Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes poster

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
7.1

Overview

Several generations following Caesar's reign, apes – now the dominant species – live harmoniously while humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all he's known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

Drawing from the established thematic concerns of the *Planet of the Apes* franchise, the film is inferred to critique authoritarianism, social inequality, and environmental degradation, aligning its dominant themes with left-leaning values.

The movie explores themes of historical memory, authoritarianism, and the challenges of building equitable societies through an allegorical narrative centered on ape civilization. While it critiques power dynamics and the distortion of communal values, its representation and narrative do not explicitly engage with human identity politics or recast traditional human roles.

Secondary

Based on the provided information, 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' does not feature explicit LGBTQ+ representation or themes. Reviews and analyses available do not mention any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives, indicating that this aspect is either minimal or not a focus of the film's content or critical reception.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes does not feature any explicit or allegorical portrayal of transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on ape society and its struggles, with no discernible engagement with trans identity in its plot or character development.

The film features Mae, a human female character, who plays a significant role in the narrative and participates in action sequences. However, her contributions to combat are primarily through strategic actions, stealth, and the use of firearms or explosives, rather than direct physical combat where she defeats male opponents.

The provided information indicates no specific instances of gender swap or significant gender role reversal for established characters in "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes." The narrative maintains traditional gender roles for its ape and human characters.

The film introduces MacDonald, a Black human character, who is pivotal to its racial allegories. However, there is no indication that this character, or any other, was previously established as a different race in prior canon, thus not meeting the definition of a race swap.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.1

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.8
The Movie Database logo
7.1

Critic Ratings

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8.0
Metacritic logo
6.6

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