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The 2001 film, directed by Tim Burton , is a reimagining of the classic 1968 sci-fi movie. It stars Mark Wahlberg as Captain Leo Davidson, an astronaut who accidentally travels through an electromagnetic storm and crashes on a planet where highly evolved apes rule over primitive humans. Plot Overview
After landing on the planet in the year 3002, Leo is captured and sold into slavery. He eventually leads a human rebellion against the oppressive ape regime, specifically facing off against the ruthless General Thade (played by Tim Roth). Along the way, he is aided by Ari (Helena Bonham Carter), an ape sympathetic to the human cause. Key Highlights
True to Tim Burton's style, the film features impressive visual design and a powerful score by Danny Elfman.
The movie is famous (and controversial) for its major twist ending , where Leo returns to Earth only to find it under ape control, represented by a monument to General Thade in place of the Lincoln Memorial. Reception and Legacy
The twist ending of "Planet Of The Apes" (2001) explained - QNTM
The film is widely praised for Rick Baker’s groundbreaking prosthetic makeup, which made the apes look more realistic and animal-like compared to the original series.
