Planet of the Apes: Original vs Remake… Who Wins?

One of the greatest sci-fi movies ever made… and the controversial reboot that tried to reinvent it.In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we journey to a world where apes rule over humanity to compare the ground-breaking sci-fi classic Planet of the Apes, starring Charlton Heston, with the ambitious reboot Planet of the Apes, directed by Tim Burton and starring Mark Wahlberg.The 1968 original became a sci-fi landmark with its unforgettable twist ending, powerful themes about humanity, and revolutionary makeup effects that helped launch one of cinema’s most famous franchises. Decades later, the 2001 reboot attempted to bring the story back with modern visual effects, a new interpretation of the ape society, and a very different ending.Mart and Trev break down the history of the franchise, the iconic makeup effects, the action and themes of both films, and the biggest changes between the original and the reboot.Does the 1968 classic still stand as the ultimate Planet of the Apes story…or does the 2001 reboot deserve another look?Take your stinking paws off the remote… the debate starts now.Two long time friends, one podcast.This is The Deja Review.Enjoy the episode and remember to like, follow and tell your friends.As always a massive thank you to Little Foil Fish for our theme tune - ⁠ @LittleFoilFish ⁠Mart & TrevSubscribe to our Podcast - ⁠ @TheDejaReview TIMESTAMP00:00 Introduction to Deja Review01:11 Exploring Planet of the Apes03:09 Behind the Scenes: Production Insights06:03 Character Analysis and Themes08:57 Cinematic Techniques and Special Effects11:51 Comparing Original and Remake14:45 Cultural Impact and Legacy18:11 Thoughts and Reflections on the Original36:01 Rick Baker - The Art of Makeup Effects39:17 Casting Choices and Oscar Nominations40:43 Connections to Previous Episodes42:09 Plot Holes and Logical Inconsistencies46:05 Ambiguous Endings and Theories49:27 Character Development and Evolution52:15 Tim Roth's Performance and Character Dynamics55:41 Remake vs Original: Comparing Lead Actors and Female Roles58:35 Remake vs Original: A Comparative Analysis01:00:02 5 to 1: David WarnerKeywords:Planet of the Apes, Charlton Heston, Tim Burton, John Chambers, Rod Serling, Twilight Zone, makeup effects, Rick Baker, film remake, iconic twist ending, cultural impact#planetoftheapes #PlanetOfTheApes1968 #PlanetOfTheApes2001 #charltonheston #rickbaker #timburton #scifimovies #movieremakes #classicscifi #thedejareview