I just watched Planet of The Apes, the 1968 version starring Charleton Heston. It was strange, but I suppose quite innovative for the 60s.
I’m not sure I can really say I enjoyed it, but it was interesting to finally see a movie that a lot of people talk about. Up next is watching the 2001 remake with Mark Wahlberg. Of course the special effects will be better, but I’m more curious to see how they changed (or didn’t) the story.
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Comment by Mark on July 19, 2011 at 3:17 pm
Let us know when you decide if you enjoyed it or not. Hope it doesn’t take too long.
Maybe it’s me but I just don’t see how “In a World Gone Mad”, this post is remotely related to that title. I just don’t see the point of this post at all. Just a random thought??? Keep it to yourself. Let us know when you have something profound to share with the world.
Comment by Laurel on July 19, 2011 at 8:08 pm
I used “In a world gone mad” because the character Taylor, played by Heston, talks about how he’s in a “madhouse” since everything is upside-down. Apes are the rulers and man the animals. Don’t you think that would qualify for a little madness?
Comment by Logan C. Adams on July 19, 2011 at 10:20 pm
“Ape shall not kill ape”
Comment by Jodi on July 20, 2011 at 8:53 am
I remember seeing that movie shown on one of the TV networks when I was a kid. The scene where Heston finds his buddy in the cage and discovers he’s had exploratory brain surgery – eeks! that freaked me out. For me, it is still one of the most disturbing images from 1970′s era movies. That and the little dog with the human head from “Invasion of the Body Snatchers!” Freaky! Hey, belated congrats on being named “Blogger of the Week” last week.
Comment by Laurel on July 20, 2011 at 5:57 pm
Jodi, I agree about the scene when he realizes his friend has been operated on. Freaky!
And thanks!