Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: July 11, 2014
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docsavageJan 10, 2015
Great movie, easily the very best of the Planet of the Apes series. All the characters were believable, probably more so the apes, with beautifully rendered facial expressions and emotions. A fantastically impressive surprise!
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HjkathmanJul 20, 2014
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first thing I want to get out of the way is the stellar performance of the great Andy Serkis. His portrayal of Cesar has been one of the best acted characters ever seen on film. He did that in 'Rise' and continues to do this in 'Dawn'; I have a great respect for this rising star who is thankfully becoming more and more recognized and I just want him to continue to do his amazing work. That being said, when the Oscar come by, the internet will most definitely want Serkis to be nominated as best actor. This would be amazing if this happened, but considering the predictability of the Academy's opinions, Serkis is unfortunately not going to get any awards. Is this a bad thing, no. in the grand scheme of film, I have found that the Oscars don't hold as much impact as they have in the past; and at the end of the day, Whether or not Serkis will be recognized by some over critical scholars should not impact Our love for an actor who love what he does and will continue to do what he loves.
With that out of the way, How does the film hold? In a word: amazingly.This provoking telling of the rising tension between the hyper-intelligent apes and the struggling remains of humanity brings out a complexity and intriguing narrative filled with relate able characters, superb visuals, and awe inspiring cinematography.
First, it is worth mentioning that Toby Keball as Koba gives an chilling performance almost equal to the level of Serkis's acting, Caesars right hand man, serving as the extreme side of one side of the spectrum in the Apes Vs Humans conflict in which years of former experimentation has made this scarred ape completely distrustful of humans.On the other side of this spectrum is the well advertised Gary Oldman character Dreyfus (who goes without saying does a good job), leader of the last of humanity. The film exercises many parallels between the humans and apes, and here we see just how similar these two characters are. Both have been greatly affected by the other side, and as a result both are willing to go to great extremes in revenge to another. In the center of this conflict is the human mediator Malcolm and his family, a also solid performance given by Jason Clarke. All of the characters are given a good amount of time to develop and characterization, which make the plot even more morally grey and excitingly tense.
As for the Storytelling, the film made a point to clearly define the view points of each side, so when both side erupt into all out war, it make the viewer emotionally conflicted in who they would like to win. This is greatly attributed to the spectacular visuals and cinematography. At this point it goes without saying that the visuals to this are breathtaking, the Mo-Cap and the CG I have made these ape so realistic to the point of any hint of the illusion being completely destroyed by the subtle details and realism that makes these apes come to the screen. It is something to note that many of the shots in this filming help bring out the complete range of emotion this brings out, from all out chaos, to silent mourning. The great cinematography comes out in the films action scene, bringing out great shots amongst these well thought out battle scenes. (SLIGHT SPOILER NOTE: One of the best demonstrations of this is in the scene where Koba hijacks a tank and rams it into the human compound as the camera follows the head of the tank spinning around, giving an amazing panoramic view of the battle).
You might be wondering why i'm not scoring this a ten. In this amazing film, i have a small knit the size of a tick clinging on the amazingly solid and strong gorilla that is this film. My one complaint is some of the comparatively underdeveloped human character. The main ones are Malcolm girlfriend and son, who serve as an emotional core for Malcolm, but fail to receive any characterization, this isn't all the way their fault, both of them are good actors, but they are never presented with any opportunities to show any individual characteristics. However, giving more time for them would have taken time away from developing the other characters, so ill take it as it is. However, this does not excuse my least favorite character Carver, who was unfortunately reduced to the standard "jerky character who is necessary to the group but we all know will end up ruining everything". Again, I don't Blame the actor Kirk Acevedo, but I do think that in a story that focuses on such morally ambiguous characters and situations there is a character who show no redeeming value. However, any complaints are immediately eclipses by the immense shadow casted by the amazing Caesar and the rest of this film. In a film industry full of "Tammys" and "Transformers: Age of Extinctions", you should do your self a favor and enjoy this amazing film in hope that future summer blockbusters can rise to this level.… Expand
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GekkoSoldier1Aug 4, 2014
An interesting movie with a very good story and moral lots of action and so on overall a good movie. Not much more I could say about it. Worth watching.
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paulwasthereAug 7, 2014
A very well done movie that I thoroughly enjoyed. I watched the last ape movie the night before I saw this movie and I can say that it picks up perfectly where the last one left off.
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JohnKristoferDec 21, 2014
Apes are taking over the world! The Movie is magnificent with fantastic actors and loveable human and ape characters.The Movie deserves a high score with outstanding visual effects,story and outstanding performance of the actors.
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BrettBGowenDec 27, 2014
I just recently watched this movie without any pre-made judgements or expectations, because I did not know what kind of reviews/ratings it had gotten. And I was pleasantly surprised.

I felt somewhat neutral towards the first movie of thisI just recently watched this movie without any pre-made judgements or expectations, because I did not know what kind of reviews/ratings it had gotten. And I was pleasantly surprised.

I felt somewhat neutral towards the first movie of this reboot of the "Apes" franchise, but I did enjoy it. And this second movie blew the first one out of the water.

At first, I thought the focus on mainly the apes was kind of stupid, but as the film progressed, I became attached to these computer-generated beings on screen. The acting of the human characters, as well as the acting of the people used to make the CGI apes was superb and realistic. For real, Andy Serkis could win an Oscar for his performance as Caesar.

I was full invested in Caesar and Koba's stories. If a film can make me care that much about computer-generated monkeys, it's done its job well. The action kept moving along and kept me lured in. You fully understand each character, human and ape, and their motivations for their actions.

Although I thoroughly enjoy action films, this is not the type of movie that I would purchase after seeing for the fist time. But if this is your type of film, buy it on Blu-Ray. The CGI is absolutely stunning.… Expand
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baldwincollinsFeb 10, 2015
I was very disappointed in this movie, reason's being the producer's jump start this second installment
story away from 'rise of the planet of the apes' which starred james franco.
this film see's caeser played by andy sekis, is forcedI was very disappointed in this movie, reason's being the producer's jump start this second installment
story away from 'rise of the planet of the apes' which starred james franco.
this film see's caeser played by andy sekis, is forced to defend his family and fellow apes.
which seem's to me could of been a screen-play for the third installment film. however don't get me
wrong it still turned out to be a great summer film. great performance by veteran star gary oldman… Expand
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SuperficialityFeb 7, 2015
Initially, for the first half hour into the movie I was like "What on earth am I watching? An ape documentary?" I was caught off guard when everything started to happen so quickly. and the blood started to spill. Very intense movie, can'tInitially, for the first half hour into the movie I was like "What on earth am I watching? An ape documentary?" I was caught off guard when everything started to happen so quickly. and the blood started to spill. Very intense movie, can't wait for the next sequel.… Expand
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gamingisgreatAug 24, 2016
Amazing.Enough said...................................................................................................................................
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MovieManiac83Apr 23, 2015
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is not only a solid dystopian-flavored science fiction film in its own right but it elevates the stock of its immediate predecessor in the Planet of the Apes franchise, Rise of the Planet of the Apes. By addingDawn of the Planet of the Apes is not only a solid dystopian-flavored science fiction film in its own right but it elevates the stock of its immediate predecessor in the Planet of the Apes franchise, Rise of the Planet of the Apes. By adding to the ongoing storyline and propelling it forward, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes transforms the rushed ending of the 2011 film into a pause rather than an awkward stopping point. This installment inches events closer to a merge point with 1968's Planet of the Apes while maintaining its own unique identity. It is in every way superior to Rise of the Planet of the Apes.

It's refreshing to see a big-budget summer movie that's more interested in telling a story than cluttering up the screen with explosions and deadening the mind with a lobotomized spectacle. That's not to say Dawn of the Planet of the Apes lacks visual flair. In fact, it features some of the best special effects in any recent motion picture. Not for a moment will anyone doubt that the apes are real. Director Matt Reeves (Cloverfield) keeps the camera mobile but not in a way that's likely to induce motion sickness. He favors long, sweeping shots and occasionally employs atypical points-of-view. This allows Dawn of the Planet of the Apes to boast a fresh look; it doesn't feel like a clone of every other summer tent pole motion picture.

A few words must be written about Andy Serkis' contribution. The unsung actor, who has given life to such memorable characters as Gollum and King Kong, deserves a lion's share of the credit for making Ceasar the most compelling character in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. Caesar is a remarkable creation - the melding of human acting and computer generated imagery. It's noteworthy that this iteration of the character has emerged from the long shadow cast by Roddy McDowell, who played Caesar in two of the early 1970s Planet of the Apes movies (Conquest and Battle). One can argue whether Serkis is deserving of a Best Actor nomination for his work here but his overall importance to genre films since the turn of the century is undeniable and some kind of special Oscar is unquestionably deserved.

People don't make their first appearance in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes until 15 minutes have elapsed. The film's early scenes focus on establishing the ape characters and their society. In addition to Caesar, key simian players include Maurice the orangutan; Caesar's grown son, Blue Eyes; and the embittered Koba. The humans are represented by Malcolm and his compatriots: Ellie (Keri Russell), Alexander (Kodi Smit-McPhee), and Carver (Kirk Acevedo). The filmmakers cannily give each human a scene designed to provide depth and breadth to an initially one-dimensional character. With Oldman's Dreyfus, for example, there's a poignant moment in which his computer returns to life for the first time since the apocalypse and he's able to view photographs of his dead family.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes contains action - there is a lengthy battle sequence that absorbs about 20% of the running time - but this is more about world building and storytelling than it is about mixing adrenaline and testosterone cocktails. Especially during the first hour, the movie takes its time. It doesn't rush headlong into the central conflict. This chapter ends on a satisfying (if downbeat) note that promises another sequel. Perhaps most importantly, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes becomes the first Planet of the Apes movie made in the last 45 years to merit mention alongside the original in terms of storytelling aptitude and big screen prowess.… Expand
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Epik_NinnjaMay 23, 2015
This movie is so well written. It makes you hate the villain and side with the...well, they're not heroes, but you get what I'm saying. The CGI is about as good as it gets and the action is intense. The story isn't just about the apes andThis movie is so well written. It makes you hate the villain and side with the...well, they're not heroes, but you get what I'm saying. The CGI is about as good as it gets and the action is intense. The story isn't just about the apes and humans trying to coexist, it's about family, trust, forgiveness (and a lack of), and more. Even if you weren't a big fan of Rise, you should give this movie a chance. And if you haven't seen Rise, wel, you don't have to watch it first but you should.… Expand
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G0dtecFeb 20, 2016
It was an astonishing movie. Greatly succeeded to deliver all the messages that Matt Reeves want to deliver. Even though we are human beings, at the end of the movie, we just start to wish Ape's Luck. The movie that make us think back ourselves.
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PeterAlexanderJun 10, 2015
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is a vast improvement on the first instalment. The film, whilst being a visual treat and much an epic blockbuster, is extremely meaningful and engages the audience on a personal level. The audience is constantlyDawn of the Planet of the Apes is a vast improvement on the first instalment. The film, whilst being a visual treat and much an epic blockbuster, is extremely meaningful and engages the audience on a personal level. The audience is constantly forced to chose who to side with, the desperate yet perhaps cruel human beings, or the content yet highly threatened apes. What ensues is an amazing story of morals and the relationship between man and ape. The film is exciting from start to finish, beginning in stunning fashion, and ending in a conclusion of epic proportion.… Expand
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kyle20ellisApr 29, 2022
As someone who really enjoyed Rise of the Planet of the Apes, expectations were high for Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. And apart from a rushed ending and the underdeveloped human characters Dawn of the Planet of the Apes didn't disappointAs someone who really enjoyed Rise of the Planet of the Apes, expectations were high for Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. And apart from a rushed ending and the underdeveloped human characters Dawn of the Planet of the Apes didn't disappoint and is just as good. It looks amazing for starters, the cinematography and lighting are of great beauty and atmosphere and the scenery is equally striking. But the visual highlight, and most likely the best thing about the film, are the special effects for the apes, that they look so real and that it's hard to believe they were done by computer is testament to how good they look. The soundtrack is haunting and rousing with no dirge-like tempos and it doesn't feel overbearing either, even with sound with as much authenticity as here. The script also impresses, it's very intelligently done and has a lot of tension and heart. What impressed even more was how simple and nuanced some of it was, like when the apes speak they only need to say a few words and it still feels like it's saying a lot, a couple of times even a sideways glance brings more impact than you'd think. The story takes a bigger and somewhat bolder approach than Rise of the Planet of the Apes and this is an instance of it working very well, especially with the visceral action sequences which are very tense and look terrific and in the incredibly intense and emotional final act. It's compelling stuff where you feel compassion for and identify with every step of the way with Caesar and his family. Matt Reeves' direction doesn't make the mistake of being overblown or lethargic, there is at least a sense that he knows what he's doing. The acting is solid, Jason Clarke and Keri Russell are charming leads and Gary Oldman while criminally underused still gives a spirited performances. But other than the special effects the other highlight is the characterisation of the apes, which is just superb especially for Caesar(who is by far and way the most relatable and most compelling character in the entire film), Andy Serkis never fails to amaze me. All in all a really well done blockbuster, although the human characters do not register anywhere near as well as the special effects and the apes characterisations. 8/10 Bethany Cox… Expand
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JxcanalSep 18, 2015
First off... I walked into this with the bad taste in my mouth from the previous film "rise of the planet of the apes". However, After 15 minutes I knew we had something different here. This film caught me. It looked and feltFirst off... I walked into this with the bad taste in my mouth from the previous film "rise of the planet of the apes". However, After 15 minutes I knew we had something different here. This film caught me. It looked and felt semi-realistic. The tension between characters, the distrust between species were all relevant topics in 2014-2015. It's worth a watch everyone, do not let the haters tell you otherwise. What we have here is a reality the Europeans are trying to bring under control as a group of 'outsiders' suddenly show up at your border... 9 of 10. Cheers… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeJan 10, 2016
As the second of the rebooted trilogy comes, it's only a matter of time before it loses that one score from the first movie of the rebooted trilogy. As war comes, the Planet of the Apes trilogy will remain strong.
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nahtan1244Mar 22, 2016
An absolutely mesmerizing film. Very disappointed this was way overlooked at the Oscars. This movie is a statement of how you make a great movie. No overblown explosions with minimal character development transformers. This is a fantasticAn absolutely mesmerizing film. Very disappointed this was way overlooked at the Oscars. This movie is a statement of how you make a great movie. No overblown explosions with minimal character development transformers. This is a fantastic scifi movie with amazing performances by the human cast and INCREDIBLE performances by it's ape counter part. This movie is not for those who loves a spoon fed action spectacle like transformers or movies with action character development then more action. what this does is slowly builds to a heart wrenching climax while still managing to deliver some of the most beautiful artistic action sequences i have ever seen In this movie we get delivered to some performances by andy serkis who improves upon his last in rise of the planet of the apes. This movies also executes a twist i din't see coming and makes me hate the movies antagonist even more. So if your tired of mind numbing action movies and silly summer spectacles go see this movie you won't be sorry you did… Expand
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ReelViews94Mar 23, 2016
A gripping account of interspecies conflict, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes manages to do at least three things exceptionally well that are hard enough to pull off individually: Maintain a simmering level of tension without letup for twoA gripping account of interspecies conflict, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes manages to do at least three things exceptionally well that are hard enough to pull off individually: Maintain a simmering level of tension without letup for two hours, seriously improve on a very good first entry in a franchise and produce a powerful humanistic statement using a significantly simian cast of characters. In the annals of sequels, Dawn is to Rise of the Planet of the Apes what The Empire Strikes Back was to Star Wars — it’s that much better. A mainstream blockbuster with a lot on its mind, director Matt Reeves' synthesis of brains and brawn kicks it over the goalposts and out of the stadium.

Whatever anyone might think about the film as a whole, there is no question that Andy Serkis gives the most expressive, soulful, deeply felt performance of a non-human character the big screen has ever offered as the mature Caesar, the ape raised from childhood in captivity who now leads a band of a couple of thousand encamped in the Muir Woods north of San Francisco. His Roman namesake notwithstanding, the historical figure Caesar most resembles is none other than Abraham Lincoln, a wise, compassionate fellow with the common touch, old before his time, his eyes weary from all the suffering he’s seen, a peaceful sort by nature forced by fate to lead his followers in wartime and who is strong enough physically to take on, if pressed, any adversary.

The situation at the outset is plenty clear, so that even those who missed Rise will have no trouble quickly engaging with the action here. In the wake of the massive ape escape from the Gen-Sys Labs and their tear through San Francisco and over the Golden Gate Bridge to Marin County, the virulent Simian Virus has, over the course of a decade, killed the vast majority of Earth’s human population and left the rest desperate to survive in a world that, among previous dystopian depictions, is not unlike that of Kevin Costner’s little-loved but intermittently resonant The Postman.

The members of Caesar’s community are, you might say, multiethnic; in addition to the dominant apes, there are orangutans, gorillas and bonobos, among others. They communicate mostly through a graceful, shorthand sort of sign language that is niftily translated via subtitles. Some of them are also expert horsemen, as seen in a startling initial action scene in which apes, darting from tree to tree as well as on land, make a savage attack on some elk and then battle a large bear.

Although their homemade compound is a makeshift mess, the world they inhabit is gorgeous; watching the film in 3D, you’re enveloped by dark, thick greens, wet leaves, clouds, mist and moisture (although completely convincing as Northern California, these scenes were mostly shot in forests near Vancouver and New Orleans). Much has been and will be made of the fact that this is the first time that performance capture 3D has been accomplished in practical settings rather than in a studio; the result is unquestionably stunning, just as the sight of up to 50 actors at a time running around in monkey suits is made to look entirely believable.

It’s been a long time since the apes have seen any humans, the few of the latter that remain locally having hunkered down in a decimated, foliage-covered San Francisco amassing weapons at the armory and trying to restore electrical power. This effort leads a small troupe led by cautious former architect and widower Malcolm (Jason Clarke), his nurse girlfriend Ellie (Keri Russell) and Malcolm’s insecure teen son Alexander (Kodi Smit-McPhee) to locate a dam in ape territory, a treacherous undertaking that produces startling revelations on both sides; the apes are upset to find that humans even still exist, while the latter are shocked to learn that apes can talk.

Although there is mistrust all around, Caesar arbitrates a truce, but factional fissures quickly appear. Although guns are supposed to be kept locked up, some trigger-happy types can’t help themselves, while one ape in particular, Koba (Toby Kebbell), who was a lab monkey in Rise, is a rabble-rouser for whom the only good human is a dead human. How each faction struggles to keep its own wayward members in line produces just as much consternation and suspense as does the bigger conflict between the separate species.

This aspect of the excellent screenplay by Mark Bomback, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver (the latter two the married co-writers and co-producers of Rise) emits grim but timely echoes of any number of contemporary societies coping with conflicts between moderate and extremist elements.

Without pummeling the viewer, the only thing so many action, big-budget-oriented directors seem to know how to do these days, Reeves delivers the goods with a fluid sense of imagery and an intelligence more philosophical than geeky or scientific.

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SrPepeNov 18, 2017
Una buena película con personajes llenos de vida. Cada uno tiene una personalidad bien construida y aportan mucho a la historia. Hay partes lentas, no se si la vería de nuevo.
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rxbirthOct 24, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes: Review
On July 11, 2014, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes was released at the American box office as well as other large markets. The film was released three years after it’s predecessor, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, a film another critically acclaimed film in the franchise. Dawn follows a story about a tribe-like group of apes, lead by Cesar, that find themselves into conflict with a nearby city of human survivors of the Simian flu that’s killed a vast majority of the world population. Over the course of the movie, boundaries are broken by greedy, backstabbing members of both communities that leads to death infused war. The film was directed by Matt Reeves and marks as one of his career highlights as a director. The film stands strong with a Rotten Tomatoes score of a whopping 90% and went on to make over 700 million dollars at the box office over the course of its run. The film proved as a powerhouse through its amazing visuals, plot, pace, and perfect balance of action and character development.
In today’s technologically advanced world, computer graphics are at an all-time high in quality and film studios need to make sure they’ve carefully crafted realistic visuals; furthermore, Dawn of the Apes produced some of the best CGI seen in recent years. Through the work of specialists and computer graphic designers, the film beautifully rendered humans into realistic apes. Once watching the film, the graphics mesmerize one to the point that one would have to question if the apes in the film are in fact real. That’s one factor that could make or break a film; A film with tragic graphics vs. one with life-like graphics. This film certainly exceeded expectations in that department. From beginning to end, the graphics represented just how much work the graphic designers had to pull through. From explosions, guns, and war action to the green scenery of the woods and other settings, the graphics in the film are bound to catch any viewer’s attention.
At a time where many large-scale films suffer from weak plots, the screen writers wrote a script that not only worked, but had movie-goers (myself included) at the edge of their seats until the very end. The world’s lived through over a century of cinema and at times many storylines feel exhausted as they've been recycled over and over. Mark Bomback, Rick Jaffa, and Amanda Silver really pulled through with a dynamic memorable script that’s seems fresh in a world full of recycled, overplayed scripts. The screenwriters here captured a storyline with a twist, although formed from a reboot, it seemed quite refreshing. The plot follows a group of survivors in a world where the simian flu has wiped out a large number of mankind; they find their way towards the woods where Cesar (Andy Serkis) leads his tribe of apes in a new way of life. The way they eventually collide with one another is one for the record books. While sitting through this movie, one doesn't really know what’s coming next. That’s the beauty of well written script; People are left on an adventure not knowing what’s going to hit them.
Not only does the film encompass a well-crafted script and outstanding visuals, it captures a organic flow that most movies seem to suffer from nowadays: pace. Pacing can be just as important in a film; It’s what leaves audiences feeling empty as the story rushes through each plot-line or at ease with a natural-like flow. A movie’s pace should never feel rushed and it should never feel like it drags on either. Another factor that the crew nailed on the spot! Not once does the movie feel rushed. Even through the all the twists and turns the motion picture takes, the pacing of the plot flows in a way a film should: organically. Dawn of the Apes finds itself steering steadily into different scenes with different characters at a comfortable pace.
Movies are prone to suffer from an imbalance of substance and style, character/plot development and action. With the work of talented editors and producers, this film fell nowhere near as a victim to that issue. While watching the film unfold, the action never felt forced and it certainly never felt overexposed. There was always a purpose behind it. That’s extremely crucial when filmmakers sometimes try to please the audience with their style rather than their substance. Directors like Michael Bay regularly put their visual effects to extensive use. Visual effects contribute to a great film, but they sometimes try to overcompensate when a story lacks substance. It’s clear here that the talented crew had no issues in being able to capture the beauty of both. With a perfect balance of substance and style, Matt Reeves found himself directing a beautifully written scrip along with visuals that embodied a unique aesthetically pleasing style.
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Creeper3455Jul 14, 2017
Let me ask you something, whoever's reading this. How would you make a great Sequel to an already great reboot? By adding a talented director? By making a great screenplay? That (and many more) are the questions that Dawn Of The Planet Of TheLet me ask you something, whoever's reading this. How would you make a great Sequel to an already great reboot? By adding a talented director? By making a great screenplay? That (and many more) are the questions that Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes answers correctly,with a groundbreaking (if not also crazy) story,a progressively better motion capture,the phenomenal score by Michael Giacchino and what could probably be the best action sequences I've seen in a movie about Apes.… Expand
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DominArsenDec 8, 2018
La Planète des singes : l'affrontement est un très bon film et est surement l'un des plus intelligents de l'été jusqu'à maintenant.

Un film de Matt Reeves qui développe de belles idées, [spoiler] mais qui se laisse un peu emporté à laLa Planète des singes : l'affrontement est un très bon film et est surement l'un des plus intelligents de l'été jusqu'à maintenant.

Un film de Matt Reeves qui développe de belles idées, [spoiler] mais qui se laisse un peu emporté à la fin. [/spoiler] Cependant ça reste très beau visuellement.

La musique composée par Michael Giacchino qui a aussi fait les musiques de la série "Lost porté disparu" n'est pas pour rien dans cette histoire.

MAIS une des musique qui est censé nous faire ressentir la tristesse ou la beauté reste trop proche du thème de "LOST" et c'est assez dommage, car à chaque film ou série sont ambiance propre...
Sur ce point c'est dommage, mais la musique étant géniale et faisant ressortir toutes les émotions on oublie très vite que changé une note ressemble plus à du recyclage qu'au travaille de composition (je m'avoue déçu de Giacchino).

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Dragonfly44Jul 19, 2017
One of my favorite movies of all time. Everything is set up nicely and while it is missing that nice feeling Rise gave me, this film is just way too great for me to explain. And to top it off? Perfect acting and CGI
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amheretojudgeJan 16, 2018
came out of a laboratory..

Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes

Matt creates this wiped-out world filled with dreadful characters that comes with their own baggage and of course an addition to an important chapter on Andy Serkis; this is a big bang.
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merijnjFeb 21, 2018
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You've got to see this movie its concept and excecution are amazing!
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ErikTheCriticSep 26, 2018
"Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" is the perfect and the best summer movie. With its mind-blowing visuals and very intense action, combined with family and social implication themes, this is one epic movie which pays off big.
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zNeverSleepingAug 29, 2020
"Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" mantém a essência do primeiro, mas não só isso, explora as possibilidades reais do acontecido e as evolui de uma maneira incrível.

Toda a semelhança entre os primatas e os humanos é muito bem explorada aqui."Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" mantém a essência do primeiro, mas não só isso, explora as possibilidades reais do acontecido e as evolui de uma maneira incrível.

Toda a semelhança entre os primatas e os humanos é muito bem explorada aqui. Seja em relação a cultura, método de caça, respeito, medo, conceito de família etc. Uma ótima sacada do roteiro foi situar uma realidade onde os primatas estão em constante evolução, já os humanos em declínio. Eles nem se quer tem energia elétrica, um dos pilares mais básicos. A evolução do personagem "César" é brilhante. No inicio da obra, o mesmo acreditava que era melhor que os humanos, já no final seu pensamento mudara. Ele percebera que os mesmos eram muito mais parecidos com os humanos do que ele desejara.

O filme deixa claro que os humanos foram inconsequentes desde o principio. Além de criar um vírus, conseguiram a proeza de criar uma nova vida inteligente. Mas o que mais me chamou atenção foi quais sentimentos o protagonista e antagonista aprenderam dos humanos. César aprendeu a amar, pois já esteve com um humano verdadeiramente bom, que lhe deu um lá e o acolheu. Koba foi um objeto de estudo e sofreu a sua vida toda, logo aprendeu a odiar. O mesmo já tinha um espirito antagônico desde o primeiro longa, e sua evolução ate´aqui é satisfatória nesse sentido.

A cinematografia desse filme chega a ser poética em diversos planos, rendendo ótimas fotografias ricas em conteúdos sub-contextuais. A ost também esteve bem presente e a mixagem de som foi muito bem feita. A direção de arte no que se diz respeito aos primatas e a cidade também está de parabéns. Não posso deixar de mencionar a voz de César, que tem um peso ABSURDO. A voz de Koba também é muito marcante, e inclusive, a diferença no tom e tonalidade cria um contraste muito interessante entre os macacos.… Expand
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DiptanshuMay 2, 2020
Surprisingly Great!Amazing follow up from last story,story was fresh and amazing the situation and time shift was great whole plot was unpredictable!Great music it was thrilling and beautiful at loving moments!great screenplay engaging tillSurprisingly Great!Amazing follow up from last story,story was fresh and amazing the situation and time shift was great whole plot was unpredictable!Great music it was thrilling and beautiful at loving moments!great screenplay engaging till end starting 30 mins i literally don't want to blink my eye it was damn beautiful,the visuals the CGI the colors the whole environment and nature was skeptical and beautiful!acting was great specially Andy Serkis his expressions were unbelievably great.action scenes were great specially at climax it was awesome and the twists and betrayal was amazingly unpredictable and the chaos at last was literally dark and the whole situations we were like who to blame for fight for apes or humans every one has there point of view but Cesar was great at the end cause no matter chaos happened it happened because of apes and the end ready for war.overall it was Amazingly beautifully entertaining movie!A masterpiece!… Expand
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MahmusSep 25, 2020
When Rise of the Planet of the Apes was announced, I didn't think it would be that good. To my surprise, it was.

When the sequel, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes was announced, I knew it would be good. To my surprise, it was even better.When Rise of the Planet of the Apes was announced, I didn't think it would be that good. To my surprise, it was.

When the sequel, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes was announced, I knew it would be good. To my surprise, it was even better.

Having recently seen the original 1968 Planet of the Apes for the first time, I have gotten a new level of appreciation for the reboot trilogy, this film in particular, which is my favorite of the three.

To see the beginnings of the ape civilization is fascinating, but it wouldn't be nearly as interesting if it weren't for Andy Serkis' incredible performance as Caesar. Him and the Visual Effects artists had already brought this incredible character to life in the previous movie, but here, they cemented him as one of the decade's most memorable heroes.… Expand
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AWESOM-0Feb 17, 2020
Just awesome, just as good as the first. This series is turning out to be one of the best trilogies!
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CrocBainDec 9, 2020
This movie just has so many great things about it, everything in it shows how similar and how different everything can be. It showed how the world can definitely collapse from something terrible just simply by the civil unrest an epidemic canThis movie just has so many great things about it, everything in it shows how similar and how different everything can be. It showed how the world can definitely collapse from something terrible just simply by the civil unrest an epidemic can cause. It was also an interesting new perspective on that stereotypical post-apocalyptic world. One interesting thing I noticed is that you have two characters for each type of person equaling 4 of them total in this assessment.

Koba(Ape) and Dreyfus want nothing but war, Koba is a bit more extreme as he is more primal but Dreyfus definitely didn't want to have peace either.

And then you had Caesar(Ape) and Malcolm, both of them could see the good in everyone and always wanted to resolve issues instead of instigating them.

This was just one small thing I noticed. There's a lot to take away from this movie, I understand that assessment of the characters might seem shallow when written out but that's because I want to avoid spoilers, it's much more in depth in the movie. GO WATCH IT!… Expand
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akshatmahajanOct 16, 2020
I am big fan of Rise of the Planet of the Apes, it was with some anticipation that I awaited this latest instalment. Maybe I had my expectations too high, or maybe the film is just missing that something special, movie was not upto the mark.I am big fan of Rise of the Planet of the Apes, it was with some anticipation that I awaited this latest instalment. Maybe I had my expectations too high, or maybe the film is just missing that something special, movie was not upto the mark. The acting was okay except Ceaser's (whose acting was great). The plot was good but little bit stretched. The pacing was also problem but not a big one.

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MrPajamasNov 1, 2020
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes builds on the previous part and more or less repeats everything previous. Excellent effects with excellent action and the story is nice, but not as good as in the previous part. If you liked the previous part,Dawn of the Planet of the Apes builds on the previous part and more or less repeats everything previous. Excellent effects with excellent action and the story is nice, but not as good as in the previous part. If you liked the previous part, you will probably like this one as well. This film goes for sure and it's just a quality action film that I recommend.… Expand
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NoneLovesMeMar 8, 2021
This could definitely be considered one of the best sequels of all time, even the human characters are super interesting, but the one stealing the show is obviously caeser, or the two characters because Koba makes for the series best villanThis could definitely be considered one of the best sequels of all time, even the human characters are super interesting, but the one stealing the show is obviously caeser, or the two characters because Koba makes for the series best villan over all in the series, and not to mention the improved special effects and story, such a great movie.… Expand
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FloroOct 17, 2021
It has a very predictable plot and focuses on the humans way too much than it needs to. But this movie redeems some of its flaws with its spectacular performances and characters, with top-notch special effects as icing on the cake.
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waywardlaserJun 28, 2022
It’s definitely not perfect but god dammit I love every minute of this. Rise could have very well stood on its own as a fun prequel, but they managed to build upon that foundation and create one of the greatest blockbusters of the past tenIt’s definitely not perfect but god dammit I love every minute of this. Rise could have very well stood on its own as a fun prequel, but they managed to build upon that foundation and create one of the greatest blockbusters of the past ten years.

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oneofjwNov 24, 2022
Its one of the best movies ever made. The apes are terrifying and badass, and the humans are... well at least Gary Oldman was really good.
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