Before you see the movie read the original novelFirst published more than thirtyfive years ago Pierre Boulles chilling novellaunched one of the greatest science... » 

Before you see the movie read the original novelFirst published more than thirtyfive years ago Pierre Boulles chilling novellaunched one of the greatest science fiction sagas in motion picture historyfrom the classic 1968 movie starring Charlton Heston and Roddy McDowellthrough four sequels and two television series . . . and now the newest filmadaptation directed by Tim Burton.In the nottoodistant future three astronauts land on what appears to be aplanet just like Earth with lush forests a temperate climate and breathableair. But while it appears to be a paradise nothing is what it seems.They soon discover the terrifying truth On this world humans are savagebeasts and apes rule as their civilized masters. In an ironic novel of nonstopaction and breathless intrigue one man struggles to unlock the secret of aterrifying civilization all the while wondering Will he become the savior ofthe human race or the final witness to its damnation? In a shocking climaxthat rivals that of the original movie Boulle delivers the answer in amasterpiece of adventure satire and suspense. «