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Nothing captures the imagination like an anthropomorphic monkey.
stories about our closest living relatives have proven a surefire way to get audiences bums on seats.
Kevin Durand as Proximus in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
The tenth (tenth!)
as a thoroughly entertaining post-apocalyptic adventure.
Humans are few and far between, and those who do emerge from the shadows are feral and mute.
Owen Teague, Freya Allen and Peter Macon in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
), with Proximus hell-bent on advancing his species through the discovery of human technologies.
For starters,Kingdomuses the absence of Caesar to its strength.
It leaves you wondering when, if, and how this centuries-spanning story will end.
Kevin Durand as Proximus in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Proximus is also a refreshingly interesting villain.
He believes that the only way to assert true dominance is tobecomehuman, in a way.
He despises humanity, but his hate is driven by envy.
Travis Jeffery, Owen Teague and Lydia Peckham in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
The CGI-fueled set pieces inKingdomare downright jaw-dropping, mind.
Kingdomis also packed to the rafters with nods toApesmovies past.
