Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: August 5, 2011
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csw12Mar 26, 2012
Planet of the apes is a pretty good with excellent visuals but i was watching the movie hoping the movie would evolve into something bigger but it never happnened and that was a little disappointing.
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Trev29Mar 26, 2012
This was a solid film that showed exactly as the title indicated. It was exciting to see what would happen next, and actually seemed believable except for a few parts. I wish a little more had taken place, because it felt like it wasn'tThis was a solid film that showed exactly as the title indicated. It was exciting to see what would happen next, and actually seemed believable except for a few parts. I wish a little more had taken place, because it felt like it wasn't building up to much by the end. Still a fine piece of cinema though.… Expand
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JuanoloMar 25, 2012
First off this is a 9.5 out of 10. Have to round. 2nd, great sci-fi film. Acting all right, story and score is great, and visuals are outstanding. Screwed in the oscars. Still, this is a great film. Totally recommended.
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MegWhiteleyMar 14, 2012
This is new classic, is a fantastic film, better than the thing that Burton's do, is amazing, and have an incredible performances, I love Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
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Kieran91Mar 12, 2012
This is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the most thrilling movies I've ever seen. Combined with the realistic idea of science (and its technological advances) and its subsequent effects, the audience is pulled into a marvel of the prosThis is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the most thrilling movies I've ever seen. Combined with the realistic idea of science (and its technological advances) and its subsequent effects, the audience is pulled into a marvel of the pros and cons of a near-realistic scenario (apes obtaining human intellect). Some parts of the film soared, but some parts lacked integrity (namely the dull role of James Franco), but it was completely balanced out by brilliant CGI, clever twists and turns and the pitch-perfect performance of the genius that is Andy Serkis.… Expand
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AlvaradoKTAFeb 24, 2012
Really good reboot to the series.The movie was a bit slow, the action doesn't pick up until the last half hour. the acting is good and the special effects and cgi make everything realistic.
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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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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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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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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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RobinsNestFeb 2, 2012
Excellent SFX. The simian part of the narrative is excellent but alas the human part is tedious, with nothing new. The story did not have me rooting for the poor monkeys to turn on the evil, greedy, businessmen or their torturer. That is aExcellent SFX. The simian part of the narrative is excellent but alas the human part is tedious, with nothing new. The story did not have me rooting for the poor monkeys to turn on the evil, greedy, businessmen or their torturer. That is a plus and why it works, again just the animal side. The work with primates is intriguing as I get bits of it in the news. Don't turn it off as the screen fades. It does get tied up with a fulfilling end. Worth a look; solid above average, B+.… Expand
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ThatCriticalJewJan 30, 2012
The trailers stated that this had the CG technology that Avatar had. But you know what? This was much better than Avatar. Now, you might screaming at me about how much you love Avatar and that you say that I'm a monster, but 2 years agoThe trailers stated that this had the CG technology that Avatar had. But you know what? This was much better than Avatar. Now, you might screaming at me about how much you love Avatar and that you say that I'm a monster, but 2 years ago critics understood that the film lacked substance. Fortunately, this isn't Avatar. Instead this was a much more powerful film that had effort put into all aspects of the film, especially the acting and writing which create an emotional attachment to the main characters. It's also a film that has those awesome moments where you go, "OH SH-T!!!" I could never take my eyes of the screen, it was that entertaining. Lastly, I think that it deserves a lot more nominations than what it got. You don't believe me? Go see it for yourself and you can decide.… Expand
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eTurkeyJan 29, 2012
After being released at the end of summer 2011, "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" has succeeded in exceeding people's expectations, mine included. It's a fine origin story, but the human characters (including even the lead actor James Franco)After being released at the end of summer 2011, "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" has succeeded in exceeding people's expectations, mine included. It's a fine origin story, but the human characters (including even the lead actor James Franco) haven't been given much to do in this film. In fairness, the apes including the leader Caesar are the stars of the movie and despite the fact they will most probably enslave our species in any potential sequels you can't help but root for them as this feature plays through.… Expand
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lasttimeisawJan 26, 2012
The reboot of this series has been initiated from the very beginning of how earth has been fallen into apesâ
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WmGardnerJan 19, 2012
Not bad at all but not great either. Waaaay better than the 2001 attempted re-make! I also had a lot of "eye rolling" but, for me, it was the many references to the original by re-using character names, re-using memorable lines, etc. ItNot bad at all but not great either. Waaaay better than the 2001 attempted re-make! I also had a lot of "eye rolling" but, for me, it was the many references to the original by re-using character names, re-using memorable lines, etc. It looked like it was going to be SO good and the concept was great but, in the end, I was left a little disappointed.… Expand
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chugheadJan 18, 2012
Rome killed off their Caesar and the apes reincarnated him as ruler. It starts mundane until Caesar rises.
Andy Serkis as Caesar & Kong among other characters will put boring actors to shame. Ape 101 evolution.
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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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deep200Jan 15, 2012
This movie is fantastic and perfect , but it is one of the shortestThis movie is fantastic and perfect , but it is one of the shortest movie._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________… Expand
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PQuinnyJan 15, 2012
I enjoyed this movie. The plot was good, and Andy Serkis' role as Caesar, a chimpanzee with an extraordinary IQ, was amazing. This movie is the best Planet of the Apes movie they've made since the first one in 1968. The dialogue wasI enjoyed this movie. The plot was good, and Andy Serkis' role as Caesar, a chimpanzee with an extraordinary IQ, was amazing. This movie is the best Planet of the Apes movie they've made since the first one in 1968. The dialogue was exceptionally good, and the characters were ones you actually liked. The special effects were excellent, too. I would definitely watch this reboot of the original one. So that being said, go and get this today!… 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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jeswainstonJan 6, 2012
Best prequel ever! A great reboot to a slightly cheesy and dated original. Andy Serkis deserves an Oscar and I was totally on the side of the apes! John Lithgow gave the best performance he's given in years and even James Franco showed aBest prequel ever! A great reboot to a slightly cheesy and dated original. Andy Serkis deserves an Oscar and I was totally on the side of the apes! John Lithgow gave the best performance he's given in years and even James Franco showed a lot of ability. It was the apes that stole the movie though. Serkis is a genius!… Expand
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ib4estJan 5, 2012
This movie really surprised me! I wasn't sure if it was going to be like the remake or not (which wasn't horrible, just not that great). This really had a great story that wove the whole (apes take over earth) scenario together. The levelThis movie really surprised me! I wasn't sure if it was going to be like the remake or not (which wasn't horrible, just not that great). This really had a great story that wove the whole (apes take over earth) scenario together. The level of detail in the apes facial expressions with cgi is amazing.… Expand
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Silverback73Dec 30, 2011
On so many levels, Rise is efficient movie-making at its best (even the end credits further the story in a simple, innovative way). All parts of the film work so well together that at times it becomes cinematic art. It's bound to become theOn so many levels, Rise is efficient movie-making at its best (even the end credits further the story in a simple, innovative way). All parts of the film work so well together that at times it becomes cinematic art. It's bound to become the new blueprint for franchise reboots. The story is straightforward, yet you will be emotionally invested in multiple characters just minutes in. Few movies I've seen in the past couple of years have a hero's journey as compelling and awe-inspiring as Caesar's. Knowing that he is an animated character created in concert with the motion capture of Andy Serkis ( Gollum in LOTR) only makes it more impressive.… Expand
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ChrisStoneDec 30, 2011
This has to be one of the most perfect films I have ever seen. The CGI is phenomenal, the story line is phenomenal. I can't wait for the rest of the of the films to be made.
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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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jordanatkinsonDec 29, 2011
only one word for this film brilliant. rise of the planet of the apes is a fantastic film with brilliant graphics cgi and a great cast. a great story and a great action movie the best ape movie ever yes better then king kong. and also in myonly one word for this film brilliant. rise of the planet of the apes is a fantastic film with brilliant graphics cgi and a great cast. a great story and a great action movie the best ape movie ever yes better then king kong. and also in my top 3 for film of the year.… 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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Potter17Dec 18, 2011
By the end, "Rise of the Apes" is not as memorable as it could be, but its impressive CGI monkeys, a strong direction from Rupertt Wyatt and Andy Serkis performance are enough to make him a competent blockbuster.
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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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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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JollyG87Dec 15, 2011
This is the best movie of the summer period. The only movie this summer that has come close to this level of quality was the last Harry Potter. Everything else is not even in the same ballpark. Not only does this movie give us an exciting andThis is the best movie of the summer period. The only movie this summer that has come close to this level of quality was the last Harry Potter. Everything else is not even in the same ballpark. Not only does this movie give us an exciting and thought-provoking story, but it also delivers state-of-the-art effects that bring us one step closer to flawless computer animation. The character of Caesar (played brilliantly in motion capture by Andy Serkis) is one of the most compelling characters of the year. Thanks to Serkis, we come to understand all of Caesar's actions even though he doesn't really speak. We get to see his joy as a young ape swinging through the redwoods, and his hostility and determination when he finds himself locked in a facility with other apes. Through Andy Serkis' wonderful portrayal, I found myself having a strong vested interest in the outcome of this ape, and through that, I was able to hook myself into the storyline. The story, by the way, is expertly handled by Hollywood newcomer, Rupert Wyatt. Wyatt first gives us a chance to get to know the characters and the situation at hand. There's no rushing along in this action movie. Once that is set up, he delivers the goods. We get the chance to see how Caesar becomes the leader of the apes, and that leads to a stunningly crafted action scene that will overwhelm your senses with joy and excitement. This is one of those rare summer movies where you actually feel like there is some craftsmanship involved in making it. If you've been looking for a summer action movie that will blow you away, look no more. The apes are finally here, and they make for one hell of a fascinating movie.… Expand
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RedHopliteDec 12, 2011
A Very good film probably one of the best ones ive seen this year and certainly one of the best " Planet of the Apes" movies in my opinion...the cgi effects service the film and often they are quite natural so as you forget they are there...A Very good film probably one of the best ones ive seen this year and certainly one of the best " Planet of the Apes" movies in my opinion...the cgi effects service the film and often they are quite natural so as you forget they are there...
overall a must buy for people who love collecting movies… 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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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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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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ZilcellNov 20, 2011
Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a lot of fun. It has an amazing story. I have never seen any of the others in the series but this film still made sense, which makes it great as even a stand alone film.
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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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lgnburrisNov 10, 2011
I went in expecting just good popcorn fare but I actually thought it was a genuinely good movie about humanity's hubris. Andy Serkis does a phenomenal job as Caesar, the lead chimp. Well worth watching.
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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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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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filmcritic001Sep 28, 2011
This movie was pretty awesome. There was rarely a dull moment and it had hints through out the movie leading to the planet of the apes. Some parts were predictable, but still entertaining. One person mentioned that this movie is nonsense.This movie was pretty awesome. There was rarely a dull moment and it had hints through out the movie leading to the planet of the apes. Some parts were predictable, but still entertaining. One person mentioned that this movie is nonsense. Let's remember this is a movie, not real life thus it is not perfect. A dream is not perfect, but it you can still have an awesome dream with some inconsistency. For any kind of a science fiction fan this is a must see movie.… Expand
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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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fairforcecriticSep 23, 2011
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Animals gaining intelligence, fall of man and a new generation? This movie is great. I hope they make it a good trilogy. With Icarus in flight, something tells me Cesar is going to fly it and see the negative reaction of how the apes rule the future when he goes forward in time by accident after being betrayed by Koba when they try to rescue an ape that is being used as a test subject to travel into space.… Expand
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UrbanCucumberSep 21, 2011
One word. Fantasticamazingingeniousexceptional. just frickan awesome. I definitely recommend everyone to see this prequel to the mark wahlberg blockbuster.
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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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bram29Sep 17, 2011
rise of the planet of the apes is one of the best movies you will see this summer. it has interesting characters and a good plot. i especially liked how the continuity was subtly woven into the film.
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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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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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rishSep 11, 2011
Rise of the planet of the apes was a great movie.But for kids who are below 10 years might not understand it. Even I didn't understand it but it has awesome action and it's well taken.
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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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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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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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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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jfthuecksSep 5, 2011
i'll keep it simple and fast for you all so here we go.

i'm a fan of all the originals and the tv show, some were great and others were not. the crappy burton one was kinda WTF, but this one is the best of all those made modern. this filmi'll keep it simple and fast for you all so here we go.

i'm a fan of all the originals and the tv show, some were great and others were not. the crappy burton one was kinda WTF, but this one is the best of all those made modern. this film really doesn't need any explanations or setups cuz from the title and the trailer you know what's up. what i will say is that the cgi is great, the story is pretty solid and it's sets up the the "rise" of the apes and the "fall" of the man nicely. that being said you will most likely enjoy this.… Expand
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bthockeySep 5, 2011
Just alright. I was most definitely entertained but there wasn't anything that was really blow away for me. I also didn't find it to be near as emotional as some people made it out to be. Worth a watch, not sure if I would've paid $10 in hind sight.
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alextdrummerSep 5, 2011
This movie is not only an excellent movie which I recommend with a full price ticket of which I paid of $13.50 to see this particular movie and I have to say it was worth every penny. Not only is James Franco a superb actor which has been inThis movie is not only an excellent movie which I recommend with a full price ticket of which I paid of $13.50 to see this particular movie and I have to say it was worth every penny. Not only is James Franco a superb actor which has been in so many awesome movies since spiderman came out and the CGI here has to be the best I've seen, andy serkis' motion capture is insane, these apes look as real as they can be, the facial expressions, movements, everything is top NOTCH! I give this movie a TEN because there's so much crap coming from Hollywood nowadays and it's always great to see a movie like this come along. I'm also going to buy it when it comes out.… Expand
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Belmont-ReviewSep 5, 2011
This film is the most surprising I have seen in a long time. When I saw the trailer, I was very put off by another planet of the apes movie, and the thought that a couple apes could take over our planet seemed just hyper-ridiculous. Anyway,This film is the most surprising I have seen in a long time. When I saw the trailer, I was very put off by another planet of the apes movie, and the thought that a couple apes could take over our planet seemed just hyper-ridiculous. Anyway, after hearing unanimous positive reviews from my fiends, I went, and it blew me away. I'm not kidding, the plot is extraordinary, the development of the main chimp, Caesar, is one of the best I have seen, the take over is well played out and plausible, I'm serious. This film deserves it's reputation. THIS LAST PART IS A BIT OF A SPOILER - It is only logical that a drug that enhances the brain's function and reparation would eventually lead the chimps to speak, and although that concept could seem cliche, cheesy, or has the ability to come off as ridiculous, they pulled it off unbelievably well. Once again, this film is an excellent result of good a good writers, directors, and film-making.… Expand
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HalfwelshmanSep 5, 2011
Rise of the Planet of the Apes is certainly evolutionarily superior to the vast majority of summer blockbusters. It's not only visually stunning but boasts some clever ideas and moral questions. Andy Serkis continues to prove that he's notRise of the Planet of the Apes is certainly evolutionarily superior to the vast majority of summer blockbusters. It's not only visually stunning but boasts some clever ideas and moral questions. Andy Serkis continues to prove that he's not only the master of mo-cap, but a brilliant method actor. Not since Avatar has CGI so effectively been married with the real world, and every Ape is believable as a character. The sequence documenting Caesar's formative years is magical, and the action-packed finale is heart-racing, but sadly other parts of the film lack a bit of a punch. This is partly due to the dullness of the human characters - no-one (with the possible exception of John Lithgow's Alzheimer's-afflicted Charles) are anywhere near as interesting, or easy to relate to as Caesar. This motion-captured chimp (a hyper-intelligent chimp, this is true, but still a chimp) out-performs everyone else on screen. This is a true testament to Serkis' skill, but also proof that the rest of the cast's performances are generally lacklustre. So the film is interesting enough, the plot reasonably entertaining, with some nice nods to the original Apes film, and the visuals are beautiful. However none of the flesh-and-blood characters can compete with the apes in terms of likeability, complexity or emotional grounding. And the title's just silly.… 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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lahaineSep 4, 2011
In 2009 it was Star Trek, in 2010 it was Inception and now in 2011 Rise of The Planet of the Apes conquers as the smartest, most thrilling blockbusters of the Summer (hands down). Though initially skeptical of the story, everything was wellIn 2009 it was Star Trek, in 2010 it was Inception and now in 2011 Rise of The Planet of the Apes conquers as the smartest, most thrilling blockbusters of the Summer (hands down). Though initially skeptical of the story, everything was well executed; particularly the means and reasons behind the apes' uprising; With a semblance of time and high shock value to boot. Through stylish direction and astonishing visual effects (which needs to win the VFX Oscar next year) Serkis' performance is excellently captured adding humanity and depth to our lead ape. The 2001 remake pales in comparison to this and the original films will always remain classics. This goes down as a satisfying reboot to a long running franchise and I'm eager to see what awaits in its future.… Expand
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MovieMachineSep 3, 2011
What I love the most about this movie is not the adventurous escapades of Caesar, but the impeccable role that Franco plays in it. Like in "127 Hours", Franco uses his ability to act not with his face, but with his eyes and voice, and he usesWhat I love the most about this movie is not the adventurous escapades of Caesar, but the impeccable role that Franco plays in it. Like in "127 Hours", Franco uses his ability to act not with his face, but with his eyes and voice, and he uses it perfectly here. Credits to the director for making another success since "The Escapist".… Expand
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shreyasbrSep 2, 2011
This is a great move. I was actually skeptical about the movie, because of my previous experience with Tim Burton's ridiculous Planet of the Apes. But this one is far more mature, fast and smart. The major credit going to Weta for theThis is a great move. I was actually skeptical about the movie, because of my previous experience with Tim Burton's ridiculous Planet of the Apes. But this one is far more mature, fast and smart. The major credit going to Weta for the amazing visual effects in creating the apes. They look absolutely realistic and are a treat to watch, especially during the final 20 minutes. The movie does feel slow at times, but picks up pace quick. James Franco still seems to be in the same mode as he was while hosting the oscars(which was absolutely disastrous). Freida Pinto is OK. And John Lithgow adds a great emotional touch. But the actual hero of the movie has to be Andy Serkis. Watch the movie for him. You won't regret it.… Expand
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AkkharSep 1, 2011
Rise of the Planet of the Apes will certainly give you enjoyment mixing with thriller , action & emotion . Plus you will get to know the Mystical Apes once again . its not just a "hilly-billy" si-fi film because it will take you exactly whereRise of the Planet of the Apes will certainly give you enjoyment mixing with thriller , action & emotion . Plus you will get to know the Mystical Apes once again . its not just a "hilly-billy" si-fi film because it will take you exactly where it suppose to with every details .Everyone related to this film did an amazing job ! The story was good , directing was awesome , every actor did so , the soundtracks are different and will make you thrilled and the effects are amazingly done . Its a good starting movie like Nolan's Batman Begins and if well made the sequel will be like The Dark Knight .

Story : 1.62
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Sound :1.7/2
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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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FIlmsareawesomeAug 30, 2011
Toke me by surprised, I never expect it to be so good, i was expecting some stupid film with a horrible screenplay, but i really enjoy it, i though it was very nice to watch and extremely entertaining. The Effects of the movie, holy cow, thatToke me by surprised, I never expect it to be so good, i was expecting some stupid film with a horrible screenplay, but i really enjoy it, i though it was very nice to watch and extremely entertaining. The Effects of the movie, holy cow, that was awesome. Andy Serkis (even playing an ape he did a good job), very impressive, so good film and I hope this film gets recognize.… Expand
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Ian_EdmondsAug 30, 2011
What a movie this was, really good looking detail and effects on the apes, i really liked this movie, hell, wouldnt mind seeing itWhat a movie this was, really good looking detail and effects on the apes, i really liked this movie, hell, wouldnt mind seeing it again!!!!............................................................................................................................................................… Expand
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Allessio77Aug 29, 2011
If you want to know how the apes got to be top banana, this movie will explain it all to you. Be prepared for role reversal, because you will not be pulling for your own species, and maybe rightly so. How some people treat animals is unconscionable.
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Kamera24Aug 29, 2011
A prequel to a legendary 1960's movie starring James Franco and John Lithgow and filled with CGI monkeys what could go right ? Well, I'm surprised to admit that not only Rise of the Planet of the Apes is not only a good movie, it's probablyA prequel to a legendary 1960's movie starring James Franco and John Lithgow and filled with CGI monkeys what could go right ? Well, I'm surprised to admit that not only Rise of the Planet of the Apes is not only a good movie, it's probably the best one you will see this summer. Little was to expect from a franchise that felt like it had run its course, but Rupert Wyatt pulled it off thanks to an airtight script and dazzling CGI images as well as a charismatic lead ( Andy Serkis as Cesar the Ape), he gave us one of the smartest, most thrilling piece of entertainment. So why only a 7 ? The cast. For a 93 million dollar movie Everett needed an appealing cast: Freida PInto ( of Slumdog millionaire fame) John Lithgow ( Winner of an emmy and a golden globe for his portrayal of the serial killer in Dexter) and Tom Felton ( Draco Malefoy) were selected but fell short. Only James Franco gave (as always) an interesting performance as the conflicted Will Rodman. The human cast was a major disapointement which makes Andy Serkis ( Caesar the ape) and Karin Konoval's ( Maurice the Ourang-Otan) performance stand-out. The CGI effects are masterful (much like the make-up in the original movie) added to the references to the first movie of the franchise (one a little too obvious) makes this tale about freedom, friendship and liberty a must-see.… 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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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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norbertosicaAug 28, 2011
The plot is good but the FXs are horrible. I cant understand why producers still working with WETA. They really sucks and destroy every movie they make (except Avatar, of course).
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julian_zizzleAug 27, 2011
You will never know how fast you will eat your popcorn while you were watching Rise of the Planet of The Apes. I didn't watched previous movies but will watch them too after i see this one.
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ckim85Aug 26, 2011
Apes Rule!

Humans not so much... Franco wasn't really engaging throughout the film (made his character seem a bit boring) and Felton!? come on.... was he really needed in the film? Alright, maybe he needed a role to detach from the HarryApes Rule!

Humans not so much... Franco wasn't really engaging throughout the film (made his character seem a bit boring) and Felton!? come on.... was he really needed in the film? Alright, maybe he needed a role to detach from the Harry Potter series lol Love the approach by the director Wyatt and how he managed to bring the Apes alive (CG, etc.)

Besides the humans not delivering, a wonderful refresh from its many reboots :)… Expand
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youngChreezyAug 25, 2011
good movie,with some nice special effects.orgin story to one of the biggest franchises in the world.and the pre-quel it deserves.
special effects are 1st class.its amazing to watch our main character Cesar develop from the little infant apegood movie,with some nice special effects.orgin story to one of the biggest franchises in the world.and the pre-quel it deserves.
special effects are 1st class.its amazing to watch our main character Cesar develop from the little infant ape into the full grown leader of the new race that in time will take over the world.we take him as one of ours,cheer and cry with him and almost jump out of the seats when he lets all other apes loose.
if you`re expecting a all out action movie you`ll be disappointed, but if you want to see how it all started that`s the movie for you.lets hope for the next one soon.… Expand
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helomyvictimAug 24, 2011
It has been a while since I have been cared about a character but I cared about ceaser and wanted to see his story thanks to fine direction and Andy Serkis oscar worthy performance makes this one of the best movies of the year 10 out of 10
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mattymjpAug 24, 2011
Man, it would have been so easy for this movie to be bad, I mean, how often does Tim Burton mess things up? But well done Rupert Wyatt because Rotpota (as I shall forever call it) is a suprisingly heartfelt, clever, and delicately handledMan, it would have been so easy for this movie to be bad, I mean, how often does Tim Burton mess things up? But well done Rupert Wyatt because Rotpota (as I shall forever call it) is a suprisingly heartfelt, clever, and delicately handled movie. As we already knew Andy Serkis is a mo-cap (sorry performance capture) genius, the character of Caeser being by far the most interesting thing about the movie. The CGI was very nearly but not quite perfect, some scenes (ape swinging around the house) didn't look brilliantly realisitic but there were a number of shots where I genuinly thought they were filming real apes. Performances are fine but not great (anyone else find James Franco a bit wooden?). This movie left me wanting more, a rare thing with summer blockbusters nowadays. Bring on The Fight for the Planet of the Apes!

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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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zizzoTAug 23, 2011
Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes has it's flaws, but it's great story, exhilarating action, plus a spellbinding performance from Andy Serkis, make up for everything. An absolute blast at the movies and I look forward to the next film in this soRise Of The Planet Of The Apes has it's flaws, but it's great story, exhilarating action, plus a spellbinding performance from Andy Serkis, make up for everything. An absolute blast at the movies and I look forward to the next film in this so far exciting new franchise. Rupert Wyatt's "Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes" gets a thumbs up from me.… 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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avatar16Aug 23, 2011
Un projet plutôt casse-gueule sur le coup (le sujet a été traité depuis des décennies et la mode des suites et préquelles n'est pas au beaufixe ces derniersUn projet plutôt casse-gueule sur le coup (le sujet a été traité depuis des décennies et la mode des suites et préquelles n'est pas au beaufixe ces derniers temps). Et pourtant, cette préquelle de La Planète des Singes se montre tout simplement sublime! En mettant de côté le travail des effets numériques (incroyables, soit dis en passant), le film propose un autre atout très rare chez les blockbusters : le scénario. Travaillé à la perfection, surtout autour de César (le singe principal), le rendant plus humain que nous-même (belle performance d'Andy Serkis)en insistant bien sur quelques détails (laisse, émotions humaines...). Un excellent film, qui, je l'espère, donnera naissance à une nouvelle saga (comme le disent les rumeurs) qui sera à la hauteur de ce seul film!… 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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davenbettridgeAug 21, 2011
Was Planet of the Apes a movie that needed to be made? Nope but what has been made is entertaining with likable characters that will have you rooting for them through their predicament. The stars of Rise of The Planet of The Apes are the CGIWas Planet of the Apes a movie that needed to be made? Nope but what has been made is entertaining with likable characters that will have you rooting for them through their predicament. The stars of Rise of The Planet of The Apes are the CGI apes themselves which have more heart and interest then the human actors which are on the lacking side. James Franco has a permanent stoned look on his face the whole movie and never seems to completely convince as a scientist more than him wearing a lab coat. It was also good to see an Indian actress in the supporting role but unfortunately the story fails to do much with her. Most of the CGI effects are great and succeed to convince, however there was a couple of border silly parts having over exaggerated animations like a cartoon which breaks the illusion. Despite some of the plot holes and half good story, Rise of The Planet succeeds as an entertaining movie. Recommended.â… Expand
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karlodumaupAug 21, 2011
Surprisingly good! The "cure" angle makes it relevant to the times. The apes are emotionally captivating to the point that you end up rooting for them. Not to mention CG was well done. A must see amidst the comic book revivals!
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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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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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Egypt1amAug 20, 2011
I know I liked ut more than I disliked but I am not sure why? Franco was Franco, Serkis was an ape(not a massive departure from Golum) and I liked it. Iwill be more interested in how they tie the franchise up with the Heston era.
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Snake123Aug 18, 2011
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Nonsense. Just that simple. Scene 1: Cesar, a new born chimpanzee needs 8 YEARS to become fully intelligent. Scene 2: The rest of the other apes takes 4 HOURS to become as smart. Scene 1: In the ape`s shelter the cages are hidden and the playground looks innocent and nice. Scene 2: The cages now surrounds the playground so Cesar can be encouraged by his similars. Scene 1:About 20 apes escapes from the shelter. Scene 2: More than 200 apes appears in the hill only few hour latter. (Ã… Expand
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jen2228Aug 18, 2011
This is one of the best movies i have ever seen.......The special effects are fantastic.....This movie is for all ages....You will not regret paying to see this great movie....
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Knicksfan7Aug 17, 2011
Wow, this movie was damn good. James Franco was brilliant and so was the rest of the supporting cast and Rupert Wyatt did an amazing job directing this film. Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a brilliant summer blockbuster with loads ofWow, this movie was damn good. James Franco was brilliant and so was the rest of the supporting cast and Rupert Wyatt did an amazing job directing this film. Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a brilliant summer blockbuster with loads of action in its final 25 min of its reasonably lengthed hour and 55 minutes. The only reason I gave it a 9 and not a 10 is because i thought it got a little boring and slow in the beginning, but just a little, otherwise this movie enthralled me from the start. This movie was a great way to end off the summer of blockbusters. Even if your not an apes fan go see this movie because anybody can enjoy a great film. 9.5/10… Expand
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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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ludders1979Aug 17, 2011
There has been talk of a reboot of the Apes franchise ever since Tim Burton's failed attempt with Planet of the Apes in 2001. Now, 20th Century Fox and director Rupert Wyatt have taken the smart move of giving us simianatics something new (ofThere has been talk of a reboot of the Apes franchise ever since Tim Burton's failed attempt with Planet of the Apes in 2001. Now, 20th Century Fox and director Rupert Wyatt have taken the smart move of giving us simianatics something new (of sorts) a modern day retelling of the uprising of the apes by using a carefully told tale of science gone awry, and also at the same time giving us the journey of Caesar, the film's protagonist, from being just a super-smart ape who just wants to go home, to a leader of many who wants to set his own kind free from the shackles of scientific research.

James Franco plays Will Rodman, a geneticist trying to find a cure for Alzheimer's disease, an affliction that's very personal to him as his father, Charles Rodman, played by John Lithgow, is suffering from the disease and worsening by the day. When Will's prize ape, Bright Eyes, a female chimp who displays tremendous intelligence after being given the proposed cure, runs amok at Gen Sys and is killed, Will is left with her small infant, a chimp he dubs Caesar. Cut to five years later and Will's cure, which at first seemingly cured his father's Alzheimer's, is now failing, and Caesar is forced to go and live in a primates sanctuary when he attacks the Rodmans' neighbour in defence of Charles.

With all of the pieces now firmly in place, it's time for the apes to 'rise', and indeed they do.

The first thing I found quite interesting about tbe film was that it didn't centre on an all-action ape versus human tale with the winner taking the planet, instead it's a simple story of one chimpanzee standing up for what he believes in. Andy Serkis (Lord of the Rings, King Kong) gives an absolutely mesmerising performance as Caesar, causing you to forget that not only is a human playing the lead role via the medium of motion capture, but also, none of the primates are real, the wizards at Peter Jackson's Weta Digital have managed to pull off the greatest of feats, not once do you look at the apes and think they don't look real, blending seamlessly into their surroundings.

Praise should also be given to James Franco, despite many criticisms of him giving many wooden performances in the past, he manages to make the man who will eventually be responsible for the destruction of the human race quite likeable.

A great deal of the film's storytelling is mute, told by gestures and sign language, the other quite brave move the filmmakers have made is the fact their primary character is not only computer-generated, but also not human. There are many small nods to the previous franchise, if you're a fan of them be on the lookout, a lot of them are very subtle.

The film is by no means a complete intellectual examination of apes taking over the world, there are plenty of action scenes you normally expect with a summer blockbuster, but even these do not feel out of place fitting perfectly into the flow of the story.

If you want an enjoyable two hours, which hopefully after viewing might leave you pondering the messages the film tries to get across, then Rise of the Planet of the Apes is for you.… Expand
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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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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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DaematuneAug 15, 2011
It wasn't amazing, but it wasn't bad. Rise of the Planet of the Apes was still a good movie though. The plot was awesome, music was lifting, the effects were great but simple, the acting wasn't exactly amazing, I'd blame the director though.It wasn't amazing, but it wasn't bad. Rise of the Planet of the Apes was still a good movie though. The plot was awesome, music was lifting, the effects were great but simple, the acting wasn't exactly amazing, I'd blame the director though. However, It still ended out to be entertaining enough to stay in your seats.… 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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MrJuniorerAug 15, 2011
This movie was ok in my opinion but although I've never seen any of the Planet of the Apes films (besides this one of course), but I'm just wondering about the apes intentions. I mean are the apes really wanting to take over the earth or didThis movie was ok in my opinion but although I've never seen any of the Planet of the Apes films (besides this one of course), but I'm just wondering about the apes intentions. I mean are the apes really wanting to take over the earth or did they just want to be free because in the movie they weren't really trying to kill the humans or anything.… 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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Suburbanninja95Aug 14, 2011
The good hugely outweighs the bad in "Rise". Although Franco gives a lackluster performance throughout most of the movie, the focus is, rightly, on the apes, and boy oh boy do they shine. Instead of posh accented humans in makeup, the monkeysThe good hugely outweighs the bad in "Rise". Although Franco gives a lackluster performance throughout most of the movie, the focus is, rightly, on the apes, and boy oh boy do they shine. Instead of posh accented humans in makeup, the monkeys really come to life with the CGI. Serkis is excellent as always as Caesar. The story, though about a chimp, draws you in, and Caesar proves to have far more humanity and personality than the humans.… Expand
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