Apes Quote by Matt Reeves
![“What I thought was so great about Rise [of the Planet of the Apes ] was that it wasn't a retelling; it was an entering of the universe at a different point. So it's Planet of the Apes. We already know the ending. There's no mystery in that! It becomes Planet of the Apes. So it's not about what is…” quote by Matt Reeves](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1a1/matt-reeves-19952_apes_what-i-thought-was-so-great-about-rise-o_678103.jpg)
“What I thought was so great about Rise [of the Planet of the Apes ] was that it wasn't a retelling; it was an entering of the universe at a different point. So it's Planet of the Apes. We already know the ending. There's no mystery in that! It becomes Planet of the Apes. So it's not about what is at the end; it's about how did we get there? And that enabled something that was totally fresh, which was an ape-point-of-view movie.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
The film offers a fresh perspective by exploring the story from the apes' viewpoint, focusing on the journey rather than the known outcome.
In simple terms: A story told from a new perspective emphasizes the journey over the ending.
Key Takeaway
Seek novel viewpoints to revitalize familiar narratives.
Themes
storytelling
perspective
innovation
journey
Mood
inquisitive
analytical
Type
interpretive
creative
When to use this quote
- film analysis
- creative writing
- media studies
Key Concepts
narrative theory
viewpoint analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What new angles can you apply to familiar stories?
- How does perspective shift audience empathy?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on perspective may overlook plot coherence.
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