War for the Planet of the Apes is setting itself up as an unlikely contender, officially launching its huge Oscar campaign today.
It might sound weird to have a film starring motion-capture apes in the Best Picture race, but think about it.
War for the Planet of the Apes is a fantastic ending to a bafflingly good series, and seeing i get the recognition it deserves could only be a good thing for Hollywood.
They feel, based on response since its opening July 14, that the movie itself will take care of the rest.