Matt Reeves compares Dawn of the Planet of the Apes to The Godfather
Exclusive: "It's The Godfather with Apes"
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In issue 221 of Total Film magazine , Dawn of the Planet of the Apes director Matt Reeves has big ambitions for this summer's simian action blockbuster.
Inside the issue - which is available for just £2.99 on your iPad - Reeves admits that he's planning for a smarter, sharper and serious sequel to 2011's surprise hit.
"I wanted it to be Apocalypse Now. .. I wanted it to be Lawrence of Arabia " the director smiled, before stopping to reconsider.
"No, think The Godfather with apes."
Let's home those horses the apes are riding on keep their heads!
For more on Dawn of the Planet of the Apes , pick up the brand new issue of Total Film, which is out now, and includes an exclusive look at Jupiter Ascending and a stunning Sci-Fi Preview full of fascinating features from the hottest Sci-Fi movies heading your way.
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