Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: July 11, 2014
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WatchMyShortzOct 28, 2014
How has this film gotten so many good reviews? All of you people in the user reviews giving this film a full 10/10 need to grow and pair of balls and stop recommending this **** As a long-term planet of the apes fan who expected nothing lessHow has this film gotten so many good reviews? All of you people in the user reviews giving this film a full 10/10 need to grow and pair of balls and stop recommending this **** As a long-term planet of the apes fan who expected nothing less than pure awesome from this film considering its source material, I believe this to be one of the worst films this year. I am shocked by the amount of people who outright ignore the piss-poor effort that had been poured into this blatant cash in. How anyone can be so blind and not see all of the incredibly obvious problems with this film baffles me. So, here we go. The writers and director both need a good slap in the face for the ****ty crap that they were bothered to deliver. The dialogue is cringeworthy, both for the apes and the humans. What's more, I remembered none of the characters names (besides Caesar from Rise) after the film, I don't even think they even mentioned half of their names, and all of them have cardboard personalities. Characters do the stupidest things and do 180 personality switches constantly. I sympathised with none of the characters, and you know you're watching crap when you hate every nameless **** the writers came up with in their film. On top of that, it's soooo **** boring. I can only name a handful of films I have actually fallen asleep in and this film is one of them. Sure, the first 15 minutes are pretty engaging and the battle is mildly entertaining but who wants to sit through an hours worth of boring **** to get there. Finally, and this is what pretty much ruins the film for me, the story is **** retarded. I challenge you to sum up the plot of this film briefly without sounding like the biggest **** mongoloid. All of the other Planet of the Apes films have plots that are easy to sum up but you're gonna be sat there talking for a while trying to easily explain what the **** is going on in this film. To simplify my opinion of the story, it has no proper beginning and no proper ending, brings nothing worthwhile to the franchise and sequel baits so **** hard, it pisses me off. So to sum up, the writing is terrible, the characters are completely unlikeable (therefore there is no emotion in this ****fest) and the story is retarded. If you're happy watching poorly-paced, self-indulged dribble then it rarely gets better than this. I gave this a 3/10 because that's the score I'd honestly give this film as opposed to a dishonest outright 0/10. It gets no lower because the special effects were convincing and I love this franchise, but I lost a lot of respect for it because of this film. And soon enough, we'll probably be seeing trailers for 'War of the Planet of the Apes' or whatever they decide to call it, but so help me god if they **** it up like they ****ed up this film...… Expand
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tvhandyAug 22, 2014
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes puts great emphasis on the importance of the choices we make as individuals and how the selfish acts of the few, can be horrific for everyone.
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NeekReviewsJul 24, 2014
This was a good film with an even greater message.

This film was an optical shotgun blast. I found myself having to remind myself these were not real apes. So on that task, job well done. The battered San Francisco was a nice compliment toThis was a good film with an even greater message.

This film was an optical shotgun blast. I found myself having to remind myself these were not real apes. So on that task, job well done. The battered San Francisco was a nice compliment to the jungle homeland of the apes.

What else I liked about the film was I like both factions which I found a little odd. Usually you align with a faction and stick to it. This film did a good job of muddying the waters and not letting you go all in on either side. Other than a character or two, you are emotionally behind every one of them. They have all known loss and pain.

The strongest part of this film is the message that it delivers. No single group, race, gender is morally better than another. Every faction has its good and its bad. This is what sold the film and made it an 8 out 10.

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gallen89Jul 15, 2014
I love the movie, until a relatively important plot hole is just glossed over towards the end. That kind of left me disappointed at the end. Also, there is one scene involving a horse, an ape and dual-wielding of machine guns that you couldI love the movie, until a relatively important plot hole is just glossed over towards the end. That kind of left me disappointed at the end. Also, there is one scene involving a horse, an ape and dual-wielding of machine guns that you could just tell the graphics team was just begging the director to let them do.… Expand
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GOTG_2014Jul 16, 2014
If you liked the first one, you will like this one as well. Very Enjoyable, Looking forward to a third Planet of the Apes , awesome movie don't miss it !!
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jlawdogJul 18, 2014
Loved it even more than the first movie in the series. Beautifully shot all the way through, especially the beginning. With that said, the first half is amazing, but the second kinda drags. The movie could've been shorter and just as great.Loved it even more than the first movie in the series. Beautifully shot all the way through, especially the beginning. With that said, the first half is amazing, but the second kinda drags. The movie could've been shorter and just as great. Would've enjoyed it if some characters got more focus rather than short bumps. Those are really my only negatives, otherwise its a perfect movie. Definite watch if you are a fan of the first one. You will not be disappointed. Hope this will be capped off with a amazing third movie. Can't wait!… Expand
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rakurthimurthy1Jul 22, 2014
It is so good expect where the story is more complex then expected and it is kind of slow in between and ending is not up to the mark since it is been prolonged so much.
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19nsh96Jul 22, 2014
This was an Awesome movie. As a fan of Rise of The Planet of The Apes, I had huge expectations for this movie and it did not disappoint. It had great action, a great story, and great characters. The acting was also very good in this movie. IThis was an Awesome movie. As a fan of Rise of The Planet of The Apes, I had huge expectations for this movie and it did not disappoint. It had great action, a great story, and great characters. The acting was also very good in this movie. I especially thought that Gary Oldman was great for playing Dreyfus. This is one of the best movies of the summer and a must see.… Expand
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ydnar4Nov 11, 2014
I was pretty excited for the second installment in this series. I thought Rise of the Planet of the Apes was a great film and I was looking forward to the follow up. I thought the movie was a little slow to pick up but as soon as it did itI was pretty excited for the second installment in this series. I thought Rise of the Planet of the Apes was a great film and I was looking forward to the follow up. I thought the movie was a little slow to pick up but as soon as it did it was impressive. Both the main ape characters Caesar and Koba (played by Andy Serkis and Toby Kebbell respectfully) were great. I really enjoyed their intensity. The only complaint I have is that I would have liked to have seen more from Gary Oldman. It looks like he was going to have a bigger role in the film than he really did. This installment is just as good if not better than any of the Planet of the Ape films. I can't tell if I like it better than Rise of the Planet of the Apes or not. I'm expecting the next movie to be the final one, but I'll be excited to see it.… Expand
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ChippyTeaAug 17, 2014
It swings in and out of action packed violence and intense emotional back-stories of characters who you genuinely feel a connection with. The ending is a climatic explosion of grand proportions, with you hearing the question in your head "DoIt swings in and out of action packed violence and intense emotional back-stories of characters who you genuinely feel a connection with. The ending is a climatic explosion of grand proportions, with you hearing the question in your head "Do I support humans or the furry ones?" Overall, pretty sweet for a big-budget Hollywood blockbuster.… Expand
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AdamR1Aug 23, 2014
In all honesty, I preferred Rise to Dawn, Dawn was focused a lot on fighting where as rise was more of the origin and science behind the Planet of the Apes.

I was impressed by Gary Oldmans performance but then I always am. I thought thereIn all honesty, I preferred Rise to Dawn, Dawn was focused a lot on fighting where as rise was more of the origin and science behind the Planet of the Apes.

I was impressed by Gary Oldmans performance but then I always am. I thought there were strong scenes in the film but weak ones too.

Overall the film was good but not memorable.… Expand
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DenisManuSep 20, 2014
Matt Reeves returns by bringing this great Sci-Fi movie that is the sequel to Rise of the Planet of the Apes.Highly intelligent and dark, this movie takes you in a post apocalyptic world where human kind is extinct and apes rule the rubble ofMatt Reeves returns by bringing this great Sci-Fi movie that is the sequel to Rise of the Planet of the Apes.Highly intelligent and dark, this movie takes you in a post apocalyptic world where human kind is extinct and apes rule the rubble of Earth .Dawn of the Planet of Apes has outstanding visuals,great score and a surprising emotional depth to the story.… Expand
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AFX974Sep 7, 2014
the best film I've seen this year with The Zero Theorem. There are good FX and Story. The post apocalyctip world is convincing. The rythm of the story is slow during the first hour. Cesar is a the very best fake characther since Gollum.
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EhernoOct 12, 2014
Alright, so this is the second part in our Planet of the Apes reboot. I’m glad they set this one eight years after the last one (Rise of the Planet of the Apes) because it allows for the realistic decay of humanity to happen quickly. Or wasAlright, so this is the second part in our Planet of the Apes reboot. I’m glad they set this one eight years after the last one (Rise of the Planet of the Apes) because it allows for the realistic decay of humanity to happen quickly. Or was it ten. Anyway, we can get to the cool setting, in which the apes are in charge and a seeming threat to humanity once again. Is that a spoiler? I’m sorry. Shut up. So there’s no more James Franco, but there is a whole new cast of interesting characters. Last film we had scientists as the main characters, now we have survivalists. Well, they’re scientific too. But anyway, while they cannot steal the show like Cesar (Andy Serkis) does, they pulled off the roles that the story needed very well. My eye was always on Gary Oldman. The Dreyfus guy. Yes, that’s right, Gary Oldman’s character has a name. And it’s Dreyfus. I’ll get to him in my spoiler review.
As I said earlier, Cesar is definitely established to be the main character in the first few scenes of the film. We see what he’s been up to since his escape from San Francisco and how much he’s grown intellectually. I’ll have to say that I’m very impressed with the realistic direction that this reboot decided to go in. And when I say realistic, I’m not talking about the CGI play-dough apes. I’m talking about the fact that they resemble real apes, and not humanoid apes. It’s interesting to see how apes might behave had they higher intelligence. However, this is more of a tension movie than it is an action movie, if that is indeed what the posters are implying. Is it more the fear of the apes attacking than the apes themselves attacking. Nonetheless, this film is a big step up from the last one and absolutely kills it. However, it feels like more of a chapter than a film itself. When I look back and think on it, I’m not sure there was an awful lot that happened in it. I also feel like they could have picked a better spot in the eight years that had passed to film two hours of it for us to see. It felt sort of like a day in the times of the planet of the apes. That should really have been the title for this film. A Day in the Times of the Planet of the Apes. Nonetheless, it’s a damn good time, and probably one of the better films you’re going to see all year if you’re into sci-fi or whatever. Just remember, tension. Then action.

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StevesitzDec 9, 2014
THIS is what the remakes should have been from the start! It brings a very dark and post-apocalypse vibe that recent movies have gotten us used to with the real struggle that the original film series brought us. The action is great, the CGTHIS is what the remakes should have been from the start! It brings a very dark and post-apocalypse vibe that recent movies have gotten us used to with the real struggle that the original film series brought us. The action is great, the CG is looks pretty good and the story is great enough to keep everyone on edge. A huge plus is that you really wouldn't have had to of seen the previous films to enjoy this one since there aren't too many references to them or their characters. Easily worth the time and price of renting!… Expand
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bradchengApr 28, 2015
It’s been four years since “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” director Matt Reeves last cinematic outing, “Let Me In” — an English-language remake of Swedish director Tomas Alfredson’s vampiric coming-of-age film. While there will always beIt’s been four years since “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” director Matt Reeves last cinematic outing, “Let Me In” — an English-language remake of Swedish director Tomas Alfredson’s vampiric coming-of-age film. While there will always be film aficionados who insist the original take of a film presents its truest form, I felt Reeves’ reboot wrought a more kinetic, more universal telling of the tale and that Reeves had created an instant classic of the horror genre. My respect for “Let Me In” was immense.
Unfortunately the material he’s been given to work with isn’t of the same quality as Alfredson’s wholly original horror concept or enough of a pure action-fest like “Cloverfield” to let one overlook the general mundanity of “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes'” story. How possibly mundane can a planet of talking apes be? Aside from the fact that these simians have now been performing their grunt-speak to audiences for over fifty years (Maurice Evans’ buttery, upper-class mannerisms notwithstanding — what planet was he from?), that novelty remains fairly fresh.

But it’s “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes'” screenplay that comes across as flimsy as Linda Harrison-as-Nova’s” deliciously hung rags. If one were to take away the apes as players (which would be a waste as they are miraculously rendered CGI creations), stripped of tooth and fang, “Apes” would be left with an all-too-human and all-too-cliched story.

The film revolves around the “stop the madness” efforts of a good-hearted human survivor of the simian-virus apocalypse and the now imperially seated Ceasar of 2012’s “Rise of the Planet of the Apes.” These two suffer fools, villains and rebellious children as they toil haplessly to bring peace to opposite ends of an inter-species battlefield. The CGI action is exciting, but the behind-the-scenes powerplays of their shared struggle — however novel on the Darwin spectrum — feels too familiarly packaged.

The screenplay, credited to Mark Bomback, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Sliver, makes the writers sound less like science fiction visionaries than a preachy team behind a Vietnam-era anti-war film. There’s a decidedly “retro” feel to the futuristic war film, with the camouflage-clad ghosts of Audie Murphy and Dennis Hopper lingering somewhere just out of sight.

The story trudges along dredging up far too many plot points from Shakespearean-aspired royal dramas; I’d recite the litany of cliches but I don’t want to spoiler-ize anyone’s fun. Gary Olman, who once shone in the sun as a lean, English mad dog, now seems comfortably settled into playing roles of the flustered heavy (and I still think he applies the same touch to his American accent.) He’s ostensibly the leader of one of the last tribes of humans, but his nervous fidgeting makes it difficult to believe he would be put in charge of much more than a AA meeting.

The cast of largely unknown actors doesn’t help either. Though capable, they never bring any real fire to the screen, although lead Jason Clarke works tirelessly at his angst. Unfortunately, the human cast is frequently emotionally upstaged by computer-generated apes, that in itself a scary accomplishment which may, indeed, portend the fall of mankind. Or at least the Actor Guild of America. On the other hand, I never know exactly what praise to lavish on human-marionette, actor Andy Serkis. Certainly dancing around in leotards glued with styrofoam balls for the roving eye of a computer to map can’t be easy, but the question is how deep does one’s Stanislavsky have to run?

But the film’s real problem is its script, and its by-the-numbers roll call of devices. Without the apes, I imagine the plethora of well-intentioned, but tired war movie cliches would have “Apes” garnering far less praise than it is receiving. And those hokey-ending lines gravely spoken by the defeated peace-makers … Where have I heard them before? “I thought we had a chance,” says Clarke. “So did I, my friend…so did I,” intones the moribund chimp. It’s almost a pity that all the battling that has come before falls into a pile with those oh-so heavy lines, which ring as outdated as a throw-away bit of hippy schtick from “Easy Rider.”

Of course, the action fans may not notice these overwrought grarnishes, as they have been rewarded earlier to a fiery finale of two foes battling it out, swinging on an exploding skyscraper, as the inevitable flames lick at their feet, er, paws. While “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” will certainly please the action crowd with the most technologically advanced simian set pieces yet, it’s ultimately a pretty routine and not terribly clever affair. Invoking the film’s catchphrase, “Ape not kill Ape,” I would proffer, “Ape not make Sequel.” Though I’m sure “the heavies” will triumph again, man.… Expand
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JP32Jun 17, 2017
Instead of simply taking the story seriously, the film takes itself seriously. Here is a group of people (Reeves, Serkis, etc.) who "know" that the movie they are making is an important Hollywood milestone. That is never good.
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JollyRae16Jun 13, 2019
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is the pinnacle of the Planet of the Apes series. It contains all of the best elements from each film from the political undertones to the stunning special effects to outstanding action set pieces to strongDawn of the Planet of the Apes is the pinnacle of the Planet of the Apes series. It contains all of the best elements from each film from the political undertones to the stunning special effects to outstanding action set pieces to strong likeable characters and a thrilling plot with Shakespearean ambitions.

Ten years after the events of Rise of the Planet of the Apes a deadly virus has ravaged human civilization wiping out large parts of humanity. The evolved apes are now living in woods in San Francisco, led by Caesar, who now has his own son Blue Eyes. There is hostility after they stumble across a group of humans on their land but it’s revealed that the humans don’t want trouble, they are only looking to repair a hydroelectric dam to restore power to their city for the survivors. Caesar let’s them work on repairing the dam but his lieutenant Koba doesn’t trust humans and wants a war against mankind.

There was scepticism towards this sequel as the director Rupert Wyatt had left the project and main actor James Franco wouldn’t be returning. “Cloverfield” director Matt Reeves was hired to take over the film. Although the director had changed, the sequel was similar in tone and style while also successful building on the lore and character development from the original.

The characters of Caesar and Koba, and their relationship, is dead-centre in this story. Caesar’s character is more full and developed as he becomes more intelligent and interesting. The side story with his partner and son also gives him more depth and relatability. Koba’s character actually goes through the largest character arc. From having a small role in Rise, the seeds were planted when you see him being tested on and tortured by humans. But in Dawn he becomes more vengeful towards mankind and actually has a highly emotional scene pointing out his facial scars to Caesar and declaring it was “Human work!”.

The visuals and special effects are both striking with Matt Reeves having a great eye for impactful imagery. The fortress the apes live in is a sight to behold and looks like something out of a Kurosawa film. The motion capture special effects have also been improved with the apes looking more realistic than ever, the scenes with the apes interacting with each other are seamless. The special effects are arguably some of the best use of CGI ever created.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes was proof that audiences still liked intelligent blockbusters. Beating the box-office of its predecessor while also receiving more favourable reviews from film critics. With a thoughtful story, full of extremely powerful moments and backed by great characters, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes eclipsed the idea of a ‘Summer-Blockbuster’.… Expand
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Richmond95Oct 5, 2019
Easily the best in the modern Apes trilogy. Telling a mature story showing respectfully both sides of the central conflict, and featuring wonderful characters, splendid acting, and wonderful special effects, Dawn is worth being considered oneEasily the best in the modern Apes trilogy. Telling a mature story showing respectfully both sides of the central conflict, and featuring wonderful characters, splendid acting, and wonderful special effects, Dawn is worth being considered one of the best films in the 2010's.… Expand
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thurm33Feb 20, 2015
This is an entertaining movie that brings a bit of Shakespearean drama to the science fiction world in the relationships that exist on both sides and between the two, and the tension throughout is palpable. It does a good job in picking upThis is an entertaining movie that brings a bit of Shakespearean drama to the science fiction world in the relationships that exist on both sides and between the two, and the tension throughout is palpable. It does a good job in picking up from the previous movie and sets itself up for the next movie. This movie should appeal to except maybe for those who cannot get passed the idea of apes talking, which is a shame. This series seems to be picking up a good following and justifiably so.… Expand
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JacobApr 16, 2017
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes presents a morally complex story. The conflict between the apes and the humans isn’t black and white with heroes and villains on both sides, factions that each have clear motivations, and a difficult conflictDawn of the Planet of the Apes presents a morally complex story. The conflict between the apes and the humans isn’t black and white with heroes and villains on both sides, factions that each have clear motivations, and a difficult conflict for which there is no easy solution. It is brought to life by some well-realized characters some of which are brought to life through some incredible motion capture work. The phenomenal execution makes it easy to overlook the familiarity of the story especially considering that this is a way better version of Battle for the Planet of the Apes.… Expand
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RedfordstoJul 26, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There were many compelling aspects to this movie. The interactions between the characters, their motivations and backgrounds, and the portrayal of apes as its own culture was excellent. The cgi was mostly seamless with some visuals slightly broken because there is evidently nothing real in the scene to as reference. As far as plot, it's as good as a sci-fi plot gets and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes takes the IP seriously. At the same time, much of the execution is contextually flawed. For example, the survival camp in San Francisco simply letting a national guard base and all it weapons sit nearby open to bandits or transient raiding parties until suddenly apes are an threat. That's a poor survival strategy. Another huge problem is the Ape learning curve is unrealistic. Assuming apes can fire weapons is fine. Having them assault a fortified position with those weapons and win is silly. The apes clearly charge an implacement on horseback with their fingers on the triggers. Guns run out of bullets and the apes don't reload. Even though they've never seen a cars controls, they can commandeer a tank. I like the power struggle aspect between the apes. I really liked the ploy of Koba acting playful to fool a couple of morons. But largely the battle and fall of the human was poorly executed. It could have worked well if the apes simply came down from the rooftops or infiltrated from other areas instead of a charge with guns (limitlessly) blazing. Otherwise, the movie was entertaining as a sci-fi diversion, but by no means epic or revolutionary.… Expand
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SirSX3Apr 9, 2016
The most enjoyable movie I've seen this year. This film not only reach my high expectations, but far exceeds it. This is shaping out to be my favourite/most anticipated movie series; I'm really looking forward to the next instalment.
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grandpajoe6191Aug 27, 2015
"Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes", despite the crude cliches and ex-machinas filling in for the film's overly exaggerated plot, is still a reasonably good summer blockbuster to enjoy thanks to some excellent performances from Andy Serkis and"Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes", despite the crude cliches and ex-machinas filling in for the film's overly exaggerated plot, is still a reasonably good summer blockbuster to enjoy thanks to some excellent performances from Andy Serkis and Gary Oldman.… Expand
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TyranianJun 9, 2019
Pretty good sequel with excellent visuals and good music though the human characters are boring.
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Trev29Jan 11, 2015
This marks another really solid entry into this revamped franchise. Visually it is amazing, and there is actually some depth to it. It will be interesting to see where the next one will pick up.
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Jack97Dec 16, 2016
A slow paced yet riveting ride powered by magnificent performances and unexpected emotional undertones that adds weight to an already captivating experience.
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gracjanskiMar 13, 2020
Another action Planet of the Apes movie, that means low story, boring characters and movie for the mainstream with a lot of logic mistakes. The Characters are so one sided, and behave so dumb, that it was even ridiculous. Only the beginningAnother action Planet of the Apes movie, that means low story, boring characters and movie for the mainstream with a lot of logic mistakes. The Characters are so one sided, and behave so dumb, that it was even ridiculous. Only the beginning is very interesting, but the 2nd half is so disappointing, that I was asking myself, when does it end?… Expand
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Kevbo85Aug 2, 2014
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is a film that does an excellent job at continuing the rebooted tale without jumping over too many plot points. It lacks in pure acting ability, but that is strictly reserved for the poorly cast humanDawn of the Planet of the Apes is a film that does an excellent job at continuing the rebooted tale without jumping over too many plot points. It lacks in pure acting ability, but that is strictly reserved for the poorly cast human characters. The apes are portrayed, acted and integrated into the world with seamless precision, allowing for the needed suspension of disbelief.

The story is quite familiar, but also refreshing, a turn of events that the first film in the rebooted franchise doesn't foreshadow. With humanity seemingly at a moment of extreme crisis the world over, Caesar, the original ape who developed increased intelligence and who became the leader of his kind, has led his people into the thick forests of California to establish a home. The entire film centers around the interaction between a small colony of humans and Caesar's tribal apes.

It all progress with fantastic tempo, the pacing only surpassed by the anticipation it builds in the viewer. "What's going to happen?" is a question many movies attempt to have the viewer ask themselves, but only the minority actually succeed at. This film is in that excellent minority.

The only flaws, to my eyes, were as I said: the humans. Gary Oldman, despite being casted in a type of role I've always felt he was suited for, is underutilized in comparison to certain other people. These others, a mixed bag of performances, are mostly overshadowed and at times insignificant to the apes themselves. Perhaps this was inevitable when considering the story, but I do feel that more could have been done to provide a more balanced and engaging human colony in terms of casting and performance.

In the end, I got my money's worth and then some, with only the smallest complaint to offer. Now, my opinion may be more favorable to the reboot as I am one of those who have never seen the originals (shocking, I know), but I can't imagine this film or the last doing any disservice to the classics of the past. Worth the price of admission, and shines well above your average summer blockbuster fare.… Expand
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FreedomFightersJan 9, 2017
Wow...wow wow wow..."Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," you are tremendous! Even though I was a bit skeptical after Rupert Wyatt was replaced by Matt Reeves, the man exceeded my expectations and created an excellent film that stands tall as oneWow...wow wow wow..."Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," you are tremendous! Even though I was a bit skeptical after Rupert Wyatt was replaced by Matt Reeves, the man exceeded my expectations and created an excellent film that stands tall as one of my personal favorite movies of all-time. Yeah, I'm going that far. "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" is masterfully written, excellently directed, wonderfully acted (ESPECIALLY by Andy Serkis), visually spectacular, action-packed and emotional. Forget being an excellent "summer blockbuster" or an excellent "action film," "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" is filmmaking done right. This is how you make a brilliant movie, people. Make it a point to watch "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes." It's worth it.… Expand
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Pickle-TicklerAug 4, 2014
Really great movie, the CGI is breathtaking and Andy Serkis comes back once again with a great performance as Caeser. Definitely give this a watch, one of the best Movies this year.
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ThatReviewGuyJul 31, 2014
While being predictable in some fragments, and, in my opinion, having a less articulated plot than it's 20th century predecessors, the new installment of The Planet of The Apes is clearly a sci-fi that obscures most of it's competitors. It'sWhile being predictable in some fragments, and, in my opinion, having a less articulated plot than it's 20th century predecessors, the new installment of The Planet of The Apes is clearly a sci-fi that obscures most of it's competitors. It's a brilliant story, it has great actors (Gary Oldman, for one), it has a magnificent use of Motion Capture and it has some breathtaking shots; what more could you ask? Sure, don't expect no 10/10 History Of Cinema Masterpiece, but in these days, a product this well polished is simply heart-warming.… Expand
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oDjentoJan 4, 2015
I don't think i found this movie as great as most people did. Andy Serkis is amazing as usual at his Mo-Cap and plays Ceasar flawlessly. The visual effects are also amazing! However the film feels a bit over long and the story is good,I don't think i found this movie as great as most people did. Andy Serkis is amazing as usual at his Mo-Cap and plays Ceasar flawlessly. The visual effects are also amazing! However the film feels a bit over long and the story is good, however it is predictable. The human roles are played well but not that amazingly. The symbolism is pretty obvious but good and cinematography is pretty decent. However nothing seems really atand outish other than Serkis.… Expand
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CherryxldMar 30, 2015
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes es una película bastante impresionante que se rige por buenos efectos visuales y una buena trama.

Esta película es bastante increíble en el aspecto visual, debido a la forma tan realista de los monos queDawn of the Planet of the Apes es una película bastante impresionante que se rige por buenos efectos visuales y una buena trama.

Esta película es bastante increíble en el aspecto visual, debido a la forma tan realista de los monos que protagonizan el film y que invaden esta historia de guerra bien diseñada y que da aspectos, digamos, reflexivos con respecto a la situación ambiental de hoy en día. Además, es también bastante fuerte la encarnación de Andy Serkis como el poderoso Cesar, que protagoniza este largometraje que logra ser grande y totalmente funcional dando toques de acción, drama y momentos de tensión en su potente y apocalíptica atmósfera.… Expand
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chwMay 25, 2015
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes was a very good movie. It definitely dominated Rise. The direction, acting, and motion capture performances were very well done (especially the people doing motion capture performances as apes).
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Meth-dudeJul 15, 2014
He's the best planet of the apes ever!The action start really late in the movie but the beginning is really interesting so the movie doesn't look so long.if i had one movie to recumbent right now it's him.
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AkashVijayJan 19, 2015
Dawn of the Planet of the apes explores the similarities and differences between apes and humans and of their perceptions of the world and their dissimilar ideas of family. Although it does succeed overall, it needlessly suffers from a coupleDawn of the Planet of the apes explores the similarities and differences between apes and humans and of their perceptions of the world and their dissimilar ideas of family. Although it does succeed overall, it needlessly suffers from a couple of cringe-worthy moments and cliched sub-plots. There are a few unnecessary characters which could have easily been cut out from the entire movie in order to have a more compact narrative.
But I have to compliment the audacity shown by director Matt Reeves. He feels no shame or discomfort in telling a story with talking apes riding horses. He has put his heart and soul into the picture (as has everyone) and you have to admire that attitude. He's not crafted just an entertaining blockbuster, but rather a very intimate and intelligent film, clearly inspired by Shakespeare's Henry V, that manages to touch on deep fears, traumas, fantasies and hopes. It's flawed but it works.… Expand
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43in2014Jul 18, 2014
Prior to watching this: I've seen the previous film (Rise),and the first two of the original films in the 60/70's. I've not read the novel(s?) nor seen the Tim Burton reboot.

Pros: Good facial capture CGI and relatively good story. Cons:Prior to watching this: I've seen the previous film (Rise),and the first two of the original films in the 60/70's. I've not read the novel(s?) nor seen the Tim Burton reboot.

Pros: Good facial capture CGI and relatively good story. Cons: 1. There were slow pacings at a couple of times where the director wanted us to get more emotionally attached to the apes and to the good humans - it didn't work on me and it made me look at my watch about 3 times.
2. Some of the bad humans behaved rather stupidly and illogically which is a sign that the script was inadequate at character development and at explaining why the characters had decided to act in the way they did.
3. I also think the apes have been portrayed as being far too smart at certain times to the point of being able to come up with complex plans. This level of complexity took humans several thousands of years to develop and only the smartest of us are capable of it. It just made the plot unrealistic. The first film (Rise) had the right amount of stretching the reality. This film went too far.

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GeelongJul 17, 2014
The movie was great! The emotion of everyone in this movie was spectacular! Acting was amazing, C.G.I I thought was spot on and they didn't over do anything like other films. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes was a Fantastic film and shouldThe movie was great! The emotion of everyone in this movie was spectacular! Acting was amazing, C.G.I I thought was spot on and they didn't over do anything like other films. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes was a Fantastic film and should truly be recognized for it… Expand
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buumerang19Jul 16, 2014
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This film is fantastic. I strongly urge you to see it.

There, that was the super short version of the review. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes transcends the universe in which it is set and enters into a broader discussion of war, diplomacy, survival and power. You could replace the apes in this film with Native Americans and whites in colonial times, Moors and Christians in medieval times and so on and you would experience the same powerful film.

The story occurs ten years after a plague unleashed by the experiment that create Caesar, the aptly named leader of the Apes, has destroyed most of humanity. The story centers around a small colony of human survivors and their interactions with the now thriving Ape colony led by Caesar.

The film opens with a well-crafted scene that shows the "humanity" of the apes and providing an immediate connection to the humans and yourself. The apes seek the same things humans do: security, love, peace and survival. However, when one of the humans from the colony stumbles upon, Ash, the friend of Caesar's son, seeds of discord are planted. In his fear he shoots without being threatened. Caesar intervenes and prevents the Apes from killing the small party of survivors who went into the woods in the hopes of restoring power to San Francisco by repairing a dam.

What ensues is a brilliant work of escalation of a conflict that is mots similarly analogized to WWI. The apes appear in San Francisco in force, terrifying the inhabitants. The humans respond by dispatching a small diplomatic contingent, but also opening and testing a massive arsenal in case of an ape attack.

It is at this point that the film-making hits it's peak. The diplomatic band and Caesar's loyal and more open-minded apes clumsily interact with each other. Tensions are high and nearly capitulate into death when one of the party, who holds a hatred for all things "sub-human" defies Caesar and retains his gun. All survive and the uneasy peace is maintained. The humans are allowed to stay and to continue work on the dam only because they provide medicine which saves the life of Caesar's queen. These interactions are indicative of broader themes present in colonialism, but without the western-superiority. The exchange of medicine and technology to a more "primitive", coupled with the assistance on the natives in a harsh environment. They show a burgeoning trust between two uneasy people and how mere exposure can reveal the humanity present within vastly divergent cultures. This culminates in an exchange between the teenage son of the colonist and Maurice, an Orangutan who is another trusted confidant of Caesar, where the boy reads a comic to Maurice because of Maurice's curiosity. The fact that these scenes involve humans and apes, literally different species, makes the message of exposure and coming to common understanding all the more powerful.

However, simultaneously, Kato, Caesar's chief lieutenant, an Apes tortured and abused by humans, scouts the human colony where he discovers the humans preparing for an attack. Blinded by both hate and fear, he believes that Caesar's indulgence of the humans is setting the apes up for destruction. He is furious when he sees apes fighting humans. He fights Caesar in a dominance battle and loses, badly. Still believing that the apes are in danger, he takes a drastic action. He sets the ape village on fire and steals human weapons, a sniper rifle of which he uses to shoot Caesar.

Here is where the WWI allegory becomes strongest. Europe prior to 1914 was a powder-keg, a continuous place of escalation and distrust where all it would take is one powerful act to unleash devastating war. The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand was the spark needed and with Caesar shot and the village burning war was inevitable.

Kato leads an attack, which through some impressive juxtaposition and well-shot battle scenes, highlights the uselessness and destruction war can bring. Upon ceasing power, Kato is revealed not to be as noble as believed, not precisely Brutus and he goes mad with his new found power, breaking the ultimate tenant of apes do not kill apes. The film parlays this by showing the corrupting effect that access to vast stores of weapons can have upon a person or nation.

Kato is defeated by a rejuvenated Caesar in the end, but as he and the colonist leader stand in the ashes of the colony, they both realize that just like after Ferdinand's death, war is inevitable, that neither side can forgive or forget. In making this comment the film brings it's ultimate message: destruction begets destruction. Security through violence cannot be achieved. It is a message that can be applied to so many different conflicts, most notably now, the Middle East and places such as Iraq or Gaza.

Aside from the depth of the film, I just want to comment that the CGI is incredible and whoever did the special effects most certainly deserves the Oscar. It's a remarkable technical achievement… Expand
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quickwebworksJul 15, 2014
Dawn of The Planet of The Apes is a very good movie, with Great Story Line, Characters, Acting, Direction, Screenplay, Music, Background Score. Everything is superb amazing. KOBA You are more weak.
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Frog-1987Jul 15, 2014
My favorite films of this summer so far. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and, X-Men: Days of Future Past, and lets see if Guardians of the Galaxy is gonna be a good movie, i'm excited to see Guardians of the Galaxy this August.
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Flash_GJul 16, 2014
One of the greatest sequels ever made. Like Terminator 2 Judgment Day, and the The Empire Strikes Back, With characters that stick with you the whole film and the ability to have no clear villain or hero, the film keeps you constantly onOne of the greatest sequels ever made. Like Terminator 2 Judgment Day, and the The Empire Strikes Back, With characters that stick with you the whole film and the ability to have no clear villain or hero, the film keeps you constantly on edge. Blend in the incredible special effects and breathtaking action scenes, with the ever brilliant Andy Serkis.… Expand
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yeahJul 17, 2014
Not only is the best summer blockbuster I ever seen this year, is one of the most amazing movies put on cinema, the cinematography was beautiful, and all of the apes looked great.
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EconomicPlane78Jul 19, 2014
Great enviroment, I went to the movies and watched the film in the 4Dx room, pretty nice the FX are very detailed and convinced. I recommend the movie for sure. I liked the story and overall the end is just giving to much to theGreat enviroment, I went to the movies and watched the film in the 4Dx room, pretty nice the FX are very detailed and convinced. I recommend the movie for sure. I liked the story and overall the end is just giving to much to the imagination.........a sequel probably...yes!!!!… Expand
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Arnie1987Jul 18, 2014
Great sequel ,with strong performances from the cast , Once again Humans and Apes show that there are bad guys in both groups but of course the good guys too(Caesar is back)! Sets up for another movie..of course
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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
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mcfryOct 16, 2015
I can live with a few plot holes, as long as I am rewarded with something intriguing. But in this case, the unintelligent story design was too much for me. Everything just happens because the script says so, no matter whether it's plausible.I can live with a few plot holes, as long as I am rewarded with something intriguing. But in this case, the unintelligent story design was too much for me. Everything just happens because the script says so, no matter whether it's plausible. Mostly because of that, my impression was overall worse than the one I took from the predecessor - which got some gaping abysses, too, but not AS many. The larger the scope ...

And the cliches: it feels like a lost opportunity, to see the apes mimic humans to such an extend they even copy cliche characters and moments! The apes are more convincing when they are not like humans. Ultimately, this would be a far better fictional documentary, than it is a movie.

To be fair, the narration has several intriguing moments, and the presentation is mostly worthwhile. Dialog is not to be reckoned with, but in this case I'd say, less dialog means less **** Also, I liked sign language and the speech without human melody. There are these, and a lot more well executed ideas. The thing has potential. I just wish the script had seen some harsh review before shooting anything.

As it stands, I am afraid to say that this is still in B-movie leage. I can't imagine people will take this movie seriously in a few years from now. My expectations for the continuation of the saga are very limited after this.… 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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Th3GreenHorne7Jul 4, 2015
I don't know why I had hated this movie, but I remember seeing this one night, and also remember walking out half way through the movie because it was just too confusing to bear. Although the film had it's perks with amazing CGI and a greatI don't know why I had hated this movie, but I remember seeing this one night, and also remember walking out half way through the movie because it was just too confusing to bear. Although the film had it's perks with amazing CGI and a great cast of actors and actresses. Which is one thing I never really understood, I mean it never really explained what happened to James Franco who raised Caesar in Rise of the Planet of the Apes, but the scientist in this played by Jason Clarke was bearable to watch. Overall, i'm like 40/60 with this movie.… 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.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, a hefty title but it brings more to the table than a majority of box office hits nowadays.… Expand
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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).

Bref sur ce; Un film à ne pas louper si vous attendez quelque chose de plus profond qu'un Transformeurs. [Séance 3D]… Expand
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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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