Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: August 5, 2011
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destroya1artAug 6, 2011
One of the best movies you'll see this year that isn't about comics!!! 10/10
the movie is nice, it has some emotional parts, some funny parts, not boring at all, the action at the end is spot on. The movie is really great, the dialogue wasOne of the best movies you'll see this year that isn't about comics!!! 10/10
the movie is nice, it has some emotional parts, some funny parts, not boring at all, the action at the end is spot on. The movie is really great, the dialogue was nice, the characters were likeable except Draco Maulfoy. GO SEE IT NOW!… Expand
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Tranquilbez22May 26, 2012
When this movie was announced, I was a little sceptical mainly due to fact that the last Planet of the apes movie sucked. I was surprised how good this film is. James Franco puts on a top performance as does John Leithgow. While the plotWhen this movie was announced, I was a little sceptical mainly due to fact that the last Planet of the apes movie sucked. I was surprised how good this film is. James Franco puts on a top performance as does John Leithgow. While the plot takes a while to get interesting, the outcome is sweet bliss.CGI is brilliant, even more so than avatar. This movie in brilliant and I highly recomend this to anyone… Expand
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BrianMcCriticJun 2, 2013
A strong story along with a strong performance by Andy Serkis makes Rise of the Planet of the Apes one of the best in 2011. A very exciting and emotional time.
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TheQuietGamerMar 31, 2015
A tale where apes are the main characters that feels surprisingly human. Humanities cruelty and fear of that which we don't understand are the core themes here. The movie takes a look of how they, along with our arrogance can lead to ourA tale where apes are the main characters that feels surprisingly human. Humanities cruelty and fear of that which we don't understand are the core themes here. The movie takes a look of how they, along with our arrogance can lead to our downfall.

Andy Serkis once again shows that he is the master of motion capture, but this time he is backed up by other talented individuals. Every facial expression is excellently captured and display emotion in believable ways. They allow the ape characters to have real personalities, yet still feel and look like animals in the process.

It's a good thing the ape characters are so well done, because the humans aren't. Most of them are just stereotypical villains. Our lead human character played by James Franco suffers do to a lackluster performance. Franco doesn't show any of emotion when it's needed. This can lead to scenes with him losing power.

Overall though this is an amazing origin story. It made me establish an interest in a franchise I previously didn't care about. It's touching, powerful, and an all around excellent film. One I highly recommend seeing.… Expand
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Khunter4382Aug 29, 2011
I really liked this film. Nearly every ape, if not all, were performance-capture CGI, and every one of them looked incredibly realistic. Serkis is particularly brilliant as Caesar. The film tugs at your heart strings here and there whileI really liked this film. Nearly every ape, if not all, were performance-capture CGI, and every one of them looked incredibly realistic. Serkis is particularly brilliant as Caesar. The film tugs at your heart strings here and there while offering an interesting case-study with apes, Alzheimer's disease, and the various relationships and interactions with their human counterparts. Franco & Pinto are somewhat forgettable in this film, but Lithgow gives a good performance. There are many epic segments in this film that are unforgettable. What a great origin film!… Expand
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2hip2beahipsterAug 7, 2011
Just a good movie. The story was pretty great, it was entertaining and moving. The performance of James Franco and Andy Serkis of course were fantastic. The directing was great. Just a great movie, most likely one of the best of the summer.
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NEEBONDNov 13, 2011
This movie shows that each and every living being wants freedom and wants to live life by there way. This movie has great meaning in it. It is full of action, love, emotion & APES.
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CGiLAug 6, 2011
No monkey business in Rise of the Planet of the Apes. The film was a great beginning to an obvious second adaptation. Yes, there could have been more of a story and a more in depth analysis of the characters (humans), but this movie is calledNo monkey business in Rise of the Planet of the Apes. The film was a great beginning to an obvious second adaptation. Yes, there could have been more of a story and a more in depth analysis of the characters (humans), but this movie is called Rise of the Planet of the Apes, not Rise of the Planet of the Humans. Caesar was a CGI spectacle and James Franco played an excellent role as Caesar's surrogate father. Look for Rise of the Planet of the Apes II to top this movie ten fold. When I see the trailer for the next movie, you can bet your ass I'm goin' bananas!… Expand
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ghotterSep 7, 2011
I really enjoyed the Rise of the Planet of the Apes. The Graphics were excellent and the acting great. I didn't think I would enjoy it much after seeing all the others.
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HeavyLeadSep 26, 2011
Having seen this a while ago I still can't get past why people think this is a phenomenal movie. It's good but not great. The plot gets a bit dull during the halfway point and you sit in your seat wondering when the whole rest of the movie isHaving seen this a while ago I still can't get past why people think this is a phenomenal movie. It's good but not great. The plot gets a bit dull during the halfway point and you sit in your seat wondering when the whole rest of the movie is going to take off. Some of the dialogue between the human actors I felt was unneeded and really took us away from Caesar's problems (the real star of the movie). The next door neighbor was an irrelevant role, who's whole purpose in the film is to get sick? I mean the guy repeated the same line at least four times in the movie "Just get out of here!" The man only spoke about nine lines the whole movie. Overall i'm satisfied with my purchase but i'm not sitting here praising this movie like its a golden idol.… Expand
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Sam-halcOct 10, 2011
Didn't excpect it to be this good. Nice that Caesar was a tip of the hat to Roddy McDowell, more so than Charlton Heston, he's Mr. Planet Of The Apes and this was a worthy edition to the original legacy.

The apes saga is very clever asDidn't excpect it to be this good. Nice that Caesar was a tip of the hat to Roddy McDowell, more so than Charlton Heston, he's Mr. Planet Of The Apes and this was a worthy edition to the original legacy.

The apes saga is very clever as it's given itself a free pass for sequels and prequels - The original planet of the apes is sequeled by 'return' which although a bit hammy (bar the cool abrupt end) gives us the setup for the absolutely superb 'escape from the planet of the apes' IMO actually the strongest, most brutal and striking of the original films. Seeing Cornelius and Zera change from celebrities into feared and persecuted risks to humanity was brilliant.
Conquest could have been alot better but the ideas are definitely there - battle is very hammy but takes it to it's logical conclusion at the slightly averted timeline so we shouldn't get the events of 'planet of the apes' - it could have been alot better but was done on such a small budget that the 'epic' battles look pathetic. What was sad was the decreasing budget as the series went on - certainly 'conquest ' and 'battle' had poorer makeup than even the original- to be fair I thought the lead apes makeup was very good - it's only in the crowd ape scenes you see they skimped on everyone else- Zera and Cornelius conveyed an awful lot of emotion even through the latex. I guess the new one could be seen as a 'true' prequel to 'planet' as it shows us how we got to the events without a paradox.… Expand
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spadenxDec 19, 2011
I enjoyed the film, As did my family. The few flaws the film had are as followed - James Franco is a terrible lead. He shows no emotion and honestly he is so plain and simple that its painful to watch him when he is on screen. The film is aI enjoyed the film, As did my family. The few flaws the film had are as followed - James Franco is a terrible lead. He shows no emotion and honestly he is so plain and simple that its painful to watch him when he is on screen. The film is a bit predictable, Not very predictable but if you pay close attention you can almost always tell what will happen next. The script is terrible. Its makes everything seem so straight forward and it really doesnt add any creativity to the film what so ever. Thanks to a terrible straight forward script - It brought the entire film down quite a bit.

However despite all this - Andy Serkis is amazing in this film. He truely brings the role of Caesar to life and should be at least nominated for a golden globe (which he wasnt) and an academy award for his performance. Also the action sequences and the interaction between all the apes,chimps, and so on and so forth is good as well. It was well worth the watch.… Expand
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beingryanjudeSep 1, 2014
A new vision--and quite a good one. What an excellent surprise, to a franchise that was considered long-ago buried. Andy Serkis continues to transcend technology and gives an Oscar-worthy performance as Caesar.
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TheApplegnomeJan 11, 2015
Reboot after reboot, Hollywood is indeed out of ideas.

Rise of The Planet of The Apes, just reed the title and you know it’s about apes and their rise for dominance. That’s mostly what the movie is about, and I was dumb to expect muchReboot after reboot, Hollywood is indeed out of ideas.

Rise of The Planet of The Apes, just reed the title and you know it’s about apes and their rise for dominance. That’s mostly what the movie is about, and I was dumb to expect much action, but there’s not much except for the ending. Well enough with the critical aspects, I actually gave this movie a 7, which means it’s a good movie! I really like the main story, and the movie do raise many ethical questions on what’s right and what’s wrong. There’s also much famous and great actors like David Hewlett, who I’m a big fan of. I would love to say it’s a well-written film, but unfortunately it’s not. It took almost the whole first and second act until the movie really began, and there are some “I predicted it sequences”. The action is very low, and that bored the hell out of me. The greatest flaw in this movie is the CGI; I would rather watch the original Planet of The Apes. Yes it’s that bad. There are many negative aspects, but the ending is surprisingly great and that made me crave for the sequel.

A great plot and superb actors, but the disturbing flaws like terrible CGI and too much lack of action pulls my rating under an 8. Still, this movie surprisingly did surpass my expectations.

Rise of The Planet of The Apes gets a 7/10.… Expand
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ydnar4Nov 22, 2014
Rupert Wyatt must have written the book on how to reboot a classic franchise. Of course the Planet of the Apes were a series that overstayed their welcome back in the 60's and 70's but with Rise of the Planet of the Ape it looks like theyRupert Wyatt must have written the book on how to reboot a classic franchise. Of course the Planet of the Apes were a series that overstayed their welcome back in the 60's and 70's but with Rise of the Planet of the Ape it looks like they have intentions to change that. This film does not just rely on special effects as a lot of the original series did, there is a lot of substance to this film. It also makes you curious how the story will continue. This reboot is miles ahead of what Tim Burton tried to do!… Expand
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Dragonfly44Jul 19, 2017
Great characters, great story, great script and beautiful action scenes. This is definitely one of the best movies I've ever had the privilege to watch. It also set up nicely for its sequel.
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Jman4Aug 16, 2011
This movie was great. Even if you haven't seen the original "Planet of the Apes" series (which you should) this movie is still entertaining. The computer graphics are superb, the actors do a good job, and the movie does what it sets out toThis movie was great. Even if you haven't seen the original "Planet of the Apes" series (which you should) this movie is still entertaining. The computer graphics are superb, the actors do a good job, and the movie does what it sets out to do. It delivers in nearly every department, except none of the human characters are interesting. All of them are rather bland or unlikable, but the apes are the center of this film, and you'll be rooting for them the whole movie. The action scenes are riveting and exciting and will keep you on the edge of your seat. This movie is definitely worth seeing and is very good, but not extraordinary.… Expand
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grandpajoe6191Sep 10, 2011
"Rise of the Planet of the Apes" is a good movie; it delivers the ending that creates a bridge to the 1970's "Planet of the Apes" using great CGI and Andy Serkis' powerful performance. However, like "X men: First Class", the movie precedes"Rise of the Planet of the Apes" is a good movie; it delivers the ending that creates a bridge to the 1970's "Planet of the Apes" using great CGI and Andy Serkis' powerful performance. However, like "X men: First Class", the movie precedes with a linear story that concentrates on heavy action clashed by two seperate sides (In this case, human v.s apes).… Expand
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KalrocVNAug 7, 2011
An excellent movie that entertains throughout and maintains a decent respect for the audience's mental capabilities. Especially impressive is the character development for the ape characters given their lack of spoken dialogue. Well worthAn excellent movie that entertains throughout and maintains a decent respect for the audience's mental capabilities. Especially impressive is the character development for the ape characters given their lack of spoken dialogue. Well worth the watch!… Expand
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BKMFeb 4, 2012
The visual effects are superb and Serkis' performance as Caesar is terrific, but the film is too one dimensional and simple minded to be truly engaging. None of the humans in the film are particularly interesting or complex so you findThe visual effects are superb and Serkis' performance as Caesar is terrific, but the film is too one dimensional and simple minded to be truly engaging. None of the humans in the film are particularly interesting or complex so you find yourself rooting for the apes to do their thing which doesn't take place until the final act. Most perplexing is why Franco chose this film as a follow up to 127 hours. He basically serves as a piece of human scenery.… Expand
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FrozenStar90Aug 5, 2011
Even if you're not an "Apes" fan, moviegoers will appreciate the heart, intellect, and sheer excitement loaded into this blockbuster. Its a welcome surprise, and sure to be one of the most thrilling (and dare I say moving) pictures of the year.
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manurockAug 10, 2011
Fantastic movie which has very good emotional scenes and some other well filmed action scenes. All the plot is detailed and concise (eg his father's "problem" or his relationship with "her") when it needs to be. It will thrill you, but itFantastic movie which has very good emotional scenes and some other well filmed action scenes. All the plot is detailed and concise (eg his father's "problem" or his relationship with "her") when it needs to be. It will thrill you, but it isn't as shocking as the 1968 film, probably because you know the ending if you have seen the aforementioned film.… Expand
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scrieciuAug 7, 2011
Who knew a chimpanzee could be so cool, affecting and one of the best character this year. It's Caesar (played by Andy Serkis, which he did a phenomenal job) , ladies and gentlemen, a surprising animal that you will get attached to. So theWho knew a chimpanzee could be so cool, affecting and one of the best character this year. It's Caesar (played by Andy Serkis, which he did a phenomenal job) , ladies and gentlemen, a surprising animal that you will get attached to. So the movie starts a little slow. It's the beginning when Will Rodman (James Franco) adopts the chimpanzee, and starts to build a relationship. Then the story progresses quickly, until things are about to get real (when the apes escape). The first part is more about whats going on with the drug (a cure for Alzheimer tested on the chimpanzees) and the situation with Caesar, but it's still intriguing. Then the other part is the action. What I liked about '' Rise of the Planet of the Apes '' is that you can feel the chemistry between Will and Caesar. Also, there were some awesome parts that I wouldn't expected to be in the story. It's one of the best movies that came out this summer.… Expand
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IronmongerAug 6, 2011
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have never seen the original movie, but that doesn't mean i can't say that it was awsome! The growth of Caesar and the revealing of the power of the "Cure" kept you from getting the re-fills. There were a lot of scenes that amazed you, such as Caesar talking and when he did new things due to the "Cure". Although it wasn't the first ever of the movie, i still have to give props to the writters. No movie is perfect, but for a movie in it's catagory, it comes pretty close.… Expand
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MovieLonely94Sep 5, 2011
After seeing the conclusion to the Harry Potter series, there was another franchise I had to follow: The Planet of The Apes series. Before I begin reviewing this one, I have a confession to make: I never saw any of the planet of the apesAfter seeing the conclusion to the Harry Potter series, there was another franchise I had to follow: The Planet of The Apes series. Before I begin reviewing this one, I have a confession to make: I never saw any of the planet of the apes films (like I said in my review of the remake). Yeah, shocking wasn't it? But I did heard that they were very creative films. So, after seeing Tim Burton's disappointing remake, I saw the trailer for this movie when I saw Captain America: The First Avenger and I was so amazed I wanted to see it so badly. A few days later, I've succeeded in seeing it and boy was I impressed at how good it was. I'm not gonna write the plot because it's unnecessary, so I'm just gonna go with my opinion.

Visual/Setting: The story revolves around San Francisco which is a very nice place to film this movie and was very creative.

Plot/Premise: The plot was perfectly well-paced. The premise about the intelligent animals taking over the world was a very smart idea ever to put on film.

Acting/Characters: Every actor you see has great talent. James Franco did an amazing as the main character even he and his love interest played by Freida Pinto were enjoyable. Andy Serkis gave out his excellent performance as Caesar, the intelligent ape and the leader of the clan. The rest of the actors, including Tom Felton from Harry Potter, were very entertaining.

Action/CGI: This movie is packed with incredible action scenes with the apes that were very important to the story and the CGI effects along with motion capture were very solid.

Problem: The ending was completely weak and gave me a WTF moment.

Rise of the Planet of the Apes is not only an excellent reboot of a soon-will-become franchise, but one of the greatest movies of the year next to some of my favorites.

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MarcDoyleAug 5, 2011
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was pleasantly surprised. Caesar (Andy Serkis) is incredible throughout, and the movie is worth seeing for his performance alone. Franco is decent, and Pinto is just a throw-in, but the story is solid. You knew that with the PG-13 rating, you're not going to see a ton of human carnage at the hands of the apes. (Yes, there are exceptions.) I'd have to agree with most of the critics that it's one of the best summer action flicks - and better than just about every comic book hero flick in my mind. (There's an additional scene shortly after the credits begin, but nothing post-credits, so no need to wait for it - fyi.)… Expand
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Lambo442Aug 22, 2011
A very solid piece of film making. Brilliant pacing and the CGI is incredible. Blows Tim Burton's movie out of the water and even rivals the original for pure entertainment. The only thing I didn't like was the way the bad guy working at theA very solid piece of film making. Brilliant pacing and the CGI is incredible. Blows Tim Burton's movie out of the water and even rivals the original for pure entertainment. The only thing I didn't like was the way the bad guy working at the Monkey shelter was so cliched and 2 dimensional. But other than that - awesome.… Expand
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dz9Aug 12, 2011
The Good: Great acting, greatest CGI character ever, entertaining, touching, and a true reboot to the original. The Bad: Special effects were a little shaky in parts, undertones were too strong, and the science was too shallow. When aThe Good: Great acting, greatest CGI character ever, entertaining, touching, and a true reboot to the original. The Bad: Special effects were a little shaky in parts, undertones were too strong, and the science was too shallow. When a sci-fi movie comes out, I always have to compare it to Jurassic Park in terms of story telling. Jurassic Park took a real premise and put their own twist on it and bent it to fit their lore and they made it work with precision. One of my main gripes with this film is that it never sets you to truly believe in the lore. Unlike Jurassic Park, where they explained everything and showed intelligent thought behind it, Rise of the Apes is just flat, just hoping that the audience will buy into "hey apes are smart" and never question it. Now I know this is a sci-fi movie, so I understand that to a certain extent "turning off your brain" is required, but this film simply milked that requirement too much, this wasn't something that ruined the movie, but it was significantly more than a gripe, because while watching the movie, in the back of my mind i kept saying to myself that this is impossible on so many levels and i demanded answers and the movie never truly filled that gap. However, the shaky special effects is nothing more than a gripe, this movie did go out of its way to shove its undertones down your throat. It plays the cards of: Animal cruelty, animal testings, big corporations are bad and just want money, and etc. Whether you agree with what its saying is irrelevant, it got to the point where the undertones were just obnoxious. Although i've spent all this time bashing the film, it actually is a really good piece of art. The actors all step up to the plate, however some of the characters were a bit cliche'd, but overall the acting was excellent. The movie created "out of this world" emotional attachment with the apes, and even gets you to betray your species. While movies like "Transformers" just rely on explosions and hot women to sell the film, RIse of the Apes actually creates a wonderful story and moving characters and I hope that there will be sequels.… Expand
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kailasAug 11, 2011
I liked the movie very much.I can say that it is one of the best movies of 2011.It is well acted and also contains some amazing fight scenes.i can honestly say that it would be a blockbuster.
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CHRISGAug 11, 2011
I was proven VERY wrong about this film. I thought it was gonna suck, but I ended up REALLY liking it. Andy Serkis' performance is definitely worthy of a nomination for Best Supporting Actor, James Franco did a very good job as well, and theI was proven VERY wrong about this film. I thought it was gonna suck, but I ended up REALLY liking it. Andy Serkis' performance is definitely worthy of a nomination for Best Supporting Actor, James Franco did a very good job as well, and the story was captivating and awesome. I have to say this is my second favorite movie of the year, right behind Fast 5. I cant wait for the sequel!!!… Expand
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MikefromAngusDec 11, 2011
A very suprising good movie! A movie that ties in what happened at the beginning of the planet of the apes movies, I found the story very entertaining, it was intresting. The action flowed very well, I did find some part emotional. Its not aA very suprising good movie! A movie that ties in what happened at the beginning of the planet of the apes movies, I found the story very entertaining, it was intresting. The action flowed very well, I did find some part emotional. Its not a movie to be taken "Seriously" but its worth watching. Its a soild 7 out of 10!… Expand
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tearsoftimeDec 1, 2011
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kheasAug 12, 2011
Honestly, no need for a real review, just go see it. This is one of this summers best films that needed no hype, no heavy marketing, just a great story, with great acting and amazing special effects. One for fans and newcomers alike.Honestly, no need for a real review, just go see it. This is one of this summers best films that needed no hype, no heavy marketing, just a great story, with great acting and amazing special effects. One for fans and newcomers alike. Don't miss this flick!… Expand
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heyitsmegrif4Dec 17, 2011
Although the live action stars didn't do very well. The incredible performance from Andy Serkis makes up for it. This film is also one of the most entertaining film's in a long time with great visual effects with it. I give this movie an 85%Although the live action stars didn't do very well. The incredible performance from Andy Serkis makes up for it. This film is also one of the most entertaining film's in a long time with great visual effects with it. I give this movie an 85% of a good movie.… Expand
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BikerjamesAug 8, 2011
In the end, this film was too predictable and preposterous. There are a lot of eye rolling moments, such as the humans are all stupid, the corporation greedy at all costs, the animal shelter that abuses animals, shooting lots of apes withIn the end, this film was too predictable and preposterous. There are a lot of eye rolling moments, such as the humans are all stupid, the corporation greedy at all costs, the animal shelter that abuses animals, shooting lots of apes with machine guns at close range never hitting any, an army of apes that appear apparently from nowhere, etc. etc. The film has nothing original to offer at all and is a conglomeration of many other films. If you're young and haven't seen as many movies as I have you will enjoy it a lot more than I did. The CGI and special effects are very good and there is no slow parts so it did hold my attention. Not a bad movie but made more for the action than the plausibility.… Expand
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DarkCriticAug 12, 2011
Andy Serkis was very good playing as Caesar who has very emotions that what he can do is to become a great ape since he did Gollum and King Kong. That chimpanzee looks very dark and the way he control his mind that he's turning one of themAndy Serkis was very good playing as Caesar who has very emotions that what he can do is to become a great ape since he did Gollum and King Kong. That chimpanzee looks very dark and the way he control his mind that he's turning one of them that humans face control on apes. Now this is new Planet of the Apes that people enjoy it so much and I watch this movie that it's more better than the Tim Burton version that doesn't hold up for now. I'm very impress that this reboot of Planet of the Apes is very strange story than the old version. I love the old version that has design of costumes, silly apes, great acting of over the top of any human could scream like Charlton Heston, and the story was great at times. But far from now, the new was pretty good that has best special effects that apes can do and of course Andy Serkis gets the best. Rise of the Planets of the Apes was very good, fun, and far fetch to the top of Planet of the Apes, although is not that amazing, but I can say was very cool to watch!… Expand
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skylerAug 10, 2011
1st Point : This is a science fiction movie. 2nd If you are going to the movie theater expecting that you'll watch a movie based on "Reality" please don't go.

Rise of the Planet of the Apes is Absolutely one of the best movies of the years1st Point : This is a science fiction movie. 2nd If you are going to the movie theater expecting that you'll watch a movie based on "Reality" please don't go.

Rise of the Planet of the Apes is Absolutely one of the best movies of the years and the best of "Planet of Apes"… Expand
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Robbo-the-YobboAug 13, 2011
Another summer film that despite (or more likely, because of) massive CGI inspires shrugged shoulders. As it was, the CGI in this one was not quite good enough to allow one to forget it was there. I don't mind suspending disbelief if a filmAnother summer film that despite (or more likely, because of) massive CGI inspires shrugged shoulders. As it was, the CGI in this one was not quite good enough to allow one to forget it was there. I don't mind suspending disbelief if a film gives me a reason to, but this one doesn't. There are some gripping sequences, I admit, but they aren't in the service of anything larger. And frankly, I don't think PotA is a great series to mine for remakes. The originals weren't that good, and they only became iconic because Charleton Heston was the worlds biggest canned ham. We were laughing at those films, not loving them.… Expand
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CarolineSimmonsAug 11, 2011
Really? Rise of the Planet of the Apes. It is "Rise of the Planet of special effects". This movie is nothing more than an acceptable form of a fantasy movie. The official trailer was emotional and attention-grabbing, but the movie is notReally? Rise of the Planet of the Apes. It is "Rise of the Planet of special effects". This movie is nothing more than an acceptable form of a fantasy movie. The official trailer was emotional and attention-grabbing, but the movie is not just good enough.… Expand
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smijatovDec 1, 2011
While "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" is definitely entertaining for its hour and a half, it is far from a good film. The idea of the film is good - to give us a prelude to the story we all know rather well for over 3 decades now. In filmsWhile "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" is definitely entertaining for its hour and a half, it is far from a good film. The idea of the film is good - to give us a prelude to the story we all know rather well for over 3 decades now. In films like this one expects a lot of visual effects, dumb plot and paper-thin dialogue. For a change, this is different. The dialogue is not as bad as it could have been, which goes to the credit of the writers. That being said, it is not good either. The direction of the film is absolutely horrible, and Wyatt is obviously a rookie who should not have been given the lead with this. My biggest issue in the film was the straight-out ridiculous portrayal of the monkeys, especially Caesar. While he is supposed to be highly intelligent and human-like, the director has taken it a bit too far, that it becomes almost a mockery and, in a strange way, insulting to monkeys. Yes, I cannot believe I am writing this either, but I felt as if it was not a positive portrayal - not that it was meant to be anyway. Nonetheless, it made me rather uncomfortable and it's not because of the prospect of a monkey-led apocalypse. The acting is mediocre, despite the rather decent cast. The visual effects are good enough, and the monkeys are extremely credible. I am excited to see what will happen with the franchise, but I do hope that the director will change. It has set a decent standard for the next film, which can only help the sequel, since this film wasn't too bad, but it shouldn't be too hard to make a better follow up one. Let's see what happens!… Expand
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mrkobayashiAug 7, 2011
Actually not bad. Doesn't pretend to be anything more than it is - a sci-fi thriller with little resemblance to the real world. On that count it succeeds. I genuinely felt for Caesar, the head-ape, and that's testament to the motion captureActually not bad. Doesn't pretend to be anything more than it is - a sci-fi thriller with little resemblance to the real world. On that count it succeeds. I genuinely felt for Caesar, the head-ape, and that's testament to the motion capture acting and CGI . I was rooting for the apes the whole way through and in that sense its a little like watching a football match. Apes Vs Humans. You want to see your side fight with some heart, play to the whistle and come out on top, knowing that victory will be so sweet. But the thrill of the competition fades soon enough, at which point your attention turns to more important matters. Enjoyable enough, despite the cardboard acting of James Franco. Only downside is now I want a chimpanzee.… Expand
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jeremypAug 7, 2011
An ultimately entertaining, if ludicrous, movie. It improves as the apes get smarter, because the humans seem like such dimwits. Much has been made of the CGI ape(s) and Sertis' role is immeasurable to making this work, but there is a majorAn ultimately entertaining, if ludicrous, movie. It improves as the apes get smarter, because the humans seem like such dimwits. Much has been made of the CGI ape(s) and Sertis' role is immeasurable to making this work, but there is a major if unavoidable flaw and that is that the CGI ape is a human acting like an ape, which means we see human expressions and mannerisms. Just because an ape gets smarter does not mean it automatically takes on human gestures. That would take a huge evolutionary span. As great as the CGI is it's presence too often means that the intelligence of the movie suffers, and in the end we get a CGI spectacle but poor writing, plotting, and illogical presentation.… Expand
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KarthXLRAug 7, 2011
Easily the best movie of the summer and, so far, the best movie I've seen this year. If you've seen the original or are a fan, you're in for a real treat.
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AlveronJul 21, 2013
Rise of the planet of the apes is a poor excuse for a film.
As far as trying to give us an origin story to the planet of the apes franchise it does achieve this though it is completely unrealistic and even comical.
The first half of theRise of the planet of the apes is a poor excuse for a film.
As far as trying to give us an origin story to the planet of the apes franchise it does achieve this though it is completely unrealistic and even comical.
The first half of the film has storyline and attempts to make the film seem acceptable, the second half is just a pure failure that only achieves to show off the CGI which is of a below average quality anyway.… Expand
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TVJerryAug 7, 2011
This prequel explains how the apes took over the earth, setting the stage for the original 1968 film. James Franco stars as a scientist testing a miracle cure on chimps until bad luck and mean humans upset everything. The plot is interestingThis prequel explains how the apes took over the earth, setting the stage for the original 1968 film. James Franco stars as a scientist testing a miracle cure on chimps until bad luck and mean humans upset everything. The plot is interesting and well told until the less-than-spectacular revolt. Disappointingly, the CGI apes are never convincing and that prevents full enjoyment.… Expand
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BubblegumImpAug 9, 2011
In a summer packed with comic adaptations (X-Men, Thor, Green Lantern, The First Avenger), franchise finales (Harry Potter, Transformers) and the odd box office surprise (Bridesmaids, The Smurfs)... Rise manages to stand apart from the pack.In a summer packed with comic adaptations (X-Men, Thor, Green Lantern, The First Avenger), franchise finales (Harry Potter, Transformers) and the odd box office surprise (Bridesmaids, The Smurfs)... Rise manages to stand apart from the pack.

Rise features the best special effects of summer 2011, an engaging story and well-paced action sequences. To say that the movie is unrealistic and 'nonsense', as one user puts it, is to completely miss the point. Summer blockbusters have seldom been accused of being thought-provoking exercises. Jaws, a film widely viewed as the progenitor of the modern summer flick, was a movie about a giant shark which actually flops onto the deck of a boat in its attempt to eat the humans. 'Nuff said.

At its core, Rise of the Planet of the Apes is an environmentally conscious flick in the guise of a loud and stupid action sci-fi. Do not let appearances deceive you... or you might end up missing the best that summer 2011 has to offer.… Expand
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marian1233321Aug 9, 2011
Great movie ,it has a good storyline and also has some good emotionals parts u really must see it.In my opinion is the second best movie of the year before ON STRANGER TIDES
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Libra85Aug 8, 2011
When I first saw the trailer for this movie, I thought it was going to be great. After seeing the film today, it turned nout to be just that. The human characters, though only a few, are pretty deep and have a reason for being in the story.When I first saw the trailer for this movie, I thought it was going to be great. After seeing the film today, it turned nout to be just that. The human characters, though only a few, are pretty deep and have a reason for being in the story. The use of CGI on the apes was picture perfect with Andy Serkis again giving a top notch performance. It does move in predictable ways but still take spride in the progression of the story. Which in some cases may feel like a lull and keeps the film from being perfect. But it's better to see these than breeze over them and suck life from the story. So to see the progression from baby chimp to revolution leader is amazing.… Expand
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CitizenCharlieAug 11, 2011
The original 1968 Planet of the Apes spawned its own sequel titles and even had its own remake with Tim Burtonâ
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BrianTeckAug 12, 2011
The original apes series in the 60's and 70's are one of my guilty pleasures. We learned in the very first Charleton Heston version that this was the future of Earth, but we never learned why. The remake in the early part of the decade withThe original apes series in the 60's and 70's are one of my guilty pleasures. We learned in the very first Charleton Heston version that this was the future of Earth, but we never learned why. The remake in the early part of the decade with Mark Wahlberg was technically competent in terms of the effects and production values, but it was wooden and lifeless. I didn't have high hopes for this one, but I was pleasantly surprised. It had solid action, emotion, you actually cared about Caesar, The computer generated special effects were good, but there is something a little off which can be disconcerting, But the story actually comes up with a believable premise of how earth came to be taken over by apes. And there were no comic book heroes like every other movie this summer. I was very impressed.… Expand
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MANU3L69Aug 5, 2011
I actually really enjoyed this movie. The story is very interesting and very new. The CGI is absolutely amazing and you don't really notice that it's fake. I mean it's there, but extremely easy to ignore. The best part of the movie are theI actually really enjoyed this movie. The story is very interesting and very new. The CGI is absolutely amazing and you don't really notice that it's fake. I mean it's there, but extremely easy to ignore. The best part of the movie are the apes. For sure. James Franco actually plays a kind of secondary protagonist. Ceazar Is the actual main character. A great revolution movie, which shows the ape's side of things. I found the premise to be a little unrealistic, assuming an alziehmer cure is possible, until the end. Which did a good job of explaining things in a short time. There are also great action scenes that exhibit the great strength of the ape. In fact, the action scenes MIXED with the ape's intelligence are very interesting and very entertaining. One of the best movies of the year.… Expand
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PosternutbagAug 5, 2011
Definitely worth a trip to the movie theater if you have enjoyed Planet of the Apes. If you have never seen Planet of the Apes I would suggest watching it first before going.
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cabritaAug 10, 2011
Great use of character attachment is the key to this movie. the director found away to make scenes with no dialogue interesting and fun. Overall a fun movie to watch with no dull parts throughout. A good summer blockbuster!
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nutcrackrAug 13, 2011
This origin story is bereft of character, soul and reasoning. Full of trite, fake and all too perfect moments. Years pass in seconds presumably because they couldn't figure out what to write. There is no substance to the characters whileThis origin story is bereft of character, soul and reasoning. Full of trite, fake and all too perfect moments. Years pass in seconds presumably because they couldn't figure out what to write. There is no substance to the characters while others are cliches or complete waste of acting skill. Perhaps slightly better than Marky Mark's Ape escapade, but that is not saying much.… Expand
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somethingnewAug 7, 2011
I was excited about seeing this movie and I really wanted to like it. When the main character is a computer generated monkey, it's hard to get emotionally wrapped up in a move. James Franco and John Lithgow were stand outs but the premiseI was excited about seeing this movie and I really wanted to like it. When the main character is a computer generated monkey, it's hard to get emotionally wrapped up in a move. James Franco and John Lithgow were stand outs but the premise took a long time to develop and the action came very late in the movie. Overall, it was decent. Not great.… Expand
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Codyk4545Aug 12, 2011
Outstanding visuals, wonderful film making, good acting, and lots of character is what this movie is filled to the brim with. The action is exciting, yet surprisingly it isn't the best part of this movie. For me, the best part was theOutstanding visuals, wonderful film making, good acting, and lots of character is what this movie is filled to the brim with. The action is exciting, yet surprisingly it isn't the best part of this movie. For me, the best part was the characters, and the relationship that you, the audience, have with the characters. You really feel connected to the lead Ape character, Caesar. (played by Andy Serkis, and very well might I add.) You can see the pain, love, and intensity in Caesar's eyes throughout this film. It's a smart script, with several moments that will make your emotions run wild. And in my opinion, that is what movies are all about. I think this is easily one the best movies to come out all summer. Highly recommended. 8/10… Expand
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BenIsThisGuyAug 10, 2011
James Franco is a very good actor and this was a good movie to have him in. Although it was a well written story, the fantasy aspect of it just didn't sit right. All the "Planet of the Apes" films are bizarre but that also makes it intriguingJames Franco is a very good actor and this was a good movie to have him in. Although it was a well written story, the fantasy aspect of it just didn't sit right. All the "Planet of the Apes" films are bizarre but that also makes it intriguing to people.… Expand
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Krunk2Aug 5, 2011
Let me start out my ranting by saying I went into this movie expecting content overall content similar to that in the admittedly awesome trailer, and yes it does contain a few cool action scenes as most summer blockbusters do. HOWEVER THIS ISLet me start out my ranting by saying I went into this movie expecting content overall content similar to that in the admittedly awesome trailer, and yes it does contain a few cool action scenes as most summer blockbusters do. HOWEVER THIS IS NOT THE MAJORITY OF THE MOVIE!!! out of close to two hours of screen time around eighty-five percent is dedicated to nothing more than some VERY SLOW moving drama. Not that I have anything against slow moving drama movies, as I enjoyed Pulp Fiction and The Tree Of Life, but if you are going to tackle drama you had at least better make it interesting. Save for a few key scenes, most of the movie feels predictable and uninspired, as in nothing really catches your interest until a certain series trademark line is dropped to briefly pull you back in and lose interest within a few seconds. As with the movie, the ending is shockingly lame and baits you toward a inevitable sequel that you would rather spend your money on. To me, the movie felt rushed and unpolished, falling into that yet-another-unremarkable-series-installment-that-began-with-a-classic movie cliche. The trailer and potential for this movie raise expectations that it doesn't quite live up to. In short: Has a couple cool action scenes, lots of references to past movies fans will enjoy, and remarkable CGI apes done by the same actor who did Gollum in LOTR. Unfortunately most of the movie consists of slow moving, predictable drama, and the ending leaves you feeling unsatisfied. It seems as even the combined forces of James Franco and Draco can't save this movie from feeling like a downer. However, series veterans and people viewing with the right expectations still might get a kick out of it. As for me, I just hope the next installment lives up to the trailer.… Expand
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JasmineKAug 11, 2011
The movie is very emotional, especially if you're an animal lover! It is continuously gripping throughout and is one of the best films I have ever seen. It is amazing and I fully recommend it to everyone!
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DQ_SlotkinsAug 13, 2011
After a ridiculously slow start (with an out of place moral lesson about not changing nature) the film finally get rolling when Caesar ends up in lock down. And the rest is great. James Franco needs to be edited out and left on the cuttingAfter a ridiculously slow start (with an out of place moral lesson about not changing nature) the film finally get rolling when Caesar ends up in lock down. And the rest is great. James Franco needs to be edited out and left on the cutting room floor with Jar-Jar Binks. Andy Serkis (as Caesar) is truly amazing. The apes deserve the planet.… Expand
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hoops2448Sep 17, 2011
It's not a car wreck but then again its not good. Rise of the Planet of the Apes suffers from the fact it feels, acts and comes across as a fill in the gaps exercise. From the original Planet of the Apes you knew that man somehow changed andIt's not a car wreck but then again its not good. Rise of the Planet of the Apes suffers from the fact it feels, acts and comes across as a fill in the gaps exercise. From the original Planet of the Apes you knew that man somehow changed and this film answered the how. However that is almost all it does. because it is a bridge it doesn't try very hard and almost everyone involved looks bored as if someone forgot to tell them they needed to show some kind of emotion. If this is anything, its a way of spending a few hours relaxing your brain before you watch a film that gets you invested and thinking like say The Planet of the Apes......not the Tim Burton one.… Expand
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SpangleJul 15, 2016
Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a truly incredible film. I have never see any other Planet of the Apes films, but Rise was out of this world surprising to me. I never expected to like this film as much as I did, but this is what aRise of the Planet of the Apes is a truly incredible film. I have never see any other Planet of the Apes films, but Rise was out of this world surprising to me. I never expected to like this film as much as I did, but this is what a blockbuster needs to be. Smart, well made, epic, and a true feast for the eyes, Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a thrilling and stirring opening to this new take on the much discussed franchise. The ape characters, namely Caesar, are incredible. They are so well developed, regardless of their status as mute for the most part, it is impeccable. These apes are practically human with the amount of emotional depth and complexity they exhibit. The film does a great job expressing their emotions in a very human way to ensure our sympathies lie with them and the film does a great job using their body language for them to emote and express themselves. In terms of the special effects, wow. I was blown away by these special effects, especially in the battle sequence, which was not just visual effect eye candy, but also incredibly well choreographed and well shot. The entire film, however, is really well shot with special emphasis on the closing establishing shot with them looking over the world from the trees, which is such a well crafted shot it is mind boggling. The score in that scene is also fantastic, though is very good throughout. The direction from Rupert Wyatt is inspired and the film is properly epic and everything expected of a blockbuster, just minus the mindless part that typically accompanies it. Instead, he blends great set pieces with heady ideas about the ethics behind medical testing on apes, the treatment of animals in zoos, and on the way we treat those we deem less intelligent than ourselves. The film is a brilliant opening to this series that leaves me dying to watch the next installment and blew away my initial expectations of a popcorn movie. Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a truly remarkable film.… Expand
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FadeBlackJun 18, 2017
A masterpiece of science fiction if there ever was one. A very intelligent take at the origin story of the franchise, setting up very strong, believable and powerful relationships, along with a fascinating chart of the rise of the apeA masterpiece of science fiction if there ever was one. A very intelligent take at the origin story of the franchise, setting up very strong, believable and powerful relationships, along with a fascinating chart of the rise of the ape civilization. Touching, badass, inspirational - everything a great movie should be.… Expand
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ascoltami86May 20, 2013
I liked Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes, but this, I didn't enjoyed at all. Tons of apes destroying cars, attacking people, not good.
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EpicLadySpongeJan 10, 2016
The series has been rebooted once again. It's better than the 2001 Planet of the Apes as obvious. As the trilogy starts off with this one (No, it doesn't start with the 2001 movie), Rise of the Planet of the Apes will turn this review into anThe series has been rebooted once again. It's better than the 2001 Planet of the Apes as obvious. As the trilogy starts off with this one (No, it doesn't start with the 2001 movie), Rise of the Planet of the Apes will turn this review into an ape if I don't give this movie a score of 7 or higher.… Expand
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TresidentevilFeb 16, 2012
I don't care if this film is somewhat simple and linear plotwise. I don't care that I guessed everything that happened. This film really captured my imagination, I think this has something to do with how relevant the film is. I could evenI don't care if this film is somewhat simple and linear plotwise. I don't care that I guessed everything that happened. This film really captured my imagination, I think this has something to do with how relevant the film is. I could even suggest the film is believable, maybe just! It really captured the emotion in certain moments and communicated that to the viewer, often without any speech of any kind. It follows the theme of most films of this kind in the messages it communicates and definetly served as a reminder to me. I'd go as far as to suggest the Apes and Humans are actually two sides of the same coin, I don't really want to say anything else. Might go revisit the old Plant of the Apes movies soon. Brilliant, enjoyable, emotional, captivating.… Expand
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ArkonBladeJan 6, 2012
suprisingly very good. the movie has alot of hart and you really do feel for ceaser. the human characters arnt focused on much and im kind of torn if thats a good or a bad thing since this is called rise of the plantet of the apes after all.suprisingly very good. the movie has alot of hart and you really do feel for ceaser. the human characters arnt focused on much and im kind of torn if thats a good or a bad thing since this is called rise of the plantet of the apes after all. the pacing does feel a tad slow but over all this movie delivers . the film makers did a damn good job makin the apes likeable and i found myself hooked in to what was going to happen to them next. this is how a remake should be done.… Expand
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DalekAug 23, 2011
A very entertaining and thrilling film. I had no idea what to expect since I didn't watch any trailers or anything. This film blew me away, the CG was amazing. James Franco did a great job and so did everyone else.
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JacobJun 5, 2014
The climax is meh and the ending is abrupt/rushed but that doesn’t do much to ruin what is otherwise a pretty good movie. This is how you make a good prequel. After tons of not so great Planet of the Apes movies finally we have one that isThe climax is meh and the ending is abrupt/rushed but that doesn’t do much to ruin what is otherwise a pretty good movie. This is how you make a good prequel. After tons of not so great Planet of the Apes movies finally we have one that is good. This film is great by not just being a prequel that only serves to set up another movie but a good standalone film in its own right. The story is well paced and put together with some good morals, the characters especially Caesar are pretty good, and the effects on the Apes are great. This film is a must watch as it is pretty entertaining. It may not be as good as the original film but its still a good movie that shows that you can make a good prequel. Curious to see how the sequels hold up.… Expand
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gunnyartSep 16, 2011
Great movie. I appreciated the tips of the hat to the original movies. I was prepared to be offended by the animal rights agenda and while it does try to present some moral equivalency between animals and humans it isn't preachy about it. IGreat movie. I appreciated the tips of the hat to the original movies. I was prepared to be offended by the animal rights agenda and while it does try to present some moral equivalency between animals and humans it isn't preachy about it. I was impressed that visually the cg was believable enough so as to not be distracting.… Expand
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txrangersfan72Aug 14, 2011
An average film with a beautiful technical team to showcase a seamless interaction between humans and fake apes. While it wasn't a bad movie, it certainly doesn't deserve the accolades it is receiving.
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nutterjrOct 19, 2011
Although I feared it would be just another blockbuster, I was positively surprised. A tight layered script coupled with impressive graphics that feel real, sets the right tone to what looks to be the start of a new franchise.
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Andys_ReviewsAug 29, 2012
I loved every minute of this film and I really hope any sequels that are made keep to the same standard. If I have one criticism, it
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DAVID1966Aug 17, 2011
At various times through the movie, my 23 year old dauther, my wife and I in our 40's, and my 69 year old father yawned more frequently than I'd expect. The graphic effects are cool, very well done. It's an average summer big budget movie.At various times through the movie, my 23 year old dauther, my wife and I in our 40's, and my 69 year old father yawned more frequently than I'd expect. The graphic effects are cool, very well done. It's an average summer big budget movie. Had nothing to do with the Planet of the Apes series, for those of you expecting that.… Expand
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wishmasterAug 15, 2011
This movie is amazing, keeps you entertained and glued to the screen, has no dull moment, the performances in general a bit loose, but no matter, the movie itself is very well build, after seeing this I want to be a damn monkey , goodThis movie is amazing, keeps you entertained and glued to the screen, has no dull moment, the performances in general a bit loose, but no matter, the movie itself is very well build, after seeing this I want to be a damn monkey , good special effects, good sound, good photography, this film is so **** amazing..!! and now I can understand the other movies, great prequel.… Expand
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psychomuseFeb 3, 2012
Negative reviews for this movie!?? What the funk? Do you just hate monkeys? Forget the amazing computer-generated apes, this is a great story. Best Planet of the Apes movie ever. I've seen 'em all. Believe me- this one is at the top of a fullNegative reviews for this movie!?? What the funk? Do you just hate monkeys? Forget the amazing computer-generated apes, this is a great story. Best Planet of the Apes movie ever. I've seen 'em all. Believe me- this one is at the top of a full barrel. If you don't like this movie, you're an anti-simianite! A raging anti-simianite.… Expand
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jredekopDec 29, 2011
There is nothing terribly good or bad about Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Nothing is really gained from it, but it isn't a total flop like most prequels are. The whole movie is just pretty... safe. Nothing new to see here. James FrancoThere is nothing terribly good or bad about Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Nothing is really gained from it, but it isn't a total flop like most prequels are. The whole movie is just pretty... safe. Nothing new to see here. James Franco doesn't really shine here, though Andy Serkis impresses, like usual There are a lot of goofs and plotline holes throughout the movie, but it really just does its job as an escapist Hollywood blockbuster.… Expand
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TokyochuchuJan 14, 2013
Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a good movie. The build up of the primate explosion is great to watch and full of tension. The only real weak link here is James Franco, who I feel is pretty bad in everything he appears in. That castingRise of the Planet of the Apes is a good movie. The build up of the primate explosion is great to watch and full of tension. The only real weak link here is James Franco, who I feel is pretty bad in everything he appears in. That casting annoyance aside, I had a lot of fun with this Planet of the Apes reboot.… Expand
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allystewAug 16, 2011
Really enjoyed this. Surprise film of the year for me. The cinema was packed and at times the whole audience gasped, haven't seen that in a long time. The special effects are stunning but the story has real heart and I dare you not to beReally enjoyed this. Surprise film of the year for me. The cinema was packed and at times the whole audience gasped, haven't seen that in a long time. The special effects are stunning but the story has real heart and I dare you not to be rooting for the most badass monkeys ever! Lots of nods to the original. Its not just the action but I loved the way its almost a comment on society. The caged underclass has outgrown its enslavement and how the authorities can't control a Rise (wont use the word riot!). Is it wrong to want better and free world for your people? A must see in the cinema.… Expand
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Commen0136Aug 14, 2011
Rise of the P. of the apes is a surprisingly good movie. The action and the drama were well balanced. James Franco was pretty good but Caesar was great. He didn't do much but move around but I felt for him. The effects and CGI was also good.Rise of the P. of the apes is a surprisingly good movie. The action and the drama were well balanced. James Franco was pretty good but Caesar was great. He didn't do much but move around but I felt for him. The effects and CGI was also good. You know what I can't really write a long review because theres nothing else to say but: go watch it.… Expand
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J42HmusicNov 30, 2011
An intriguing film with good acting and clever ideas. The film was touching and extremely thoughtful, until the battle at the end, where poise was lost and it turned into more of a visual stimulation than a well-thought out scene. OverallAn intriguing film with good acting and clever ideas. The film was touching and extremely thoughtful, until the battle at the end, where poise was lost and it turned into more of a visual stimulation than a well-thought out scene. Overall though, despite some scientific inconsistencies, it is a must-see film, which will leave you pondering over the boundary between human and ape.… Expand
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asthobaskoroSep 16, 2011
Energetic, touching, humanity, brutal. Instead Andy Serkis touching (motion capture) performance, I two thumbs up the brutality by apes. Scares me to death.
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movieccDec 16, 2011
A film about a scientific research gone wrong is always a pleasure to watch, however The Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes is a notch above the rest. Given its well developed computer graphics and beautiful visual. However the movie takes toA film about a scientific research gone wrong is always a pleasure to watch, however The Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes is a notch above the rest. Given its well developed computer graphics and beautiful visual. However the movie takes to long to get to its climax but given how great the movie is, it is a very minute problem.… Expand
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HfahmySep 1, 2011
A classic tale of of a phenomenon going beyond control, apes this time. Driven by mistreatment and feeling of injustice, a medically made intelligent, lab treated ape leads the revolt against humans. The acting credit goes this time toA classic tale of of a phenomenon going beyond control, apes this time. Driven by mistreatment and feeling of injustice, a medically made intelligent, lab treated ape leads the revolt against humans. The acting credit goes this time to Ceasar, the apes leader who excels at eyes and face acting, thanks to human technology that makes this kind of ape puppets. For slightly less than two hours, this movie hardly gives the feeling of boredom. The scenario is not that strong specially at the finale which is quite non-convincing and quick in proportion with the lengthy tragic and hectic course of events.… Expand
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wordy_actionsAug 20, 2011
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Surprisingly good. Andy Serkis gives an amazing performance as Caesar. The special effects are fantastic, and the apes in the movie are very believable. This movie could have easily been bad, but instead it's probably the bestMINOR SPOILERS
Surprisingly good. Andy Serkis gives an amazing performance as Caesar. The special effects are fantastic, and the apes in the movie are very believable. This movie could have easily been bad, but instead it's probably the best summer blockbuster of the year. The acting is all around good, with some exceptions (such as the one-dimensional human villains). James Franco gives a good performance but the stars of the movie are without a doubt the apes. The film is paced and directed well, and the movie builds a lot of tension towards the climax in which the apes escape. Definitely recommended for anyone looking for an entertaining and original summer movie.… Expand
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SinisterVortexFeb 10, 2012
I really liked this movie. It is one of the best prequel movies I think I've ever seen. It is a wonderful blend of action, drama, and intrigue. The characters are spot on, perfectly casted. And not just the live action ones. The CG mainI really liked this movie. It is one of the best prequel movies I think I've ever seen. It is a wonderful blend of action, drama, and intrigue. The characters are spot on, perfectly casted. And not just the live action ones. The CG main character is really who sells the show. This genius chimp's character development is what drives the movie forward. The human-animal relations in the movie, and especially the animal-animal relations are some of the best non-verbal writing I have yet seen. The main character says exactly three words in the entire movie, and yet he is so much better then characters in other movies who won't stop talking. I also really liked how the plot was set up. It is a journey from the jungle, to the labs, to the suburbs, to a torturous shelter, then to freedom, and finally to the seeds of humanity's fall. This is a great watch, and I recommend it to anyone who has not already seen it.… Expand
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MorriBeyAug 9, 2011
This is a good movie. I didnt expect much but I liked it. It reminded me a bit of AI. A nice subtext. Its an entertaining movie and i certainly enjoyed watching it. Let there be more !
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BingoTrousers14Aug 13, 2011
I have not seen any of the other Apes movies at the time of this review. I thought the story of this movie was actually pretty good which was kinda unexpected for me. Things seemed to get pretty boring once the Apes were let loose, the actionI have not seen any of the other Apes movies at the time of this review. I thought the story of this movie was actually pretty good which was kinda unexpected for me. Things seemed to get pretty boring once the Apes were let loose, the action wasn't really impressive and the ending was just horrible.… Expand
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RoscoAug 28, 2011
A tremendous reboot of the Planet of the Apes series. Compared to the most recent Ape films this is without question head and shoulders above anything of recent memory. The plot is simple and rather like Batman Begins in a way where itA tremendous reboot of the Planet of the Apes series. Compared to the most recent Ape films this is without question head and shoulders above anything of recent memory. The plot is simple and rather like Batman Begins in a way where it explores the origins of the Apes. Everything you need to know going into the film is in the title. I have to admit I was actually thrilled by what this film had to offer, it's without doubt one of the biggest blockbusters of the year and genuinely lives up to being in that bracket alongisde HPP7, Transformers 3 etc,.) It has the perfect balance throughout, the whole emotional aspect of the apes in particular that of their would be leader Caesar's journey is fascinating, and ofcourse James Franco's character as he seeks a cure for his father. Andy Serkis is once again exceptional as Caesar but given his performances in Lord of the Rings (Gollum) and King Kong (as Kong). Overall this is a welcome return to form and would be well worthy of a sequel. Its one of the surprise packages of the year and an entertaining blockbluster that lives up to the hype.… Expand
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chanduttJan 16, 2012
Strong movie in spite of the reputation of the prior Ape films. Loved what they did with the technology and thought the computer ape story was better than the real human tale. Very enjoyable.
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FlashThompsonAug 19, 2014
The apes are by far the best animated character in the history of cinema. Not only is the C.G.I. good, but the character is written very well in general. You will go through all of those emotions yourself as you witness the movie's journeyThe apes are by far the best animated character in the history of cinema. Not only is the C.G.I. good, but the character is written very well in general. You will go through all of those emotions yourself as you witness the movie's journey that it takes you on. Through the film, you will understand what Cesar is feeling and why. The invisible character of the film is humanity itself, it's looking at a dark mirror… Expand
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ChipperXSep 6, 2011
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Prequel or reboot? Whatever the case, Rise Of The Planet of The Apes is a movie you cannot ignore. If you ever saw the original, you may have scratched your head and wondered: How am I supposed to believe that a world where talking apes who have overthrown humanity as the dominant species is possible? The riddle of the talking ape is finally solved: Man's experimentation on living chimpanzees created a Pandora's box which heralded the end! What I liked about this movie was its slow, logical pace, building to the eventual conclusion. Instead of being thrust into a world we question, we witness scientific "progress" - not uncommon in this day and age - which creates the dramatic tension and deus ex machina necessary for apes to overthrow us. James Franco and John Lithgow skillfully play great characters, but both actors take a back-seat to the work of Andy Serkis, who provides us with a living, breathing, emoting, CGI-bred Caesar. I always wondered exactly how Caesar learned to talk and to be the first ape to utter the word "No" - this movie gives us a compelling rationale behind the Planet of the Apes folklore. I look forward to more movies in this franchise - if they are anything like this one, they will be fantastic.

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cleverwabbitAug 23, 2011
I went in not expecting much, but came away with more than I had hoped. It is a great movie on so many levels. well acted, emotionally engaging and an ethical tale as well. In the end my favorite theme told- testing on animals brings nothingI went in not expecting much, but came away with more than I had hoped. It is a great movie on so many levels. well acted, emotionally engaging and an ethical tale as well. In the end my favorite theme told- testing on animals brings nothing good, in fact animal testing is our own downfall. So prolific.… Expand
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AlekKolchakSep 9, 2011
The trailers make this look like a straight action sequel to a long-running franchise. The surprise is, the movie actually has both heart and intelligence.
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spacecaptainAug 14, 2011
This was a super fun movie but any professional critic who'd give it five stars, a 10 or 100% is either on the take or on drugs. 91% is fine. How about 3 1/2 stars or 4? An 8 score is terrific. But a perfect score is lame, lame, lame.This was a super fun movie but any professional critic who'd give it five stars, a 10 or 100% is either on the take or on drugs. 91% is fine. How about 3 1/2 stars or 4? An 8 score is terrific. But a perfect score is lame, lame, lame. This isn't one of the best films of all time. It's above average, and very good --and that's good enough!… Expand
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rahstar2003Aug 20, 2011
What ever you do dont listen to CYRANUS review. My god he either didnt watch the movie or needs a dose of the same intelligence serum as the apes. Scene 1 was a baby therefore took more time to mature like all living beings. Scene 2 theWhat ever you do dont listen to CYRANUS review. My god he either didnt watch the movie or needs a dose of the same intelligence serum as the apes. Scene 1 was a baby therefore took more time to mature like all living beings. Scene 2 the apes that took that serum were already adults which is why the serum worked quicker. Scene 1 apes escape (more than 20) Scene 2 apes on the hill (not 200, about the same number of apes.) Didnt pay attention to the whole cage being seen from the playroom or not, but even if he is right, thats a VERY small plothole. Police and humans were not stupid they underestimated the apes, because they were not aware of how smart they were. As far as the speaking ape, if you watched the planet of the apes show you know that had to be thrown in there gradually, it's a fantasy movie not real life idiot. Didnt even understand what you meant about the "Scene 1: Tormented scientific resign and claims for the end of ALZ113 development. Scene 2: Same scientific has the lethal formula on his fridge" crap. You really need to watch it again and not try to seem like a smart critic, because your points had more plotholes than the movie did.… Expand
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IHopeYouDieAug 7, 2011
Fox may say it's not a reboot but it sure looks like it, same general idea with a new story, adapted for a 2011 public. It's not a perfect movie, some little things just buged me (Ex: a monkey trow a sewer doormat to a car and the thing getFox may say it's not a reboot but it sure looks like it, same general idea with a new story, adapted for a 2011 public. It's not a perfect movie, some little things just buged me (Ex: a monkey trow a sewer doormat to a car and the thing get STUCK in the windshield, not even hurting the driver) but overall, it's a very enjoyable moment. In therm of character developement, Ceasar, the monkey, is interesting, and the relationship with his master is too, but the other characters are kinda lacking in depth. Finally, I must say that every monkey are computer generated and are totally awesome.
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drlowdonAug 21, 2023
Scientist Will Rodman is conducting clinical trials that he hopes will cure his father's Alzheimer's disease, but when a chimp is accidently exposed to the drug he begins to show signs of increased intelligence.

Essentially a prequel to theScientist Will Rodman is conducting clinical trials that he hopes will cure his father's Alzheimer's disease, but when a chimp is accidently exposed to the drug he begins to show signs of increased intelligence.

Essentially a prequel to the original movies, Rise of the Planet of the Apes does a very good job of hitting all the expected beats and sets up what was to become a very good trilogy of movies. Andy Serkis mo-cap performance as the chimpanzee Caesar is worth watching for alone.… Expand
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lovemusicAug 7, 2011
great movie. CAESAR WAS BREATHTAKING!!!!! Andy serkis did a great job playing Caesar. the movie was good throughout. its intense and emotional. you feel Caesar's anger and pain. when he was commanding the apes it was crazy. when hegreat movie. CAESAR WAS BREATHTAKING!!!!! Andy serkis did a great job playing Caesar. the movie was good throughout. its intense and emotional. you feel Caesar's anger and pain. when he was commanding the apes it was crazy. when he rode that horse all i could say was DAMN!!!!!… Expand
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