Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: August 5, 2011
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FreedomFightersDec 19, 2016
Wow...just wow. Rupert Wyatt, you are a genius. Andy Serkis, you are a legend. James Franco, you are amazing. Everyone else who was involved in this film, you are fantastic. "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" is a phenomenal film from start toWow...just wow. Rupert Wyatt, you are a genius. Andy Serkis, you are a legend. James Franco, you are amazing. Everyone else who was involved in this film, you are fantastic. "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" is a phenomenal film from start to beautiful finish. Beautifully filmed, wonderfully directed, fantastically written, brilliantly acted, well-crafted (in regards to special effects), and action-packed without being brainless, "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" has it all. Looking for proof that the summer blockbuster isn't dead? Look no further. "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" might be the best film of Summer 2011 and it shouldn't be missed at all.… Expand
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aleksasstaJul 18, 2014
One of the best movies i ever watched. It has a lot of emotional moments, funny ones and i cant wait to watch a new one!One of the best movies i ever watched. It has a lot of emotional moments, funny ones and i cant wait to watch a new one! .… Expand
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bfoore90Jul 10, 2020
"Rise" does a fantastic job building at world building and character development. Its a very entertaining film and a great start to the franchise
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CherryxldNov 23, 2014
Rise of the Planet of the Apes es sin dudas una película con buenos efectos visuales, que te entretiene con la inteligente trama de la película, es un muy buen film para los amantes de la Ciencia-Ficción.
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adronator98Jan 11, 2015
Brilliant film! A great prequel to the even more amazing sequel "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes." This here is a very underrated film that should not be looked over as just "a stupid movie about monkeys," because it is the complete oppositeBrilliant film! A great prequel to the even more amazing sequel "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes." This here is a very underrated film that should not be looked over as just "a stupid movie about monkeys," because it is the complete opposite of that. Its a film that's not just another stupid human film and that's what makes it unique and incredible.… Expand
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Meth-dudeMay 24, 2015
This is one hell of a good movie.James Franco did a really good job and the movie is pretty good.It's action packed,the acting is good,the graphics are amazing.It's just a great movie.
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diogomendesJul 5, 2014
"Rise of the Planet of the Apes" is spectacular! The trailer looks damn good, but the movie itself is much more than that! The special effects are visually stunning, the characters are so lovable and the story is interesting and exciting.
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HISHEhebJul 8, 2014
סרט ממש טוב שכדאי לראות, סרט מעניין מהדקה הראשונה ועד האחרונה. מספר בצורה ממש יפה את הסיפור של סיזר. מהרגע שהוא נולד עד שהקין מרדסרט ממש טוב שכדאי לראות, סרט מעניין מהדקה הראשונה ועד האחרונה. מספר בצורה ממש יפה את הסיפור של סיזר. מהרגע שהוא נולד עד שהקין מרד
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Grumpy_KrakenJul 10, 2014
Easily one of the best movies that I have ever seen, if not the best. This movie inspires a plethora of emotions. The acting is superb and the computer graphics are some of the best I have seen. The story keeps viewers interested, with not aEasily one of the best movies that I have ever seen, if not the best. This movie inspires a plethora of emotions. The acting is superb and the computer graphics are some of the best I have seen. The story keeps viewers interested, with not a single point feeling rushed. This movie is a must watch for anybody looking for a wonderful movie to be immersed in. This movie is realistic and believable, in spite of the seemingly convoluted premise. I would recommend this movie for all age groups, maybe except exceptionally young individuals.… Expand
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vikesh2206Nov 19, 2014
Rise of the Planet of the Apes is intelligent sci-fi, a wonderful blend of brain and action with stellar performance capture and character arcs for the Apes even if the same potential isn't reached for their human counterparts.
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lordmoo_23Sep 30, 2014
This is one of my favorite movies of all time. From the very beginning, I was emotionally invested and throughout the film I am kept invested with no instances of dissatisfaction or tedium. The movie started and before I knew it, the movieThis is one of my favorite movies of all time. From the very beginning, I was emotionally invested and throughout the film I am kept invested with no instances of dissatisfaction or tedium. The movie started and before I knew it, the movie had finished. There are no moments that really slow down the plot, every scene is there for a purpose.

James Franco did a great job to humanize Caesar, making me feel sorry and sympathetic to the apes. This sympathy let me know that it was okay to side with the apes, even if they were against my own species. Freida Pinto played the role of Franco's wife, but more importantly as his mentor. She warns him about the way he is raising Caesar saying "You're trying to control things that aren't meant to be controlled," "Some things aren't meant to be changed -- you have to accept that!"

Despite all the good performances, the star of this movie is undoubtedly Caesar. I met him when he was a baby and got to know him more as he grew up under human teachings. It is both interesting and satisfying to see him explore this world that apes are unfamiliar with. When he meets other humans who are not as nice and accepting as Will is, his perspective on everything changes. He becomes much darker, letting go of his human ties and embracing his own kind. With much determination he leads all the apes to freedom. What's so great about Caesar is that he has lived with both the humans and apes. He loves Will, but he also knows that he belongs with his own family, and so he fights for them.

Their revolution was never intended to kill off the human race and take over the world; it was to send a message. They wanted to stand up for themselves and show the humans that they are more than just a pet or display. This movie has a masterful story, a beautifully written protagonist, great CGI, a powerful soundtrack and the ability to keep you coming back over and over again.… Expand
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reellmJun 13, 2015
4/5★A man searches for a cure for his fathers Alzheimer's, and in the process a new intelligent species is created to rival humanity and a humanity killing virus is released to finish the job.
The part that struck me as I was watching was4/5★A man searches for a cure for his fathers Alzheimer's, and in the process a new intelligent species is created to rival humanity and a humanity killing virus is released to finish the job.
The part that struck me as I was watching was how I was rooting for the apes to win. There is a not so subtle condemnation of animal testing clinical trials and animal captivity and casting Draco Malfoy as a cruel guard drives the point home: Humans bad.
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WheelzFourReelzFeb 23, 2015
Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a great prequel/remake with the greatest movie chimp ever created. Caesar is one of Andy Serkis' best performances. It's a fascinating film with great performances and visuals all around. It's definitelyRise of the Planet of the Apes is a great prequel/remake with the greatest movie chimp ever created. Caesar is one of Andy Serkis' best performances. It's a fascinating film with great performances and visuals all around. It's definitely worth seeing.… Expand
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gamingisgreatAug 24, 2016
Greatest film ever.Go out and watch it................................................................................................................
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MrMovieBuffMay 2, 2017
'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' is a fantastic return to form for the iconic "Planet of the Apes" franchise, director Rupert Wyatt crafts an intelligent science-fiction action movie filled with amazing special effects, and a committed'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' is a fantastic return to form for the iconic "Planet of the Apes" franchise, director Rupert Wyatt crafts an intelligent science-fiction action movie filled with amazing special effects, and a committed performance from Andy Serkis in motion capture as the leading ape named Cesar. As soon as Cesar is born, his mother unfortunately dies and is taken home by researcher Dr. William Rodman (James Franco), who decides to raise the little Cesar, and uses some sort of new antidote to see what kind of an effect it will have on apes, and how can it help humans. His father (played by John Lithgow) has dementia, and Dr. Rodman, after seeing how much Cesar has advanced to almost the same intelligence as a human, sees how it will change his father, and it changes everything for the better. One day, Dr. Rodman meets a primatologist named Caroline (Freida Pinto), and they fall in love, as well as take care of Cesar together. Back at the lab, where all the apes are being experimented on, eager businessman and Dr. Rodman's boss, Steven Jacobs (David Oyelowo) wants to take this antidote to the next level, and continues to experiment on the species of the apes and see what they'll do next as far as their intelligence goes. It also seems that Cesar is almost too dangerous to live in their neighborhood, so Will and Caroline decide to take him to a Primate Shelter, where the boss (Brian Cox) seems to take more dramatic measures in how they keep the apes. What makes this movie so effective is the realistic take on the characters and franchise, instead of ridiculous ape outfits worn by humans and looking noticeable, the motion capture was a clever idea, and seeing the apes develop with their intelligence and how they communicate through sign language instead of speaking fluently all the time. Rupert Wyatt beings us one of the most intelligent summer movies of 2011. This is a movie not to be missed.… Expand
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Termin8terJul 22, 2017
Rise of the Planet of the Apes does a good job of rebuilding the Planet of the Apes franchise after the terrible Tim Burton remake ran it into the ground. Andy Serkis does a good job playing Caesar, the acting is mostly good, and the pacingRise of the Planet of the Apes does a good job of rebuilding the Planet of the Apes franchise after the terrible Tim Burton remake ran it into the ground. Andy Serkis does a good job playing Caesar, the acting is mostly good, and the pacing and characters are solid too. The film mostly consists of drama rather than action, which I found to be a bit dull. Not to say that action makes my movies, but a bit more of, you know, stuff happening would've improved the film for me. While this movie is good, the two that came after were a lot better.… Expand
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MovieManiac83Apr 23, 2015
In a recent Playboy interview, James Franco talked about his work in Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes the way a lot of people talk about punching in at Taco Bell, referring to it as “actor-for-hire” work and saying he didn’t consider it “anIn a recent Playboy interview, James Franco talked about his work in Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes the way a lot of people talk about punching in at Taco Bell, referring to it as “actor-for-hire” work and saying he didn’t consider it “an example of my creativity.” While those sound like the words of an actor distancing himself from an obvious stinker, Franco could have just been expressing what’s obvious from the film’s first frames: This isn’t a film driven by humans. They aren’t completely removed from the action—someone has to keep the plot rolling. But as Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes makes good on its title’s promise, humanity gets pushed toward the margins as the apes take center stage. In a film not short on clever touches, one of the cleverest is the way it makes its human characters increasingly irrelevant as the world they thought was theirs starts to slip through their fingers.

A prequel/reboot of the Planet Of The Apes series, Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes ignores Tim Burton’s 2001 remake—which is fine—and samples liberally from 1972’s Conquest Of The Planet Of The Apes in telling the story of how one smart ape’s tumultuous life leads to a general ape revolt. Here, it’s Caesar, a chimpanzee made super-intelligent via a drug Franco developed to reverse the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. When Franco’s lab, a high-tech but low-security facility, ends his experiments after an unfortunate incident in which one of the test subjects wreaks havoc in the middle of an important meeting, Franco rescues the infant Caesar from destruction and brings him home to the Alzheimer’s-afflicted father (John Lithgow) who inspired Franco’s work. As the years pass, Franco raises Caesar as his own while secretly administering the wonder drug to Lithgow. He experiences great success with both ape and dad, until both experiments hit the wall that movie mad science inevitably hits, and things take a turn for the worse.

It’s a familiar story, and thankfully, it isn’t the one at the film’s center. That belongs to Caesar, who begins Rise as an especially clever baby who grows into a thoughtful adult played (via some truly impressive motion-capture effects) by Andy Serkis, who previously brought Gollum and King Kong to life for Peter Jackson. Over the course of Rise, Serkis gets to play Caesar as a petulant teen, a misunderstood youth, the protagonist of a prison drama, and finally, as an ape Che Guevara. It’s a remarkably expressive performance, registering subtle changes in personality and attitude and conveying a coiled sense of physical menace that suggests the nice chimp we’ve gotten to know over the course of the movie might not be nice much longer.

Where Conquest openly drew parallels with the tumultuous early ’70s, Rise doesn’t seem overly concerned with the real world, apart from some vague suggestions that animal testing might have moral consequences. Instead, director Rupert Wyatt focuses on whisking the story along toward a stunning final setpiece staged in a fog-drenched San Francisco. Wyatt brings a light touch to the potentially grim material—too light when it drops in some groan-inducing references to the original film—but he keeps the action compelling whether focusing on apes as they run amok or as they quietly contemplate their next move. As for the people, the chilling suggestion for both the world within the film and the world without it is that they might not be necessary.… Expand
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Epik_NinnjaMay 23, 2015
It's short of a masterpiece but it's still a very entertaining film. The CGI is high quality, the story is well put together and interesting throughout, and it's well acted. Honestly, I'd almost say this movie is a 9/10 but it's missingIt's short of a masterpiece but it's still a very entertaining film. The CGI is high quality, the story is well put together and interesting throughout, and it's well acted. Honestly, I'd almost say this movie is a 9/10 but it's missing something. Maybe the ending was rushed or overly abrupt. Maybe some parts didn't make total sense. Whatever it was, it's ultimately an 8.5/10 in my book (so to speak). Watch it whether you've seen the original films or not. You won't regret it (unless your opinions drastically vary from mine, of course)!… Expand
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buttonscasperJul 6, 2015
Great emotional story which has remade a couple of lines from the original and improved them, The story is slow-paced but it makes you relate with Caesar and makes you emotional.
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CineAutoctonoJan 26, 2017
"Rise of the Planet of the Apes" was one of the very good stories I've seen. The plot, and CGI effects of the apes was outstanding, the performances were good, and it should be said that this was one of the good stories made in Hollywood.
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kyle20ellisApr 29, 2022
I loved the original film, the sequels that followed were a mixed bag and I disliked Tim Burton's remake especially for the ending. I wasn't sure at first whether I would like Rise of the Planet of the Apes, but guess what? I did, very muchI loved the original film, the sequels that followed were a mixed bag and I disliked Tim Burton's remake especially for the ending. I wasn't sure at first whether I would like Rise of the Planet of the Apes, but guess what? I did, very much so.

Rise of the Planet of the Apes mayn't be perfect, but it is for me one of the better movies to do with Planet of the Apes since the original and one of the better movies this year.

Rise of the Planet of the Apes for a start looks mind-blowing. Beautiful photography, striking settings and scenery and brilliant effects are plenty of reasons to like this movie, as well as the breathtaking action sequences especially the battle on the Golden Gate Bridge and emotionally powerful score.

The story is thrilling and well paced with not too much excess to interrupt the flow. Dialogue is mostly very good and thoughtful, if sometimes clunky particularly in the scenes with Franco and Pinto and one or two of the morals about Man Playing God. Rupert Wyatt's direction is excellent.

The characters are mostly engaging, though it is true that the apes are more interesting than the human characters. But Franco's character especially is given enough empathy and depth to make us care for him. Best character? Easily Caesar, not only the most interesting characters but the one I felt the most sympathy for.

Acting is very good. It is occasionally a little hammy, with John Lithgow and Brian Cox, however James Franco gives a very credible lead performance, Frieda Pinto is decent, Tom Felton is surprisingly good and Andy Serkis is just phenomenal.

Overall, a very good movie. 7.5/10 Bethany Cox… Expand
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gdiego135Dec 4, 2015
Awesome movie definitely worth watching. I know there's older movies about this back in the 90's or something where the apes already talk like humans and wear clothes (kinda dumb) but this origin story to the apes is amazing, GO WATCH NOW
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DubsGamerFeb 25, 2017
A great film to fill in the story gaps of the original, wonderful plot-line, relatable and emotional charterers with a plot that matches the findings at the end of the original film. If you want a modern planet of the apes film, the duo ofA great film to fill in the story gaps of the original, wonderful plot-line, relatable and emotional charterers with a plot that matches the findings at the end of the original film. If you want a modern planet of the apes film, the duo of this and 'Dawn of the planet of the ape' is were you will want to head. However, do not go any were near the Tim Burton remake 'Planet of the apes'… Expand
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nahtan1244Mar 23, 2016
Wow what a movie. This movie is a brainy and intelligent blockbuster. This movie explores the growth of a baby chimp born in a lab and how intelligent he gets after a drug was tested to cure Alzheimers. Everyone here does a wonderful job.Wow what a movie. This movie is a brainy and intelligent blockbuster. This movie explores the growth of a baby chimp born in a lab and how intelligent he gets after a drug was tested to cure Alzheimers. Everyone here does a wonderful job. Andy serkis delivers another great motion capture performance just like he did in king Kong. James Franco especially did a great job as Caesars caretaker. The bond that was developed between them is touching and real. This film ultimately builds up to a action packed and tragic yet heartfelt and touching climax. Then this movie ends with a bam that will leave you speechless. If i had any gripes with this movie it would be that one of the characters did fell unnecessary such as the grumpy next door neighbor. He barley has any lines and serves as just the stereotypical grumpy next door neighbor. Other than that this movie was great… Expand
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ReelViews94Mar 23, 2016
Some old potion is served up in a reasonably spiffy new bottle in Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Resurrecting a lucrative franchise for another go-round 43 years after Charlton Heston first found himself on the short end of the evolutionarySome old potion is served up in a reasonably spiffy new bottle in Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Resurrecting a lucrative franchise for another go-round 43 years after Charlton Heston first found himself on the short end of the evolutionary pyramid, Fox has wisely steered clear of attempting another remake of the original, which was bungled so badly by Tim Burton a decade back, settling instead on a contemporary scientific yarn that serves as a plausible prequel to all the other films. Strong action, special effects and by far the most credible ape “performances” yet seen will spell box office to inspire chest-thumping in all markets.

Making the most of special effects breakthroughs pioneered on Avatar as well as on the extensive ape performance background of Andy "King Kong" Serkis, Rise closes the door on the makeup-and-hairpiece monkeyshines of the original Apes sequels once and for all. The success of the new film pivots on viewer belief that the genetically advanced primates here possess emotional and cranial capacities similar to those of humans; so completely is this achieved that audiences will be cheering for these sensitive creatures as they take revenge on their tormentors by launching an unusually ambitious animal-liberation movement.

Of course, it helps tip the balance when the humans on display are as thoroughly dull and/or venal as they are here. The man who makes everything possible is genetic scientist Will Rodman (James Franco), who after more than five years of research experiences a breakthrough with a gene therapy drug called AOZ-112. This cocktail not only pushes one young chimp to incredible new thresholds of smarts and ability, it also has the side effect of reversing the dementia of Will’s out-of-it father (John Lithgow). From the point of view of Will’s greedy boss (David Oyelowo), this is a potential goldmine.

But Dad’s Alzheimer’s regresses. And then the chimp, named Caesar, grows into a rough, rebellious, malcontented adolescent, very strong and hard to control; more than any other chimp in history, this one truly has a mind of its own. Eventually, Caesar must leave home for a simian detention facility staffed by a bunch of sadists led by Draco Malfoy himself (or at least the actor who played him in the Harry Potter films, Tom Felton). Things get nasty enough to spark a prison riot, which soon turns into an outright rebellion seemingly joined by the entire ape population of the San Francisco Bay Area.

The story arc hammered out by writers Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver is solid, and director Rupert Wyatt (The Escapist) propels it at an accelerating but unmanic pace, leading to an action climax on, above and under the Golden Gate Bridge that proves perfectly satisfying. Unsurprisingly, the final shot duly foreshadows a sequel, which could be considerably hairier than this first installment falls flat is with the human element.

Will is a scientist and his sweetheart Caroline (Freida Pinto) is a vet, so why not make them brainy, opinionated, somewhat eccentric individuals with interesting takes on the extraordinary events their work triggers? Let them argue, debate and be inspired and/or appalled by it all, rather than just ride on their looks. Franco has some nice moments with Lithgow, himself just fine, but otherwise is mostly in fierce register as he contends with adversaries both at work and at the detention center. Pinto looks more beautiful than ever but is playing the most boringly decorous tag-along girlfriend seen onscreen in years.

Another questionable element is the extent of the apes’ conversational abilities. When Caesar at last utters his first word, it’s undeniably a big moment. But the most effective simian interchanges are physical rather than verbal, so it will be a tricky tightrope to walk — if the series continues, which it likely will — to move the apes into full speech in a credible way.

Serkis invests Caesar with a full measure of personality through the indelibly human look in his eyes. The ape cast is rounded out not only by chimps but by a memorable gorilla and orangutan, both of them fine supporting players. The special effects are most convincing and involving, particularly as the apes move through San Francisco and across the bridge in their attempt to take over George Lucas territory up north.

It’s Apes 1, Humans 0 after the first round of this solid reboot of the perennially successful franchise.… Expand
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MovieMasterEddyApr 7, 2016
Some old potion is served up in a reasonably spiffy new bottle in Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Resurrecting a lucrative franchise for another go-round 43 years after Charlton Heston first found himself on the short end of the evolutionarySome old potion is served up in a reasonably spiffy new bottle in Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Resurrecting a lucrative franchise for another go-round 43 years after Charlton Heston first found himself on the short end of the evolutionary pyramid, Fox has wisely steered clear of attempting another remake of the original, which was bungled so badly by Tim Burton a decade back, settling instead on a contemporary scientific yarn that serves as a plausible prequel to all the other films. Strong action, special effects and by far the most credible ape “performances” yet seen will spell box office to inspire chest-thumping in all markets.

Making the most of special effects breakthroughs pioneered on Avatar as well as on the extensive ape performance background of Andy "King Kong" Serkis, Rise closes the door on the makeup-and-hairpiece monkeyshines of the original Apes sequels once and for all. The success of the new film pivots on viewer belief that the genetically advanced primates here possess emotional and cranial capacities similar to those of humans; so completely is this achieved that audiences will be cheering for these sensitive creatures as they take revenge on their tormentors by launching an unusually ambitious animal-liberation movement.

Of course, it helps tip the balance when the humans on display are as thoroughly dull and/or venal as they are here. The man who makes everything possible is genetic scientist Will Rodman (James Franco), who after more than five years of research experiences a breakthrough with a gene therapy drug called AOZ-112. This cocktail not only pushes one young chimp to incredible new thresholds of smarts and ability, it also has the side effect of reversing the dementia of Will’s out-of-it father (John Lithgow). From the point of view of Will’s greedy boss (David Oyelowo), this is a potential goldmine.

But Dad’s Alzheimer’s regresses. And then the chimp, named Caesar, grows into a rough, rebellious, malcontented adolescent, very strong and hard to control; more than any other chimp in history, this one truly has a mind of its own. Eventually, Caesar must leave home for a simian detention facility staffed by a bunch of sadists led by Draco Malfoy himself (or at least the actor who played him in the Harry Potter films, Tom Felton). Things get nasty enough to spark a prison riot, which soon turns into an outright rebellion seemingly joined by the entire ape population of the San Francisco Bay Area.

The story arc hammered out by writers Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver is solid, and director Rupert Wyatt (The Escapist) propels it at an accelerating but unmanic pace, leading to an action climax on, above and under the Golden Gate Bridge that proves perfectly satisfying. Unsurprisingly, the final shot duly foreshadows a sequel, which could be considerably hairier than this first installment falls flat is with the human element.

Will is a scientist and his sweetheart Caroline (Freida Pinto) is a vet, so why not make them brainy, opinionated, somewhat eccentric individuals with interesting takes on the extraordinary events their work triggers? Let them argue, debate and be inspired and/or appalled by it all, rather than just ride on their looks. Franco has some nice moments with Lithgow, himself just fine, but otherwise is mostly in fierce register as he contends with adversaries both at work and at the detention center. Pinto looks more beautiful than ever but is playing the most boringly decorous tag-along girlfriend seen onscreen in years.

Another questionable element is the extent of the apes’ conversational abilities. When Caesar at last utters his first word, it’s undeniably a big moment. But the most effective simian interchanges are physical rather than verbal, so it will be a tricky tightrope to walk — if the series continues, which it likely will — to move the apes into full speech in a credible way.

Serkis invests Caesar with a full measure of personality through the indelibly human look in his eyes. The ape cast is rounded out not only by chimps but by a memorable gorilla and orangutan, both of them fine supporting players. The special effects are most convincing and involving, particularly as the apes move through San Francisco and across the bridge in their attempt to take over George Lucas territory up north.

It’s Apes 1, Humans 0 after the first round of this solid reboot of the perennially successful franchise.… Expand
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Creeper3455Jul 13, 2017
When i watched this movie,i did it with a different eye,not like everyone else thought it was:An Origin Story that is not adapted from the comics. And i can clearly say that,based or not based from a comic-book or a graphic novel,this movieWhen i watched this movie,i did it with a different eye,not like everyone else thought it was:An Origin Story that is not adapted from the comics. And i can clearly say that,based or not based from a comic-book or a graphic novel,this movie still works,and it does in a good way. The story is kind of boring and predictable in the first minutes,but then,moving on to the 2nd act you know you're in for a 'wild' ride (no pun intended),even though this is a movie about the start of (as the title says) the 'Planet Of The Apes'. If in 2011 we had movies with such incredible visual effects like Transformers 3 and Hugo,this one still stands out as the most impressive visual effects i sworn i could've saw that year,since the motion capture works pretty well. Watching the movie itself felt like reading a book again thanks to the 'primitive' work by Patrick Doyle's score. In the end,if you watch Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes,it'll be just like the old times,when no one was thinking about movies,but was thinking about reading a book from the '80s,with an admirable story and impeccable visual effects. As i said,it'll be just like the good old times,only better.… Expand
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MonkiReviewsJul 3, 2017
I thought it was almost perfect. The story was strong, emotional, and at times funny. I started loving it in the first ten minutes. The acting was amazing, which I didn't expect. The story was also very deep, mixed witb action. It is for sureI thought it was almost perfect. The story was strong, emotional, and at times funny. I started loving it in the first ten minutes. The acting was amazing, which I didn't expect. The story was also very deep, mixed witb action. It is for sure worth a watch.… Expand
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EduBJun 11, 2017
Rise of the planet of the apes; A film that managed to mix genres very well sci-fi, action and drama. At the beginning of the film we are not yet introduced to the protagonist (César); But when we are presented; It is still small, itsRise of the planet of the apes; A film that managed to mix genres very well sci-fi, action and drama. At the beginning of the film we are not yet introduced to the protagonist (César); But when we are presented; It is still small, its evolution, although somewhat rapid, is developed through a simple dialogue, is well explained and without delays; And over time his intelligence increases; And in like all stories about evolution, be it artificial intelligence or even the human being, he begins to wonder where he came from; Even if it is not explicit in the movie it is there; Watching this movie three times in my life, but I had never realized it, I was only realizing it the third time and what a sensational part; The way the script builds the character is very well worked out; Caesar first begins to evolve, then begins to argue about his existence; Then begin to see in a more general way how your species is treated and at last solves by a sufficient in this everything and when this happens; Honestly it's the best part of film and it looks like it's not even in the end; The way conflicts are exposed, although simple goods are built; In the film there is no loss of time with dialogues and scenes; Everything is connected there; Even though the scenes between humans are unnecessary at the moment; They make sense throughout the film; An example is the sneeze scene; This all shows that despite a simple script it has been very well built and does not have holes; If you have are unnecessary and do not affect the story. The direction of the film is firm; Without mistakes that damage the experience of those who are watching, photography of the film is not surprising because what stands out is the computer graphics; Although it is widely used, it does not spoil the film; Can be dated even though it is spectacular and barely perceptible, the soundtrack is excellent, from the beginning to the final act it describes well what is happening and is beautiful. Although the film's set-up is a bit messy when shown in scenes where there are humans; It does not affect the work; But in the final act it is sensational. And the end is sensational, despite having dialogues they are few, what is presented to us in the scenes in which Caesar communicates with the others is undoubtedly excellent; Great job steering; NO. In the end I can only say that Rise of the Planete of the Apes is a sfi-ci movie that mixes action and drama very well.… Expand
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mrdr4gonNov 16, 2017
Well-intentioned and with some decent emotive acting and great set-pieces. Unfortunately however this film fails to be anything other than laborious for long sections of its runtime.
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chikkusridharJul 7, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An excellent rendition of the Planet of the Apes series, with great direction and CGI effects. The amazing part about this movie is that the emotions of the chimps/gorillas are captured very well due to the motion capture technology. Caesar (portrayed by Andy Serkis) is a baby ape who grows up with high-level intelligence. The story follows Caesar as he is left in an animal shelter and leads an uprising of fellow primates.… Expand
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m1376jamaliJul 1, 2017
I really loved the story. Totally unpredictable and a unique combination of comedy , drama and action.
One of the best Sci-fi movies EVER.
Special effects were fantastic. Specially in the ending scene.
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ChickenSaladassJul 12, 2017
The start of an awesome trilogy, great story, plot, CGI and acting. Mixed with emotion, seriousness and comedy. Extremely recommend watching this film and if you enjoy it, you have a great ride ahead of you.
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vetorAug 11, 2017
Rise of planet of apes is one of the best remakes ever made, with its incredible motion capture and the brilliant performance of actor Andy Serkins in the role of Ceasar.
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BatmaulAug 16, 2017
This movie is one of the best of all times, in my opinion. It has a beautiful, complex story, an amazing cast and wonderful visual effects. Everything from Andy Serkis to the story to the visual effects, it's all wonderful.
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amheretojudgeJan 16, 2018
here you go..

Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes

A solid start offering gripping screenplay, some tight action and well developed characters Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes is a gift especially by Andy Serkis.
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FilipeNetoAug 22, 2018
"Planet of the Apes" is a formula that has been subject of several film adaptations since it was created by Pierre Boulle. But this film manages to give a new and different look to the story, especially considering the disappointment that was"Planet of the Apes" is a formula that has been subject of several film adaptations since it was created by Pierre Boulle. But this film manages to give a new and different look to the story, especially considering the disappointment that was Tim Burton's version. The action takes place on our planet and the apes are our laboratory chimpanzees, around which a story is developed that addresses topics such as the use of animals in scientific experiments, genetic mutation, human action on nature, revenge, evolution etc. Strong themes indeed, in an intense and emotional script. Cinematography and sets are also excellent, even if CGI is sometimes quite obvious and spoils things a little. The work of the actors is good and, from the vast cast, we must highlight the excellent performances of James Franco and Freida Pinto (an actress whose origins are likely to go back to the former Portuguese colony of Goa, judging by her Portuguese surname). Overall, its the most interesting and positive film made over the original Boulle story, having an ending that allows us to anticipate future sequels.… Expand
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merijnjFeb 21, 2018
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A great start to a great trilogy. Andy Serkis' performance was truly a joy to watch.
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benskylerhillJun 7, 2018
In recent years it has seemed that at least half of cinema has consisted of reboots, sequels, prequels, spin-offs, etc. It's easy to become skeptical of films like those of the Planet of the Apes prequel trilogy and write them off asIn recent years it has seemed that at least half of cinema has consisted of reboots, sequels, prequels, spin-offs, etc. It's easy to become skeptical of films like those of the Planet of the Apes prequel trilogy and write them off as unnecessary cash-grabs. But Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a film that knows how to overcome genre tropes through intensely gripping character-driven drama and it starts off the trilogy in an enthralling way.

Andy Serkis is a motion-capture acting genius. As Caesar the ape, he clearly conveys the intense psychological divide between the character's animal instinct and humanistic intelligence. His performance breathes life into a story that could be a very dull, generic sci-fi origin story. The journey of self-discovery and self-sacrifice that Caesar endures is so well-captured by the script and it's done with so little dialogue. The visual storytelling is remarkable and it's by far the best part of the movie.

But deep drama and pulse-pounding action aside, there are some very underdeveloped aspects to the film. While all the performances are impressive, nearly all of the supporting characters have muddled motivations and all seem very stereotypical in the way that they're written into the story. There's not much about them to care about as they're all treated as mere story props to move the story of Caesar along. The plot is not as compelling or thought-provoking as it could be because there isn't as much development to the human side as there is to the ape side.

Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a solid introduction to a superior trilogy. It's a bit too slow-paced and it can't help but feel like a prelude for something better to come, but it's more than engrossing enough to convert new fans to an old franchise.

Story: 7.5
Acting: 9
Script: 7
Visuals/Sound: 9
Entertainment Value: 8

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ErikTheCriticSep 26, 2018
Exciting, action-packed and well-acted, "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" is a fantastic summer blockbuster with a well-written story and script.
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OnaskOct 21, 2018
Una buena película con muy buen planteamiento pero que se queda corta en su profundidad. Incide demasiado en los orígenes de Cesar y no toca temas más relevantes hasta el final de la propia cinta. Destacar, especialmente, la credibilidad deUna buena película con muy buen planteamiento pero que se queda corta en su profundidad. Incide demasiado en los orígenes de Cesar y no toca temas más relevantes hasta el final de la propia cinta. Destacar, especialmente, la credibilidad de los efectos especiales. Recomendada.… Expand
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zNeverSleepingAug 21, 2020
O contraste feito entre os humanos e os primatas é simplesmente genial. Toda construção da trama, principalmente relacionado ao protagonista Cesar, é muito bem feita. O desenvolvimento dele não deixou a desejar, com um tempo de tela muitoO contraste feito entre os humanos e os primatas é simplesmente genial. Toda construção da trama, principalmente relacionado ao protagonista Cesar, é muito bem feita. O desenvolvimento dele não deixou a desejar, com um tempo de tela muito satisfatório, sem deixar o público cansado. Ao tratar assuntos como racismo, preconceito e até mesmo evolucionismo - no que se diz respeito a superioridade intelectual, o personagem e sua premissa se tornam muito propensas a empatia.

E como eu não poderia deixar de mencionar, a melhor cena do filme, onde o Cesar fala "NÃO" é magnificamente bem construída. Com um suspense, fotografia e tensão extremamente bem alinhados. Lembro de me arrepiar todo.

Como um todo, a fotografia é muito boa, apresentando uma geografia muito boa do local no qual os primatas escapam. A ost é igualmente bem aplicada. Os animais, representados por CGI, são muito criveis, te fazendo se perguntar o tempo todo se aquilo é real ou não.… Expand
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JollyRae16Jun 13, 2019
When Rise of the Planet of the Apes was released in 2011 no one was expecting the film to be such a critical and box-office success. The first reboot directed by Tim Burton had left a sour taste in viewer’s mouths, fortunately ‘Rise’When Rise of the Planet of the Apes was released in 2011 no one was expecting the film to be such a critical and box-office success. The first reboot directed by Tim Burton had left a sour taste in viewer’s mouths, fortunately ‘Rise’ rejuvenated the franchise and kick started a new series of films.

Will Rodman is a scientist working for a pharmaceutical company trying to find a cure for Alzheimer’s. A new drug has been tested on chimpanzees to positive results, that is until it drives one chimp crazy and they try to attack humans in a rage. Will later realises the chimpanzee was pregnant and was only trying to protect her new-born.

Rather than putting down the baby chimp, he takes it home to live with himself and his father. They slowly realise that the chimpanzee, now named Caesar, is highly intelligent. The authorities eventually imprison Caesar in an ape sanctuary but after the apes are mistreated again by humans, they start to revolt.

Until this point, there had never been a visually better Planet of the Apes film. Aesthetically, Tim Burton’s film did look great. But the difference in technology between his film and Rise was enormous. The motion capture technology is superb in creating life-like apes on screen from the motions and movements to their facial expressions. Andy Serkis does a tremendous job in his motion capture role playing Caesar, so much so that people campaigned to get him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

The depth of the characters is handled expertly. Although the humans almost take a back seat to the apes, James Franco’s character Will Rodman is extremely likeable and clear in his motivations.

There are highly touching moments between him and his father and the relationship between Will and his partner, played by Freida Pinto, is fun even if not fully developed. The main driving force is his relationship and love for Caesar who is not only his best friend but he is also treated as a real member of the family.

Director Rupert Wyatt is a huge fan of the original Planet of the Apes series. He stays respectful to the classic while planting many references and Easter-eggs throughout but without ever crossing the line to poking fun at the original.

Many of the apes and human characteristics were flipped such as Caesar’s mother being named “Bright Eyes” which was Charlton Heston’s name in the 1968 original. There are many more fun hidden tributes throughout such as more character names to spot, to inspired visual imagery, even to references to the space shuttle from the original film which also helps cement Rise of the Planet of the Apes as a true prequel… Expand
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DiptanshuMay 2, 2020
Great entertaining movie!Story was simple and amazing as per intro,screenplay was great engaging from start to end in this movie every scene was to the point no other thing!music was brilliant it was thrilling,visuals were great,action scenesGreat entertaining movie!Story was simple and amazing as per intro,screenplay was great engaging from start to end in this movie every scene was to the point no other thing!music was brilliant it was thrilling,visuals were great,action scenes were amazing specially ending bridge and cage fights the camera angles were great,nice acting,starting baby Ceaser scenes were adorable and the relationship was amazing with he's dad and girlfriend,some scenes were surprisingly good i was stunned in "NO" scene and Ceasar is home!overall entertaining and amazing movie!… Expand
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155115Oct 1, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rise of the planet of the apes is an action film. Released in 2011.The film talk about the attempts of humans to develope the intelligence of apes.
The film presents the war between the apes and humens. Ceaser is the hero ape. He can plan to help other apes. The film has alot of action scenes. The end is very exciting.
The filming locations in San Francisco, Vancouver, Oahu ana Hawaii. The director of the film is Robert Wyatt. The acting is Also very strong ans real. The production and visual effects are very nice as well I would highly recommend Rise of the planet of the apes, especially if you are keen on action film. The lenght film is maybe one hour and a half so you will enjoy your time when you watch the film.… Expand
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AWESOM-0Feb 16, 2020
Such a good movie and I’m really excited to see how the series develops! As great as the original was, it would have been very difficult to make a movie that lived up to today’s standards, so I applaud them.
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CrocBainDec 9, 2020
It's a lovely movie, quite cheesy though. It is definitely a necessary movie to understand the next two. You have to first watch this one to know of anything happening in the second one at all. It isn't bad, but it's not exorbitantly goodIt's a lovely movie, quite cheesy though. It is definitely a necessary movie to understand the next two. You have to first watch this one to know of anything happening in the second one at all. It isn't bad, but it's not exorbitantly good either. My personal favorite is the second one movie "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes"… Expand
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akshatmahajanOct 15, 2020
Rise of the Planet of the Apes is both enjoyable and lovely. It was a powerful film. The film could have been just a bit longer. I felt the movie was paced a bit too quickly.

CGI is great. Cesar's facial expressions tell it all! You feel hisRise of the Planet of the Apes is both enjoyable and lovely. It was a powerful film. The film could have been just a bit longer. I felt the movie was paced a bit too quickly.

CGI is great. Cesar's facial expressions tell it all! You feel his rage, his fear, and his child like innocence through his wonderfully animated eyes. There were a bit too many plot jumps in the last 30 minutes, but all in all, it was directed very, very well. Coupled with a good score, mellow at times, but highly dramatic which heightens the tension. I highly doubt this film will disappoint the fans of the original. You will love and enjoy it.… Expand
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MrPajamasNov 1, 2020
Rise of the Planet of the Apes is the first part of the trilogy and in my opinion the best. The story is excellent and we have wonderful effects. Indeed, the main monkey Caesar looks great. This film goes more or less for sure. A qualityRise of the Planet of the Apes is the first part of the trilogy and in my opinion the best. The story is excellent and we have wonderful effects. Indeed, the main monkey Caesar looks great. This film goes more or less for sure. A quality action show, which, however, pleasantly surprised with its story.… Expand
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NoneLovesMeMar 8, 2021
The special effects could almost carry the movie, but on top of that it has excellent characters and an amazing score, even the weakest part, the plot is still really good, just an amazing film over all.
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FloroOct 17, 2021
Caesar's story was very brilliantly written and the other characters were compelling. The action sequences and soundtrack were excellent and flawless so I'd definitely recommend this movie.
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aldisimoMar 1, 2022
i'd give each installment in this trilogy an 8/10. they are about equal to me
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oneofjwNov 24, 2022
Its really good, especially the last scene where the apes just **** destroy the golden gate bridge.
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