In this episode, Mart and Trev swing into the topsy-turvy world of Planet of the Apes.

First, they marvel at the 1968 classic, where Charlton Heston crash-lands his sleep inertia induced grumpiness into a society of eloquent apes and mute humans, culminating in that iconic beachside revelation.

Then it’s 2001, and oh boy. Tim Burton’s remake lands with all the grace of a space pod filled with Zavvi clearance items. Mark Wahlberg looks permanently confused, Helena Bonham Carter flirts in full chimp makeup, and Paul Giamatti plays an orangutan Del Boy.

The lads try to piece together what went wrong.

Along the way, our hosts debate the evolution of ape couture, the merits of monkey business, and whether a twist ending can be too twisted.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Deja Review

01:11 Exploring Planet of the Apes

03:09 Behind the Scenes: Production Insights

06:03 Character Analysis and Themes

08:57 Cinematic Techniques and Special Effects

11:51 Comparing Original and Remake

14:45 Cultural Impact and Legacy

18:11 Thoughts and Reflections on the Original

36:01 Rick Baker - The Art of Makeup Effects

39:17 Casting Choices and Oscar Nominations

40:43 Connections to Previous Episodes

42:09 Plot Holes and Logical Inconsistencies

46:05 Ambiguous Endings and Theories

49:27 Character Development and Evolution

52:15 Tim Roth's Performance and Character Dynamics

55:41 Remake vs Original: A Comparative Analysis

01:00:02 5 to 1: David Warner

Keywords

Planet of the Apes, film analysis, movie production, Charlton Heston, cultural impact, film legacy, character development, budget constraints, themes, remakes, Rick Baker, movie analysis, Tim Burton, remake, original film, Charlton Heston, Mark Wahlberg, film comparison, David Warner