One of the most acclaimed yet somewhat under-discussed science fiction franchises in film history is the Planet of the Apes saga. Set predominantly on a post-apocalyptic Earth where humans have fallen out of power and apes have become the superior, intelligent species, these films have examined themes such as race relations, animal cruelty, and even what it means to be human in the first place.
9 General Ursus Portrayed by James Gregory In some respects, General Ursus serves as the Boba Fett of the Planet of the Apes franchise. He has an interesting appearance, we see him carry himself well in action, and he has enough of a reputation and personality that he stands out among the other gorilla soldiers. But he does not get as much screen time compared to the other apes in the series, yet he is still one of their most merchandised characters.
7 Bad Ape Portrayed by Steve Zahn Bad Ape is the closest the modern films have come to having an outright comic relief character, but even he has a rather tragic past. Originally on exhibit at the Sierra Safari Zoo, this old and slightly kooky chimpanzee was called a bad ape so many times by his human handlers that he believed it was his name. But as the Simian Flu began to spread, while humans got sick and died, Bad Ape and his fellow apes got smarter.
While Zira was by no means a saint, having a headstrong personality and a prejudice against gorillas and orangutans, she was also one of the few apes in the series who recognized the same flaws in both human and ape society. She served as a reminder that ape society as a whole is not the true enemy, as she actively sought to prevent the arrogance of both man and ape from destroying the future and paid for it with her life.
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