Rotten
Hokey and slapdash.
Variety
Beneath the Planet of the Apes
The bizarre world of "Planet of the Apes" was only the beginning...
1970 · 1h 35m · G
Adventure, Mystery, Science Fiction
Directed by
Ted Post
Overview
The sole survivor of an interplanetary rescue mission lands on the planet of the apes, and uncovers a horrible secret beneath the surface.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
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37%
Tomatometer
Fresh
This first sequel to Planet of the Apes isn't bad, but already shows the way the original conception was to degenerate into routine comic strip adventure.
Time Out
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