Honest Trailers Season 1 Episode 62 Honest Trailers - Planet of the Apes (2001)

In this episode of Honest Trailers, we take a look at the 2001 remake of "Planet of the Apes". The episode starts off by poking fun at Tim Burton's eccentric directing style and how he seems to have a fascination with spirals. From there, the narrator introduces us to the film's protagonist, Captain Leo Davidson, who is played by Mark Wahlberg.

The trailer goes on to mock the film's plot, which involves human astronauts traveling through time and landing on a planet ruled by intelligent apes. The trailer jokes about the similarities to other sci-fi franchises like Star Trek and Star Wars, and how the film tries to be both a serious sci-fi drama and an action blockbuster.

Throughout the trailer, the narrator laughs at the many absurdities and plot holes in the film, pointing out how the apes are the dominant species despite not having opposable thumbs, and how the humans suddenly develop a primitive language despite having gone through time without any significant changes. The narrator also pokes fun at the film's heavy-handed themes of prejudice and oppression, pointing out how they are poorly executed and lack nuance.

The trailer then moves on to criticize the film's visual effects, which were groundbreaking at the time but now look dated and unconvincing. The apes' makeup is mocked for looking more like masks than natural features, and the CGI is criticized for being too cartoony. The trailer even goes as far as to say that the original Planet of the Apes from 1968 had better looking apes, despite having a fraction of the budget.

Overall, the Honest Trailer for Planet of the Apes (2001) is a funny and entertaining takedown of a film that was widely regarded as a disappointment when it was released. The trailer highlights the film's flaws and shortcomings in a way that is both light-hearted and insightful, making it a must-watch for both fans and detractors of the film.