One of the more admirable "Apes" sequels, warts and all.
LYTRules.com
July 07, 2005
One of the best sequels ever, building on the story while re-delivering what fans liked about the first
Time Out
January 26, 2006
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.
[A] quickie follow-up that vainly tries to imitate the look of the original on an obviously limited budget, and for the most part, eschews the philosophical, social, and racial subtext of the first film in favor of straightforward shoot-em-up.