The Beauty of War for the Planet of the Apes (Part 3)
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- čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
- After Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Matt Reeves and Mark Bomback had a monumental task ahead of them. Ending a trilogy that had proven itself to be one of the biggest cinematic surprises of the 2010s. And while their solution, War for the Planet of the Apes, proved to be somewhat divisive, it happens to be, quite possibly, my favorite film of all time. Let's talk about why.
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Video Chapters:
Chapter 0: The Perfect Conclusion - 00:00
Chapter 1: Making the Perfect Film - 05:16
Chapter 2: The Three Apes - 20:11
Chapter 3: Caesar's Pride - 31:00
Chapter 4: The Colonel's Humanity - 37:05
Chapter 5: Anger of the Apes - 42:54
Chapter 6: You Are Nova - 49:00
Chapter 7: Caesar and the Colonel - 55:13
Chapter 8: The Beauty of War - 01:01:39
Footage Used From:
"Rise of the Planet of the Apes"
"Dawn of the Planet of the Apes"
"War for the Planet of the Apes"
"Planet of the Apes (1968)"
"Beneath the Planet of the Apes"
"Escape from the Planet of the Apes"
"Conquest of the Planet of the Apes"
"Battle for the Planet of the Apes"
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2"
"The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers"
"Apocalypse Now"
"The Bridge on the River Kwai"
"Spartacus"
"The Ten Commandments"
"Ben-Hur"
"The Great Escape"
"Paths of Glory"
"The Outlaw Josey Wales"
"Wolf Children"
"Longplay of The Last of Us: Part II (1/2)": • Longplay of The Last o...
"Clementine Shoots Lee - The Walking Dead Game Remastered Ending Scene": • Clementine Shoots Lee ...
"Life is Strange Episode 5 Sacrifice Chloe Ending (Chloe Saves Arcadia Bay)": • Life is Strange Episod...
"Midsommar"
"Shaun of the Dead"
"The Lion King (1994)"
"Daredevil"
"Red Dead Redemption 2 - Arthur Tells Sister He's Dying & Is Afraid (Very Sad Cutscene)": • Red Dead Redemption 2 ...
"Spider-Man Ps4 2018 Cut Scene - Aunt May Death Scene": • Spider-Man Ps4 2018 Cu...
"Prisoners"
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"Watts Riot - L.A. 1965": • Watts Riot - L.A. 1965
"John F. Kennedy - Cuban Missile Crisis speech": • Video
"Raw Uncut Vietnam Footage": • Raw Uncut Vietnam Footage
"Vietnam War, 1970: CBS camera rolls as platoon comes under fire": • Vietnam War, 1970: CBS...
"Remembering Stonewall": • Remembering Stonewall
Music Used:
From "War for the Planet of the Apes" - "Planet of the Escapes," "Apes Together Strong," "More Red Than Alive," "Don't Luca Now," "Exodus Wounds," "A Tide in the Affair of Apes," "The Posse Polonaise," "The Hating Game," "Koba Dependent," "The Ecstasy of the Bold," "Apes Past is Prologue," "A Man Named Suicide," "Migration," "Paradise Found"
From "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" - "How Bonobo Can You Go"
From "The Last of Us: Part 2" - "Allowed to be Happy"
Misc. - "Drifting at 432 Hz" by Unicorn Heads "The Golden Present" & "Spirit of Fire" by Jesse Gallagher "Hey Joe" by The Jimi Hendrix Experience, "Orbit" by Corbyn Kites" - Zábava
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Thank you so much for watching! It's been such a long journey to this point, but we've finally made it. Believe it or not, this was supposed to be released over 3 months during last summer. Obviously, plans changed. But I'm so grateful for all the positivity surrounding this series and all it's done for my channel. And I'm glad that these videos have had as great of an effect as they've had.
But while The Perfect Trilogy might be over, I am far from done. Because this video marks the end of StoryStreet Season 2 and the beginning of StoryStreet Season 3! I already have so many plans, and I can't wait to share with you guys all I have cooking up including 3 more videos before the end of the year!
Thank you all so much for all the love and support. You all are the best. And never forget:
Apes together strong.
- Alex (StoryStreet)
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Thank YOU Alexander, your breakdown of this trilogy from beginning to end are nothing short of truthful, passionate and moving, I feel deeply privileged to be a subscriber to such a talented, funny and truly gifted creator, Thank you so much
Just remembered how great parts 1 and 2 were, about to link to one in a discussion of the films and I remember "Oh, did part 3 ever come out?". Uploaded a week ago. Serendipity, you know? What a fantastic series. You should be rightly proud of it. I feel a need to rewatch the entire trilogy and then start back at Part 1 of your series to really appreciate them both. I loved the films, but I couldn't have told you so specifically why until seeing these. So thanks for doing it, I believe you have furthered the cause of Art here today. If that's not too pretentious.
@Purple Senpai He was using the term "human" as in "to err is human." Both humans and apes can fall to this. That's the whole point of the trilogy. When apes became intelligent, they became just as prone to seeking dominance as humans are. This is what will lead to our downfall.
Humanity has always been destined for destruction. We change the environment to suit us-not the other way around-because we are afraid. Ironically, this will seal our fate. The planet cannot handle such change. Whether it's through nuclear war, pandemics, climate change or something we haven't even yet figured out, humanity _will_ destroy itself. Anyone who has taken a cold, hard look at reality has come to this conclusion. And what do we do as a result? We try even harder to subjugate nature to our will, which will bring destruction even closer. It's the human condition. Immutable. Unchangeable. Unstoppable.
The one thing I haven't figured out is what to do with that cold certainty. I haven't figured out how to matter.
Best video on this movie
"3 apes acompany Caesar in his quest: Maurice, Bad Ape and Luka." Poor Rocket :(
My guy rarely gets the respect he deserves. Sucks even moreso since he's my personal favorite member of "Caesar's Sqaud" aside from Caesar himself. Oh well though
Right? Rocket even lost his own son in Dawn, just like Caesar does in War. He should not be overlooked.
Yeah I like him as the bully character who evolves and befriends his former victim and is loyal and smart. It reminds me of comic book Flash Thompson in Spiderman
Yeah, he had a huge character arc from the first movie and it went unnoticed. :c
@@blazinggecko Yep. And that arc even carries on throughout the entire trilogy. The way Rocket goes from immediately cowering in fear at the sight of Buck the Gorilla in front of him and submitting to Caesar in RISE to willing letting himself get beaten by Red the Gorilla just to buy Nova some time to escape and check on Caesar is character growth at its finest
“There are three apes that accompany Caesar in this journey: Maurice, Bad Ape, and Luca”
Rocket: 🗿
me: "what about rocket??"
Rocket probably like: 🗿 why u bully me?
Rocket's the biggest chad in these movies aside from Caesar himself.
Rocket do be underrated ngl
I was an animator on this movie, and had probably seen the film in one way or another perhaps a few dozen times during its production (mostly watching sequences out of context, out of order without sound, music, or final VFX, and definitely with extreme tunnel-vision on the shots I was tasked on), so when the film was released, when I finally got to see it in the theatre... well, let's just say it wasn't the most fresh experience. However, your video may have remedied that.
Having had the privilege of working on it with the goal of achieving technical perfection among a large team of insanely talented artists, I hadn't had the time nor the capacity to appreciate the film as a whole with proper perspective. When I eventually sat down to watch the finished product for the first time, every surprise, spontaneity, and revelation in the film were old news falling on dulled ears. Although I did recognize that a few scenes are masterfully crafted by the filmmakers, the whole piece failed to resonate with me.
However, having just seen your video, I must say it is such a treat to hear your perspective on the film with this much passion, appreciation, and depth of exploration, that you have provoked me to look at this all-too-familiar project with brand new points of view. There's a lot to chew on, and I intend to take my time to process the ideas you've presented, as your video impacted me on quite a personal level. Cheers, and I appreciate the crazy amount of work you have put into this series! Bravo, well done sir!
Good job man 👍
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Thanks for helping work with this film
you are blessed to work with someone like Matt Reeves
oh shit a hollywood guy. great job dude. yall hit it outta the park. good luck on your next projects.
"This movie is perfect for me" I wish more film critics were honest about why they hated or loved a film. There are some that will tear apart a movie, or lavish it with praise dressing it up as "objective" criticism. When sometimes, the most impactful, or disappointing art is based on how it speaks to each of us.
Exactly how I feel
I wish I could like your comment twice
Oh my god yes. Like, I like and dislike the movies I like and dislike, but if somebody tells me that they love a movie I hate, I'm not gonna try to change their mind. I'm not gonna list reasons I hate it, or try to make them enjoy it less. I wish there were more people who had this principle, so many people try to ruin things for me that I enjoy because they didn't like them (the recent MCU, the prequel star warses, recent marvel comics, etc.) and it just makes me not want to talk about media with people because they're just gonna tear them apart.
It's the cinemasins brand movie criticism. Tiny nitpicks that just make you and everyone else like something less, no matter how good it may be, or how much someone may like it
When he said this movie is flawed, he made an objective critique. Objective criticism is normal, no need to mention it as if it doesn't exist.
@@y.a.pthered yes all movies have flaws- but what one person sees as a flaw and what another sees as a flaw is highly subjective in art. Objective criticism in a subjective medium is like trying to catch a waterfall with your hands, you might get some but a lot of it will pass by your fingers
Anyone else notice that through the progression of the three movies, Caesar gets more and more fluent in speaking English? Going from predominantly sign language in Rise, to more sign than struggled words in Dawn, then mostly words in War.
Ikr it was cool to see that progression
I was stunned for a sec when he spoke in WAR
Yeah obviously 💀
@@lazerfrogstudiosLMAOOO
He also goes from sounding strained and monstrous to sounding more like the actual actor
This is the most obvious piece of the whole trilogy
A few weeks ago I showed my girlfriend these movies. I told her that these were some of my favorite movies ever and I wanted to share them with her. She thought she wouldn't like them. She thought the idea sounded silly, but she did it for me. After 15 minutes into the first one she already started to show affection for the characters. She feel in love with Ceasar just like I did. She said "oh no" when ever something bad happened. She loved it and wanted desperately to see the next noe. While watching Dawn, Maurice became her favorite character. And she was split on who to root for. The apes or the humans. We watched War the very next evening. Now she was fully on the apes side. She wished that Maurice was real because she wanted him as a friend. And she was devastated when Cornelia and Blue Eyes died. Throughout the climax she she could barely sit still, it was so exciting. And at the end when Ceasar died, I looked over at her and I saw tears in her eyes. I was so happy that she not liked, but loved these movies. Her favorite one was Rise (the first one). I really hope these movies gets more attention through the years because by God the deserve it so damn much.
I hope you wifed her up 😂
She and you sound like lovely people
💯💯💯
I had the same experience with my wife, it was very validating lol. It might be one of the best trilogies ever made.
Literally the same exact experience for me and my girlfriend. She was so invested into every moment. Now that kingdom is coming out we're hyped for it
Bro are you me lol I just had the same experience with my girlfriend this past week
Brilliant video. Also when Maurice says "you are nova" he's telling her she's something new (translated from Portuguese), neither human nor ape.
Thank you! And wow, that Nova thing is really interesting. I did not know that. Not sure how intentional it was, but it's certainly fitting.
@@StoryStreet It makes sense to "re-purpose" the name "Nova" for this movie. Maybe the name itself was the spark that led to her character and the idea of the mutating simian flu.
@@StoryStreet Oh I would definitely say its purposeful. The latin for new is Novus. they knew what they were doing, and it resonates with the themes wou already mentioned. Beautiful vid btw; definitely already one of the best video essay channels out there; please keep it up as long as you want to do this
@@StoryStreet it's latin. Female adjective for new
@@LadyhawksLairDotCom I mean it could be but it could so just be a reference to the original Planet of the Apes
I'm among those who are surprised Rocket didn't get a mention. I always felt like Rocket is what Caesar wish Koba had been - what Koba could have been if he let go of his hatred, fear and anger. He's retrospective vindication for Caesar not putting Koba on a leash in Dawn - vindication that his idea with Koba was right and COULD work... it just so happens that the toast fell buttered side down, with Koba. With Rocket, though, it fell buttered side up and it paid off SO much.
Rocket's story arch and character growth is actually incredible and beautiful. He went from being Caesar's tormentor and primary antagonist in Rise, ready to kill him, to being so loyal and protective that he followed Caesar on a suicide mission. He went from Caesar's nemesis to willingly getting himself captured and thrown in a concentration camp where he would surely die just so he can relay the message to Caesar of the escape plan and slap Caesar into shape. He went from beating snot out of Caesar to willingly getting the snot beat out of him for Caesar. That's insane storytelling and it really hit me, personally.
He had no ambition to usurp the thrown - he really had that opportunity when Caesar left on his mission. He could have taken the apes and assumed himself as leader. But he didn't. He followed his brother on a mission he knew they probably wouldn't survive. His focus was protecting his brother and when they got to the camp, his focus was getting the apes to escape. It wasn't revenge against the humans who enslaved him in the zoo and treated him with cruelty; it wasn't revenge for the humans who, since Dawn, destroyed his home and killed his people. His focus was: Get my people out.
I can't let it go and let people miss that. Rocket is actually the depiction of what happens when you do it right. When you implement devotion to your people but don't get overtaken by "Us and Them".
Rocket is the story of success and growth. He is the beautiful story of what we wish humanity could be.
Waited a year for these videos (Part 2 and 3) and you finally delivered. Thanks for this trilogy - it was incredibly moving.
“It wasn’t the doll that killed him. It was his unwillingness to accept himself as anything but human.”
“It wasn’t the airplanes. It was beauty that killed the beast.”
Yeah, it was the beauty, but it was the airplanes too.
This is great but you seemed to miss out on a chance to talk about the big character arc Rocket went through up to this point. From the Bully alpha ape, to caring father, to understanding and compassionate friend when Caesar lost his son and wife. He was the one who told him that he understood what it was like to lose a son. That scene alone showed the compassion Rocket grew over the three movies.
Amazingly excited yet slightly saddened you've wrapped up this trilogy.
These are incredible stories and they absolutely deserved someone who can convey the Triumph, Tragedy and Beauty so artfully as yourself!
I don't know if you remember or not but back when you had only finished part 1, I thanked you for how thoroughly well you shined a light on these films. That sentiment still stands, thank you so much!
I'm excited to continue viewing your journey and seeing what projects you have in store.
Funny how in the first movie all Cesar wanted to be was a human. Now he got that horrifying wish in the end.
I rewatched this trilogy at my bachelor party, all 3 movies in one sitting, and it was incredible. I really hope this trilogy gets more attention as time goes on
Me too. I have some many things to say about it but no ones willing to listen lol😭
My kind of batchelor party lol
"Oracle, how can I live forever?"
"Be difficult to forget."
"How? Should I create art? Should I be famous? Or powerful?"
"You should be kind."
I'd have to make my own hour-long essay to fully articulate my feelings on this video, those that came before it, and the trilogy that inspired them all. So I think I'll just focus on my favorite part. You.
The way you construct these videos is... profound. The words you say, and the way that you say them, are perfect. They are... emotional, without seeming insincere, powerful, without seeming arrogant, and composed, without seeming scripted. And that's not to mention the music, the editing, the detail, and all the other countless things I'm sure I didn't even consciously notice. You mentioned a number of times how you make your videos, at least in part, in an attempt to matter, to create something for other people to experience. And I feel that I have to impress on you my absolute certainty that these videos, and this one in particular, have mattered, to at least one person.
Not all of us can come away from a piece of art knowing what it was trying to tell us. Sometimes we might need an interpretor, a translator, to help the message along. To remind us of the importance of compassion, of empathy, of selflessness. Of our capacity to forgive, and to be forgiven. To remind us that these things are real, that they live inside every person who has ever walked this planet of ours, including ourselves. No matter how often we tell ourselves otherwise. These movies may remind you, but *you* are one of the people who remind me, even if only for an hour. Even if only through a one-sided connection that may never be completed, much less made again. Despite all that, you helped me.
And I think that's beautiful.
Fine response... totally appropriate and true....Thanks Nathan. These are truly exquisite and deeply human videos. Thank you, @StoryStreet ...much appreciated🔥🙏🏾🔥
I read this is StoryStreet's voice
Just got to see that gut-punch of an ending and, I just got to say it, thanks man. I have never watched these movies, but I will surely check them out after watching this series from the beginning. I related so much to what you said in the beginning about being overly sentimental, socialy anxious and deeply imperfect and, as someone who wants to start making these kinds of videos, when you said I wasn't alone, it truly inspired me. Thank you so much.
You're gonna make me cry 😭 That's so nice! I wish you the best of luck with whatever you do!
@@StoryStreet Thanks man, I'll be following your channel closely, because you're one of the best to do it, and one day you'll have the subscribers you truly deserve
why would you do that lol
This is literally a masterpiece and a perfect movie. I agree with the pacing but the execution works masterfully
Oh hell yea, just found these videos and was wondering when the next was gonna drop. Watched both of them in the last few days. Absolutely amazing
Literally same
There are dozens of us!
@@ididntwanttomakethis6588 how’d you guys wander to those videos? I just started thinking about how good this trilogy was and wanted to watch some long form vids on it. I haven’t watched the movies in years but they popped up for some reason.
You lucky fucks lol I had to wait ages!
@@ThatGuyThai Me, too. 😁
“Individuality without separation” is such a meaningful statement
My favorite part of the movie isn’t the amazing drama or action, its watching Caesar speak fluid English. It’s incredible how far he’s come since Rise. There are even moments where I can see Andy Serkis in Caesar’s face.
I'm so glad that there are people who actually understand this story and its message.
I've seen a frustrating amount of people interpret this story as one of both sides being right, that both apes and humans are justified in their fear of domination and replacement, and because of that they could never co-exist.
This story is about how giving into fear leads to hatred and violence in endless perpetuity, its about how change is not something to be feared, and that there is always another way.
Nova showed that "primitive" humans could still live meaningful and happy lives alongside apes, it would just be different than before, she is a standing refutation to all the Colonel's notions, as well as all the viewers I expressed frustration with at the top of this comment.
Thank you for helping show people the message of Ceasar's Legend, that we don't have to give into our fear, our anger, our hatred, that we can always choose empathy, compassion, and love.
Thank you for helping to show us, that there is always another way.
mean to be fair, the last film, while still depicting Apes as being complicated and holding the potential to be both good and bad, 100% just makes the humans the bad guys in the end.
Like there are literally no redeeming qualities to the Colonel's group - you'd think that a trilogy about how humanity is capable of both good and bad would be able to show at least one of them do the right thing for once but it just doesn't.
Even at the end, the human that seemed the most sympathetic to Ceaser still chooses to finish him off and it's the ape who never showed any regret for his actions that gets "redemption". (by killing a human)
It muddies the message a bit, and is part of why I kinda disagree with this essay. I feel like this movie falls short of the message that StoryStreet wants it to tell - which the movie before it DID tell, and then promptly dropped for a vengeful father story.
When the commentary starts to compete with the run time of the movie, that’s when you know it’s gonna be amazing.
10/10 thank you for the journey
I mean the movie is twice as long as this video
I love the point about how humans dehumanize those who they deem to be “evil” or doing bad things. I’ve always said that. People don’t want to admit that the things “evil” people do are very, very human. Humans all have terrifying potential. Ignoring that potential and blaming something other than our humanity is how things get out of hand.
You just elevated the shit out of this movie for me, the entire trilogy really. I always loved it but didn't love 3 as much as 2 and now I need to revisit them all.
Respect bro. I love war more but we can all agree that these films are lovely
Holy fuck well done.
Your channel kicked off something in me that I didn't know I liked. I love watching analysis of story and construct of movies and video games now. You helped me find something I absolutely love now, that I had no idea about. I initially found you off of your Last of Us deep-dive. But man, your trilogy is an absolute masterclass. Thank you for all you do, and really all I can say is
Holy fuck well done.
I can't believe you have made me tear up at all three of these videos analyzing monkey movies. Incredibly rude, amazing work
Apes*
this made me feel. Feel peaceful, overwhelmed and most importantly at home. Thank you, you've brought me what this film brought you.
Exactly what I want to do with every video. Thank you.
Absolutely overwhelming! I'm in tears right now, not knowing how to describe the amazing experience I just had watching this video. All the honesty in this movie could only be rivaled with the same honesty you presented in this whole trilogy analysis. Congratulations on all your work and effort, may you still inspire so many others throughout the years!
A lot of hype riding on this one and it finally delivers on everything. Congrats on finishing this trilogy.
- with love, an offering to the algorithm.
Holy hell, I’ve been waiting on this. On a side note, this is in my top 3 of movie scores of all time.
It’s a damn good one.
The man who did the score for this movie got his big break doing the first orchestral score for a video game for the Lost World: Jurassic Park PS1. When Steven Spielberg heard it, he described Michael Giacchino as a young John Williams.
@@theemeraldepiphone644 no shit? That’s awesome!
Rev up those friars, time for part 4
The “You are Nova” line is very brilliant for me for all the reasons you mentioned plus the fact that nova means new in Latin. So Maurice basically tells her that she is something new…
Love your videos on the trilogy! Your Rise video happened to come out on the same week I first watched the movie so it was really satisfying to be watching your videos as I watched the trilogy…
“Cesars pride was his downfall” I thought I was watching a planet of the apes review not a history channel documentary about Ancient Rome. lol good job
Your trilogy of essays is incredible. I hope to see you do an analysis of Matt Reeves Batman because you seem to have such a great understanding of him, his work and his ideas.
that one shot of Batman with his grappling hook that Matt Reeves revealed a few weeks ago instantly reminded me of this movie. while I still want a Batfleck solo film, I'm massively hyped for The Batman and I think it will be a bonafide masterpiece.
My older brother once said, "If we were created in God's image, then that must mean we also have the inherent ability to create or destroy. And that humanity is defined by that choice. To create or destroy. As an actor, as an artist; I choose to create.
But most importantly, as a human being. I choose to create as well. Thank you for reminding me of that dude.
Your brother is a philosopher king.
@@ademideakintilo4568 narcissist
@@FuzzyCactusFilms don’t think you can infer that from one small blurb
You rise only to fall
The title alone gets me so excited to watch this part “the beautiful war”… such an amazing title, I’m glad he is shining a light on such a great series, after rise of the planet of the apes I feel like people, stopped hyping over this series
I watched this movie with my Grandma. She had never heard of these movies and she still walked away enjoying it. Love this film.
As a boy I was at the premiere of Pota68 and all sequels and my love for the original series ended up determining my thesis in Writing for Film in college. Your love and respect for the newest films and the originals are unparalleled for a much younger generation than mine. Fantastic, simply expressed, thought provoking and technically proficient in execution.
As a 60 year old you feel terribly alone as someone who lived and loved the phenomena that is Planet of the Apes but you made me dump the self pity of aging and marvel how your new generation has understood what Pota was and is trying to convey. Bravo! Good luck in all your endeavors, John M.
I can't express how much I love this trilogy of both films and videos
I am 52 yrs old. I grew up on the series...huge fan my whole life. Loved 5he new trilogy and ur analysis is amazing, deep and insightful. Thank u for the time u put into this
I'm so excited for Matt reeves the batman
This man killed it with the ape trilogy
And he killed it with the Batman!
@@Samwwrl best movie of the year so far
Can’t wait for the astonishing final instalment of this analysis, one of the most criminally underrated trilogies of all time
This is absolutely the best piece of content I have ever seen. Your work across this project is impactful and powerful and is so very strong. No matter where you go from here, no matter what you make next, I know I speak for many when I say we're all cheering you on.
The long wait is over, unfortunately found this series when the first video came out. Been here for the ride though!
This was an amazing trilogy of video analysis to watch
War is the best film of the trilogy, hands down. From the visuals to the music, to the performances and the themes and the writing. An underrated masterpiece that I hope becomes more esteemed with time.
I literally can't get through these videos without welling up with tears of sadness and hope for humanity. You're such an amazing writer. Thanks for the thoughtful essays.
This guy deserves so much more recognition. I’ve only recently found his channel and already his videos are some of my favorite videos. He is one of the only narrators that can keep my undivided attention for as long as these videos are.
Great job man and I can’t wait to see what you make next!
"I say it's a perfect movie, not because it's perfect, but because it's perfect for me; and I feel those are the stories with the greatest impact, the ones that sacrifice their appeal to many, for the sake of being as powerful as possible for a few"
Never before has anyone so eloquently summed up my feelings about 'Howard the Duck'.
Thank you sir.
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Respect for Rocket button
Every time I revisit the films I also find myself revisiting these videos.
Thank you for creating a beautifully worded tribute to this trilogy, With kingdom around the corner I hope it carries the same love and care poured into these 3 films.
Dude……….😢😢😢 as great of a trilogy this movie franchise is and was. You made 3 of my favorite documentaries of all time. I fucking love u. ❤❤❤
I cried a dozen times during the course of watching this whole series . Thank you for making it - and thank you to the brilliant humans who made these films.
59:46. I still remember watching this one morning as I was cleaning my room and as soon as I saw this, I burst into tears sobbing. You said it best, "We don't deserve to be forgiven or remembered." You're right. I can't forgive myself for my past. I have tears in my eyes even as I'm writing this. It gets me every time. I don't know if this video has helped me heal but I like to think so. Thank you brother. Thank you. 🙏
I'd kind of forgotten how much of an impression these movies left on me until you made these videos. I remember the first time I ever heard about coronavirus, I immediately thought about the opening of Dawn. I haven't rewatched them since, but you have made me want to. Thank you so much
I've just finished watching this trilogy for the first time and I can confirm the funky monkey trilogy is absolutely amazing, and I finally understand the praises behind it.
So many memorable moments... From Caesars first word, to the fight with Koba, to that intimately powerful final scene between Caesar and the Colonel. It's actually incredible how the quality of each film dramatically increased after the other. The whole cast and crew behind those movies crushed it.
Oh, and Maurice might be one of my new favourite side characters in fiction.
You have done this trilogy justice, Thank you
"In that way, we become connected...." It's true, I subscribed... these three movies are my favorite trilogy, all because of Caesar and his humanity. I never thought I'd be confronted with a non-human protagonist that captured so much emotion and nobility and authenticity. I always root for the underdog, but stories about how non-human characters display the most humanity touch my heart on a different level, and inspire me to uphold human virtue and all the good it CAN accomplish, even when I'm confronted with the idea that people are not all good. I'm glad I watched your videos, I've watched plenty of video essays about this series, but yours introduced me to a lot of themes that I didn't know about, and somehow made the trilogy even better for me. Thanks for all the insight, you definitely expanded my ability to explain why these films mean so much to me. I'll be sticking around to see what you work on next 🙂
I’ve watched just about all of your videos, and I have to thank you. Besides Chris Stuckmann and a few others, you’re the only CZcamsr who truly admired this trilogy for what it is. This has been an amazing video series. Keep up the good work 👍
The Planet of the Apes trilogy is a masterpiece. It's my favorite of movies.
Dude was making video essays about how great this series was BEFORE it was profitable. Much respect.
I started with your original video for the trilogy, and am still downright astounded the channel has not exploded. You're quality is fantastic, being both captivating and intelligent. It won't be long until it goes for the skies. Thank you for the content man!
It's absolutely criminal that you don't have more subs or views. I only discovered your channel because I rewatched the Apes trilogy and was wondering why it was getting so little coverage. You definitely should be proud of your work on this one because it left such a big impact on me. In the past and very recently, I've had so much trouble learning to forgive myself for the mistakes I've made and the people I've hurt. Your final thoughts that we can all choose to do good, no matter what we've done in the past, really helped me come to terms with myself in a lot of ways. From the bottom of my heart, thank you
Beautiful video.
A perfect trilogy of such human dissections for a perfect trilogy of films
Thank you storystreet
Genuinely brought a tear to my eye at the end, and I don’t think any video essay has had that affect on me before
Been waiting for this one. Because of your videos, I finally bought the trilogy on 4K and rewatched them all and was reminded for the final time how perfect the trilogy is to stand alongside the best of them.
PS - Can’t wait to see Matt Reeve’s version of The Batman
Again, I’m so glad someone finally gave this trilogy the respect it deserves. I don’t see a lot of people talk about it and I didn’t see a lot of people talk about it when it was coming out, so thanks for doing this. I was going to do a retrospective similar to this, but you’ve accomplished more than I ever could. Great job.
I thank you so much for not only doing the video on such a underrated trilogy, but the passion and research you have put into every single one. Keep up the work!
i can't possibly articulate how excited i was when this popped into my sub box
thanks for all the work you've done here man
What an amazing video, what an amazing series. i found this so moving, thank you!
At 75 thousand subscribers you taken hours, perhaps days of your time to provide a truly impressive analysis of a story I could never have possibly understood on such a deep level. Thank you for that. I hope your subscriber count grows to reflect the effort poured into such in depth work
I have nothing to say but thank you. This series has been incredible.
I just watched the movies again and your three videos directly after each one and I don’t have the words to say how I feel. All I can say really is that I’m deeply moved and through viewing your videos fallen in love with these films. When they first came out I wasn’t blown away, maybe because I didn’t see the deeper meaning or because at the time I felt they were slow or clunky in parts but now… amazed at the triumph, tragedy and beauty of them. Thank you for the endless hours that must have been spend creating and editing your great work. In future years these films will live on and people will find them as beautiful as you have. Every blessing and king may your work continue to inspire and move us deeply.
“…the guns are real!- The bullets are not! I hope!”
That cracked me up hahaha
Dude you are severely underrated. These videos have more care and effort put into them than most CZcams red shows lmao. This trilogy was EPIC ✅
I'm so glad I came across your Rise video almost a year ago and have gotten to see some of the best analysis of a trilogy I think deserved that recognition but always got forgotten about despite critical and box office success. Great work dude. You put all of your efforts into these videos and I'm glad you're out there making great videos.
Wow. I don't think I've ever been so deeply affected by a youtube video. I can't imagine how hard this was to make, not the editing and recording stuff, but consciously choosing to tell millions of people the things you fear the most is one of the bravest things i've ever seen. I've struggled with those same questions and issues, and I want to say thank you for showing me I'm not alone. Please please please don't stop making these types of videos, but also know you've already made a huge impact on myself and millions of others, and you don't need to worry about a lasting impression anymore. You already did it.
And I'm sure the people in your life are also greatly affected by you every day. I can say with 100% confidence, you will not be forgotten anytime soon, and this video will not be forgotten anytime soon. Neither will Caesar and his story, and everything you've brought to light about it.
Thanks
This was the perfect trilogy of movies.
You paid absolute respect to them with the perfect trilogy of videos.
My dude… seriously. These were an amazing watch.
I already LOVED these movies, but your videos just solidified them as possibly my favorite of all time.
The way you did justice to the movies, the music, the actors, and everyone/everything else that brought them to life.
Just amazing.
Legend.
this is a really excellent analysis on War for the planet of the apes.
This one is my personal favorite of the trilogy, it’s nice that the planet of the apes series is done
I watched your first video at the height of a relationship. And the 2nd one came out during the breakup. This third one came out now when I’m feeling my lowest low. I know it doesn’t have much to do with this series of yours, but man this video helped me today.
This is a very inspiring video, and I just gotta thank you for it. Your perspective on humanity, the “we’re here, we’re alive”, rang so much.
I look forward to seeing what you do next, from the bottom of my heart thank you.
Absolute Cinema. Im glad i remembered to come back and watch this, since i watched the first two years ago. Thank you for the video, it was lovely, and got me in my feels. The Apes trilogy will always be a masterpiece.
what a fantastic journey of a beautiful trilogy of movie and analysis video
Your reviews of this trilogy are the best on this entire site. I literally cry every time I watch them; you bring so much emotion and insight into these awesome works of art. Excellent job.
I am crying now. Great videos. Can't wait for whatever you do next.
Alex from someone who considers herself a writer/filmmaker who has almost lost faith in anything anymore, after watching your video here, I cannot wait to get home to finish writing my script and more. You matter. What you are doing matter. I don't know you but I know you if you know what I mean. You have done with this video what I dream to do with my films and writings. And I know how much it would mean for me to see someone say these words to me after watching or reading my work. Thank you for your beautiful work. ❤
An incredible movie trilogy with an even more incredible video trilogy. After the video I found my self looking for a video of similar quality and the emotional weight that I felt at the end and could not find it. Thank you for the series and good luck with the next I know I will be watching.
Alex, you are my absolute hero, this has been the best journey through some of my favourite films done in such a lovely fascinating and sincere way. Hats off and much thanks
This was the only one of the Caesar trilogy films I saw in theaters (never seeing Rise or Dawn is a regret I will take to the grave) and despite the trailers promising a giant showdown, I found myself liking this deeply personal story so much more than what had been promised. There have been so many things about this trilogy that I had already loved and had already considered it deserving of a place next to other classic trilogies such as the original Star Wars and LOTR but you’ve help me find even more to love about these films which I didn’t even think was possible. And that deserves a standing ovation. Keep up the amazing work.
One great trilogy birthed another great trilogy. Thank you so much for the effort you put into making these videos!
When I get home I'm gonna watch all 3 parts again in a row
This has to be the most amazing series of videos I've had the luck of ever witnessing in CZcams. Thanks a lot for dedicating your time to making this happen
You completely left me in tears. I love these films but now you have shed a new light on them for me. Thank you for that message at the end, it was very powerful and really touched my heart. THANK YOU.
"We will destroy the fucking PLANET if it means we are not dominated." Is a beautiful line and I humbly request permission to insert it into every single gods damned thing i write related to these subjects until I die.
Along with the theme of fear and separation and killing/dominating being the easy way out...
"Normally, if given the choice between doing something and nothing, I'd choose to do nothing.
But I will do something if it helps someone else do nothing.
I'd work all night, if it meant nothing got done."
Ron Swanson.
Can't wait for the video on Kingdom.
Been following this from the start and haven’t been disappointed through any of it. Thank you for covering one of my favorite movie series of all time. (I’m a big Planet of the Apes fan, from the old ones to the new ones to the one no one talks about that I own on dvd anyway.)
Your conclusion on the trilogy was fantastic and I’m ready to ask all my friends if they want to cry over apes with me.
Thank you so much for making these. You go so in depth, cover every conceivable aspect of what makes these films special. Your passion for them is evident, and it's been amazing seeing these new sides to this perfect trilogy with you.
I loved the character evolution of Cesar. He managed to extremely quickly gain not only intelligence, but also all the values his comrades and also the villains taught him. I think that's partly attributed to to the same thing that makes us question the world so much when we're kids, to think about it. He recently gained the capacity of having that kind of knowledge, so he's very easily influenced by the things that happen to him.
This trilogy of videos has been absolutely beautiful, thanks for sharing.
17:51, you made me mad in the first half with last of us 2, and hit me hard with twd, you absolute madman, godspeed.
Was so excited for this one, after I watched the first two videos I had to do a rewatch of the trilogy again and love them so much. Always love hearing someone's passionate thoughts on things they like and you've made some amazing videos here. Thanks for sharing these with us and good luck with everything else you do and make!