Louis goes ape for this HD release of Fox’s saga of simian domination…

It was therefore with great relish that I found the review discs for this set sitting on my doorstep.

There are five movies in the series, and this box set includes them all.

4 stars

Its a good story line, and the discs help with plenty of features to keep you occupied.

My only gripe is the introduction by the animated ape, an orangutan called Lawgiver.

Looking at the extras there is loads to plough through.

4 stars

The aspect ratio is 2.35:1 and is framed in a letterbox format.

If your TV supports it, it’s possible for you to expand this out without too many issues.

However, it all adds to the feel of the movie.

4 stars

Textures on costumes and backgrounds are superb, and dont suffer at all when they are shot indoors.

Altogether, though, the first three movies offer a superb conversion that offers excellent visual quality.

The last two films in the series offer adequate but not stunning visuals.

4 stars

In places, darker scenes show artefacts and there is inconsistency in the transfer.

Colours offer stunning visuals one second, but sometimes fall flat or go grainy in the following scenes.

Reds are bright one second and then go flat the next.

4 stars

Finally, well concentrate on the box and the other items that are included with it.

Altogether, a delicious package.

Youll note that I have said very little about the plot with regard to these movies.

4 stars

Altogether, as a package, this is a stunning box set.

Thank god they didnt include the remake.

Films:

Planet Of The Apes Evolution isout now.

30 December 2008

Rating:

5 out of 5