Why Planet of the Apes (1968) Is More Than a Movie About Talking Monkeys​

Planet of the Apes is an American science fiction movie from 1968 that challenges how we judge intelligence and identity. It has a solid story told with masterful pacing and visual storytelling. It’s an ancient tale retold, from when we were living in caves – the fear of apes taking over. Planet of the Apes challenges our familiarity to what we know as true, as all great movies do.