw cinemawins doing it aswell. Great stuff

Just watched it for the first time last week. It was beautiful

Bro I watched this for the first time this morning and you blessed by dropping this 😂

Michael Giacchino‘s score is an underrated part of this movie. If you listen to the music from all three movies, the music progressively goes from modern to more primitive as the series progresses.

i love this so much the only thing is i wish you mentioned the theme of the movie ( the song ) its so well made and fits into every scene its in, it doesn't over stay its welcome and it perfect at the right moments, it bounces to the themes when it needs to and all around its amazing. love the video

I can not wait to see your video on Kingdom. So many great scenes in that movie.

So excited for this, one of the greatest trilogy’s ever!!

Apes Together Strong was such a great score that was sprinkled throughout the film that gave that light hearted note in such a war heavy movie. First starting when we’re introduced to Nova that was the human element that kept Cesar not going full hatred towards humans. To then being in such an impactful moment where she aided Cesar in the cage giving him the motivation to keep going strong with the rest of the Apes. Was hoping this was going to be talked about more but there’s so much to love about the film and the trilogy so it can be easy to look over but such an important piece of the puzzle. One of favorite scores from a movie and by the legendary Michael giacchino. I hope we get more soft light hearted scores like this in whatever his next soundtracks are.

I just watched this 2 nights ago and immediately thought I wonder if CinemaWins has put this out. Good Timing!

Love the opening title crawl and opening sequence to this movie

Can’t wait for kingdom

I love these films so much. Probably my favourite trilogy in recent cinema.

i love this channel

Really am excited for the new movie to come out, hoping it’ll be a well addition to such a beautiful series

Loved the video can you please do everything wrong with Jack and the giant slayer please

Such a brilliant understandable review for a trilogy as perfect as this one. So lucky to have watched this before the new Apes movie that's about to release while knowing that it may be good, but it'll never be THIS good.

Man, your inteo🎵🎶 ALWAYS makes me smile 😁