Regarding Apes; 1968 original only for me. However, I think the reveal in Escape is a fantastic scene. "Gentlemen, welcome to the United States Of....."

Escape is a bit of a guilty pleasure for me. I'll watch it if I happen to stumble across it on cable.

Regarding the Batman title; I'm with Boost on this one. Rise has been worn out. I'm surprised they weren't more inventive. Truth be told, I have that same feeling about Catwoman & Bane. But we'll see. Nolan may surprise me and pull one out of a hat.