This review highlights the action-packed nature of "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," suggesting the film heavily features ape characters.
The title "pulls out all the action stops" implies the movie delivers thrilling, large-scale action sequences.
The review mentions "franchise fatigue," hinting that the film might rely too heavily on familiar tropes within the Planet of the Apes series.
The review suggests the movie sets the stage for a sequel, but questions whether this continuation feels earned by the story.
The phrase "still life and art in the ape-verse" implies the film offers an interesting story within the Planet of the Apes universe, despite potential shortcomings.
The review mentions "thudding repetition," suggesting some action scenes or plot elements might feel repetitive.
Though the review doesn't explicitly mention Caesar, the title "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" implies the film builds upon the events of previous films where Caesar.
Overall, the review suggests "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" offers exciting action but might be weighed down by franchise tropes and a potentially unnecessary sequel hook.