Pick of the week
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
For all the attention it gives to Marvel and Pixar, perhaps the best corner of Disney+ is the one with all the Planet of the Apes films in it. They’re all there, from the Charlton Heston original and its increasingly unhinged 1970s sequels to the more sombre new additions. And now the collection is up to date, thanks to the addition of this year’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Set 300 years after the last movie, Maze Runner director Wes Ball’s adventure serves as both a gripping and grownup exploration of political tribalism and a bridge to a potential full Planet of the Apes remake. Maybe not the most essential instalment ever, but it’s still pretty darn great.
Out now, Disney+
