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List Price: $179.98 | | Label: 20th Century Fox
Salesrank: 15156
Released: March 28, 2006 |
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MPAA Rating: G (General Audience)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
Six Planet of the Apes films, the complete television episodes (both live action and animated).
Genre: Science Fiction
Rating: NR
Release Date: 28-MAR-2006
Media Type: DVD
Description of Planet of the Apes - The Ultimate DVD Collection:
While provoking neither the decades of spin-offs of the Star Trek franchise or the cultural staying power of the Star Wars universe, Planet of the Apes nonetheless lives in the hearts of many a Sunday afternoon TV-watcher. A high water mark for prosthetic movie magic, this primate-vs-man epic--spanning four movies, a TV series, and an animated series--was as integral to the 1970s as Led Zeppelin or muscle cars. So how to properly pay tribute to a science fiction franchise about intelligent apes roaming a post-apocalyptic earth?
In a freaking ape head boxed set, man.
It's true. 20th Century Fox packaged the entire run--movies, TV series, animated series, and the 2001 Tim Burton remake--in Caesar's head. Actually, the 14 discs are efficiently packaged in a fold-out book that slides into the bust's back. The bust is smartly dressed in green canvas, with zippers that don't actually lead to pockets. The hair is a luxurious mane that could have been wasted on at least three toupes. Put this masterpiece of DVD packaging on a shelf and watch it catch the gaze of everyone who walks into the room. Unfortunately, the set does not come with any supplemental reading material; an essay or two on the impact of Planet of the Apes would have been nice. The set is limited to 10,000 copies and comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity. For those who don't want to commit to the full ape head experience, most of the discs in this set--sans the animated series, TV show, and Tim Burton remake--can be had in the Planet of the Apes Legacy Boxset --Ryan Boudinot
Planet of the Apes - The Ultimate DVD Collection Reviews:
The Bust itself makes everything worth while!!! 
2008-08-01 - The ultimate collection doesn't lie when you get mostly everything... Seriously, apes apes and more apes... and I couldn't be happier! The ape bust is great for staring down employees around the desk for intimidation. It has stopped workers in their walking paths everyday. It's the glare of a determined ape which no man can escape. I'm glad i made this purchase and have filled the ape void I have had since the first time I watched "Planet of the Apes".
Best Collection Ever!
2008-07-31 - These movies are just a great slice of sci-fi pop culture. The original was still the best but the whole universe is fun to take in. I especially loved the cartoon collection, not because it was good, because it was so bad it was good. I had a blast going through it and i love the collectable angle of packaging it in the head of an APE.
Complete Collection of Planet of the Apes DVDs
2008-03-18 - You simply cannot beat this collection of Planet of the Apes DVDs. It literally has every single thing you could possibly want. It has the original movie, which was outstanding and really is the best individual movie of the entire genre. It has all five of the sequels, which at times border on the cheesy, but if you are an Apes fan and loved them as a kid, you'll certainly want these as well. It has the ENTIRE television series, which I loved as a kid. It has all the animated (cartoon) series, which I don't care for too much. And it has the 2001 remake of the original Planet of the Apes. And finally, it has a disc with all bonus features.
All the discs are of very high quality reproduction with no problems.
You just can't beat having such a comprehensive collection that includes everything you would want if you are a Planet of the Apes fan, and then some.
Great Gift for Apes Fans
2008-01-20 - I purchased this for a Planet of the Apes fan. I do not know a lot about the series but she was absolutely elated with the gift. What was cool is that this has pretty much every movie and TV show. At first I did not think that the latest movie was in the pack. But, it was.
Definitely a good pick as a gift based on my experience.
YOU'LL GO APE! OVER THE ULTIMATE BOX SET!
2007-07-03 - Wow! What a set! If you love POTA's Then you gotta have this set! All the films,TV episodes,documentaries and cartoons.....you name it,it's here! all remastered and looking great! It even comes in a very cool Caesar ape's head! The only thing they could have added is the director's cut of "Conquest". This is a must have for the ape fan! The original film is a classic, but the sequels vary in quality, unfortunately the budget was cut lower on each film and it shows! It's still a fun series.
1)Planet Of The Apes 5 stars
2)Beneath The Planet Of The Apes 3 1/4 stars
3)Esacpe From The Planet Of The Apes 3 1/2 stars
4)Conquest Of The Planet Of The Apes 2 1/2/ stars
5)Battle For The Planet Of The Apes 2 stars
