Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: August 5, 2011
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drlowdonAug 21, 2023
Scientist Will Rodman is conducting clinical trials that he hopes will cure his father's Alzheimer's disease, but when a chimp is accidently exposed to the drug he begins to show signs of increased intelligence.

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

Essentially a prequel to the original movies, Rise of the Planet of the Apes does a very good job of hitting all the expected beats and sets up what was to become a very good trilogy of movies. Andy Serkis mo-cap performance as the chimpanzee Caesar is worth watching for alone.… Expand
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DukeJonMar 13, 2023
Uncanny valley apes become hugely intelligent overnight from breathing the smart gas. The smart ape is raised until adulthood by humans in a loving environment but after meeting a bad human concludes that all humans must be bad. The huge warUncanny valley apes become hugely intelligent overnight from breathing the smart gas. The smart ape is raised until adulthood by humans in a loving environment but after meeting a bad human concludes that all humans must be bad. The huge war between ape and man is 100 apes versus 30 police on the golden gate bridge. Lots of telegraphing in a predictable plot that leaves few surprises. CGI is ok for the time, but not great. Forgettable leads.… Expand
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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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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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aldisimoMar 1, 2022
i'd give each installment in this trilogy an 8/10. they are about equal to me
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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gracjanskiMar 12, 2020
Finally a good Planet of the Apes movie again. The reason is simple: less action, more character developments and better story. The CGI effects of the apes are outstanding.
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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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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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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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TyranianJun 4, 2019
A pretty good Apes film with good acting and effects though has some silliness.
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imthenoobJan 24, 2012
I really enjoyed this film and I can't wait for a sequel. Andy Serkis totally made this film and is amazing as Caesar. Franco was good leading a pretty solid cast and that CGI was amazing. My only issue is the relatively straightforward andI really enjoyed this film and I can't wait for a sequel. Andy Serkis totally made this film and is amazing as Caesar. Franco was good leading a pretty solid cast and that CGI was amazing. My only issue is the relatively straightforward and predictable plot.… Expand
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Dragonfly44Jul 19, 2017
Great characters, great story, great script and beautiful action scenes. This is definitely one of the best movies I've ever had the privilege to watch. It also set up nicely for its sequel.
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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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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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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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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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FadeBlackJun 18, 2017
A masterpiece of science fiction if there ever was one. A very intelligent take at the origin story of the franchise, setting up very strong, believable and powerful relationships, along with a fascinating chart of the rise of the apeA masterpiece of science fiction if there ever was one. A very intelligent take at the origin story of the franchise, setting up very strong, believable and powerful relationships, along with a fascinating chart of the rise of the ape civilization. Touching, badass, inspirational - everything a great movie should be.… Expand
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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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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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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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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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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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gamingisgreatAug 24, 2016
Greatest film ever.Go out and watch it................................................................................................................
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SpangleJul 15, 2016
Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a truly incredible film. I have never see any other Planet of the Apes films, but Rise was out of this world surprising to me. I never expected to like this film as much as I did, but this is what aRise of the Planet of the Apes is a truly incredible film. I have never see any other Planet of the Apes films, but Rise was out of this world surprising to me. I never expected to like this film as much as I did, but this is what a blockbuster needs to be. Smart, well made, epic, and a true feast for the eyes, Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a thrilling and stirring opening to this new take on the much discussed franchise. The ape characters, namely Caesar, are incredible. They are so well developed, regardless of their status as mute for the most part, it is impeccable. These apes are practically human with the amount of emotional depth and complexity they exhibit. The film does a great job expressing their emotions in a very human way to ensure our sympathies lie with them and the film does a great job using their body language for them to emote and express themselves. In terms of the special effects, wow. I was blown away by these special effects, especially in the battle sequence, which was not just visual effect eye candy, but also incredibly well choreographed and well shot. The entire film, however, is really well shot with special emphasis on the closing establishing shot with them looking over the world from the trees, which is such a well crafted shot it is mind boggling. The score in that scene is also fantastic, though is very good throughout. The direction from Rupert Wyatt is inspired and the film is properly epic and everything expected of a blockbuster, just minus the mindless part that typically accompanies it. Instead, he blends great set pieces with heady ideas about the ethics behind medical testing on apes, the treatment of animals in zoos, and on the way we treat those we deem less intelligent than ourselves. The film is a brilliant opening to this series that leaves me dying to watch the next installment and blew away my initial expectations of a popcorn movie. Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a truly remarkable film.… Expand
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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.

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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.

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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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EpicLadySpongeJan 10, 2016
The series has been rebooted once again. It's better than the 2001 Planet of the Apes as obvious. As the trilogy starts off with this one (No, it doesn't start with the 2001 movie), Rise of the Planet of the Apes will turn this review into anThe series has been rebooted once again. It's better than the 2001 Planet of the Apes as obvious. As the trilogy starts off with this one (No, it doesn't start with the 2001 movie), Rise of the Planet of the Apes will turn this review into an ape if I don't give this movie a score of 7 or higher.… Expand
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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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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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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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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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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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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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TheQuietGamerMar 31, 2015
A tale where apes are the main characters that feels surprisingly human. Humanities cruelty and fear of that which we don't understand are the core themes here. The movie takes a look of how they, along with our arrogance can lead to ourA tale where apes are the main characters that feels surprisingly human. Humanities cruelty and fear of that which we don't understand are the core themes here. The movie takes a look of how they, along with our arrogance can lead to our downfall.

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

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

Overall though this is an amazing origin story. It made me establish an interest in a franchise I previously didn't care about. It's touching, powerful, and an all around excellent film. One I highly recommend seeing.… Expand
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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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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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TheApplegnomeJan 11, 2015
Reboot after reboot, Hollywood is indeed out of ideas.

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

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

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

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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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ydnar4Nov 22, 2014
Rupert Wyatt must have written the book on how to reboot a classic franchise. Of course the Planet of the Apes were a series that overstayed their welcome back in the 60's and 70's but with Rise of the Planet of the Ape it looks like theyRupert Wyatt must have written the book on how to reboot a classic franchise. Of course the Planet of the Apes were a series that overstayed their welcome back in the 60's and 70's but with Rise of the Planet of the Ape it looks like they have intentions to change that. This film does not just rely on special effects as a lot of the original series did, there is a lot of substance to this film. It also makes you curious how the story will continue. This reboot is miles ahead of what Tim Burton tried to do!… Expand
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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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beingryanjudeSep 1, 2014
A new vision--and quite a good one. What an excellent surprise, to a franchise that was considered long-ago buried. Andy Serkis continues to transcend technology and gives an Oscar-worthy performance as Caesar.
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FlashThompsonAug 19, 2014
The apes are by far the best animated character in the history of cinema. Not only is the C.G.I. good, but the character is written very well in general. You will go through all of those emotions yourself as you witness the movie's journeyThe apes are by far the best animated character in the history of cinema. Not only is the C.G.I. good, but the character is written very well in general. You will go through all of those emotions yourself as you witness the movie's journey that it takes you on. Through the film, you will understand what Cesar is feeling and why. The invisible character of the film is humanity itself, it's looking at a dark mirror… Expand
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blockofcheeseAug 8, 2014
"Amazing Reboot!!", yes i said it, it's by far the best reboot I've ever witnessed. It's got stunning visual effects! Eye candy film... First time seeing this film, made me feel so satisfied, it almost made be believe that Apes could take"Amazing Reboot!!", yes i said it, it's by far the best reboot I've ever witnessed. It's got stunning visual effects! Eye candy film... First time seeing this film, made me feel so satisfied, it almost made be believe that Apes could take over the world (although it is science fiction). This by far one of my all time favourite films, it hit every note for me. fantastic writing, captivating, and intriguing. It held my attention throughout the whole film. 100 out of 100!! an A+ Film!!

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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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sammurphy66Jul 17, 2014
Bolstered by superb performances and dazzling visual effects, Rise of the Planet of the Apes is one of the best Summer Movie outings of the past few years.
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shpreaJul 14, 2014
With "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" coming out, I figured I would watch this movie. And boy am I glad that I did. The movie as a whole is purely entertaining. The premise, characters, and story are all interesting. Caesar in particular isWith "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" coming out, I figured I would watch this movie. And boy am I glad that I did. The movie as a whole is purely entertaining. The premise, characters, and story are all interesting. Caesar in particular is an awesome character, and watching the transition from a young ape to the leader of an ape movement is great to watch.
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reviewmattJul 14, 2014
A Pretty Good Movie! Based on the original Planet Of The Apes, this remake makes a backstory of the classic. A young ape named Ceaser, raised by a drug creator which he is also tested on to make him smarter, is eventually locked up andA Pretty Good Movie! Based on the original Planet Of The Apes, this remake makes a backstory of the classic. A young ape named Ceaser, raised by a drug creator which he is also tested on to make him smarter, is eventually locked up and because of that, goes crazy, bring all the other apes on his plan and starts the Ape Apocalypse!
However, there are a few flaws. Ceaser uses the same drug that made him smarter on all the other apes, and they get smarter after a couple of hours, while with Ceaser, it took 8 years to get smart. There are more flaws, but that'll just bore everyone.
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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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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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MemburgJul 6, 2014
This film is so, so much better than it is credited for. It has an incredibly interesting story, the most realistic CGI that I have ever seen in any film, and the ability to make a non-speaking ape the most interesting protagonist of any filmThis film is so, so much better than it is credited for. It has an incredibly interesting story, the most realistic CGI that I have ever seen in any film, and the ability to make a non-speaking ape the most interesting protagonist of any film this year.

The story is extremely well paced, it has great build up in which characters are set up very well, and gives us some very interesting early scenes. But it's all left in the dust when our hero Caeser is introduced. This film manages to make a character who doesn't talk be extremely relateable, and oddly enough very well written. His transformation from quiet city ape to a crazy one hell-bent on an uprising is handled exceptionally well.

The CGI in this film is, by far, the best in cinematic history. Why? Because the apes look real. There were so many moments throughout this film that I thought the apes were genuinely there. There was a moment when my father asked if they were animatronic, and upon hearing of them being CGI he was blown away.

The only real downside to this film is James Franco's acting. He's acted well in other things but unfortunately here he makes his character very bland and boring. But that doesn't matter seeing as how he is not our hero.

All in all Rise of the Planet of the Apes is one of the greatest films that I have ever seen. The story is interesting, the CGI is flawless, the soundtrack is brilliant, and our main lead is one of the most well written characters we've seen in years. And so, if at any point you have to choose this over just another Michael Bay or some other egotistical prick's overblown action flick, you should always choose the Gorilla tackling the helicopter.… Expand
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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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BradySmithJun 22, 2014
It's a reasonably entertaining movie. The visual effects are impressive, and it's smarter than a lot of other summer blockbusters, but it feels more like a case of a movie made to be solid rather than a movie meant to hit a homerun. TheIt's a reasonably entertaining movie. The visual effects are impressive, and it's smarter than a lot of other summer blockbusters, but it feels more like a case of a movie made to be solid rather than a movie meant to hit a homerun. The best thing about the movie is how the apes come across as genuine characters, instead of just realistic digital animals. Caesar is the group's standout. The human characters on the other hand aren't very original or engaging. They're mostly here to serve as the obligatory foundation so that the origins story can be told. What I found most disappointing however was that the movie hints time and time again at something more intelligent, more daring, and more disturbing than what it actually delivers. The tone is too lighthearted for it to really break through. So the movie's not incredible... But it is a decent enough franchise reboot to work while your watching it, as well as give hope for the sequel to come.… Expand
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JacobJun 5, 2014
The climax is meh and the ending is abrupt/rushed but that doesn’t do much to ruin what is otherwise a pretty good movie. This is how you make a good prequel. After tons of not so great Planet of the Apes movies finally we have one that isThe climax is meh and the ending is abrupt/rushed but that doesn’t do much to ruin what is otherwise a pretty good movie. This is how you make a good prequel. After tons of not so great Planet of the Apes movies finally we have one that is good. This film is great by not just being a prequel that only serves to set up another movie but a good standalone film in its own right. The story is well paced and put together with some good morals, the characters especially Caesar are pretty good, and the effects on the Apes are great. This film is a must watch as it is pretty entertaining. It may not be as good as the original film but its still a good movie that shows that you can make a good prequel. Curious to see how the sequels hold up.… Expand
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wisertimeApr 7, 2014
I don't think any of these remakes will ever hold a candle to the originals or sit with modern audiences like they did in the 70s, but this was ok....not horrible, not great. I can't stand James Franco though. I wouldn't recommend going outI don't think any of these remakes will ever hold a candle to the originals or sit with modern audiences like they did in the 70s, but this was ok....not horrible, not great. I can't stand James Franco though. I wouldn't recommend going out of your way to watch this though. I was kinda forced to. Typical modern action/violence ensues...yawn.… Expand
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MovieGuysMar 19, 2014
Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a capable remake of the original "Planet of the Apes", but it falls short with copied and pasted storylines and Franco's inability to act.
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busbfranJan 1, 2014
The new refreshment of Planet of the Apes is welcomed by fans and new comers for its excellent story telling, perfect crisis points and wonderful acting. Although still creating more frustration and confusing to weather its a prequel or not.The new refreshment of Planet of the Apes is welcomed by fans and new comers for its excellent story telling, perfect crisis points and wonderful acting. Although still creating more frustration and confusing to weather its a prequel or not. In time we can only wait for a sequel to see where this movie is heading. A great movie that will emotionally keep you involved, would recommended to anyone.… Expand
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sinadoomDec 20, 2013
Good picture but poor acting, cliché story, very predictable and not moving or eventful at all. There didn't seem to be any underlying story or character development. I didn't quite get what the film was trying to do; what was its message,Good picture but poor acting, cliché story, very predictable and not moving or eventful at all. There didn't seem to be any underlying story or character development. I didn't quite get what the film was trying to do; what was its message, its purpose, the bottom line etc. It's passable if you just want to watch casually as a time-killer, but it's not something exciting.… Expand
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StevenFOct 20, 2013
There is definitely a lack of human intellect as 'The Rise of the Planet of the Apes' moves forward, but this missing factor is certainly rectified with the introduction of Cesar, an ape like no other with a cold hard stare that would rivalThere is definitely a lack of human intellect as 'The Rise of the Planet of the Apes' moves forward, but this missing factor is certainly rectified with the introduction of Cesar, an ape like no other with a cold hard stare that would rival Eastwood in his prime, he has clearly heightened degree of intelligence that is unanticipated by Dr. Will Rodman (James Franco) who is involved in curing Alzheimer's, through the testing of apes, they do difficult tests in killer times and are cunning too. But we kick off the film in a not so happy way as a hopeful breakthrough goes wrong, leaving Will to care for and looked after Cesar, but also his own ailing father (John Lithgow) who suffers from the incurable disease mentioned above. So far we already see the talented cast involved, yet they largely stand in the background as plot devices to further develop the plot, but anyway, Will decides to treat his father with the virus, with some overwhelmingly positive results, but as Cesar grows older his instincts begin to get the better of him, he asks his owner (through sign language) if he is a pet, well he is isn't he? I mean how else is something like this supposed to survive on its own without its own kind. Tom Felton also makes an appearance as an angry sanctuary worker, man does this guy love to be the bad person, he carries around a taser and pokes fun at the chimps, but its clear to see that he won't get away with it. The problems surrounding the human cast are down to a lack of reason for many of them to be there, they consistently play second fiddle to the chimps and for good reason, but not all of the talent is entirely without cause, the real star of the show is Andy Serkis, the motion capture whiz behind the face of Cesar, the same man who played Gollum in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, he manages to outdo all the actual talent on screen not being motion captured, the scenes later in the film with Cesars cold and focused stare towards the camera are thrilling and intense, these scenes are so well orchestrated as they are shares only by other apes, showing a true leap in CGI but also relying on excellent direction to show exactly that, without talking, these creatures have plans, this work reaching its peak with one small but significant word spoken by Cesar himself, it's shocking, but so good to watch as everything falls into play, with a finale that makes sense while also giving closure to one story arc, leaving room to open another. This is the reboot that we all wanted, teaching us acceptance and perhaps not becoming too attached to the inevitability of change, it corrects many mistakes that previous outings made, an while it does have a few of its own, this is solid ground for a restart and a new rise.… Expand
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AlveronJul 21, 2013
Rise of the planet of the apes is a poor excuse for a film.
As far as trying to give us an origin story to the planet of the apes franchise it does achieve this though it is completely unrealistic and even comical.
The first half of theRise of the planet of the apes is a poor excuse for a film.
As far as trying to give us an origin story to the planet of the apes franchise it does achieve this though it is completely unrealistic and even comical.
The first half of the film has storyline and attempts to make the film seem acceptable, the second half is just a pure failure that only achieves to show off the CGI which is of a below average quality anyway.… Expand
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George-rootsJun 25, 2013
After an un-real amount of sequels and a shoddy unneccesary remake, "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" has alot of pressure to live up to.

I have always been a big "Ape" fan and i've been chasing the movie ever since hearing it about 8After an un-real amount of sequels and a shoddy unneccesary remake, "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" has alot of pressure to live up to.

I have always been a big "Ape" fan and i've been chasing the movie ever since hearing it about 8 months ago, the only problems i saw it facing was 1. Being a Prequel to an All-Time Classic 2. CGI Apes.

Seeing CGI in everything nowdays i had my doubts, yet everyone will be pleased to know that the effects are very good and of course what sealed the deal for me was Andy Serkis playing the central character, Chimpanzee "Ceaser".

Andy Serkis is to Motion Capture what Ray Harryhausen was to Special Effects, I mean you know and have a feeling that an Artist was behind the camera, Serkis is in his element with this character and of course Andy has brought some of the greatest character's to life in recent cinema (Playing "Gollum" in "The Lord of the Rings" Trilogy and the Upcoming "Hobbit" movies, also having previously studied Monkeys in Aid of playing "King Kong").

Andy IS "Ceaser", playing from birth to adulthood, every movement and facial gesture is real, plus finding out that every other ape in this movie is played by a mo-cap actor, there's alot of talent behind this movie.

Will Rodman (James Franco) is a scientist testing on Chimpanzee's. His medicine which will hopefully be the "cure for Altzheimer disease", unfortunately funding is cancelled and Will is secretly asked to take care of a Chimpanzee born no less than a minute or so, which he inevtiably does.

Calling it "Caeser" Will discovers it is the baby of the most successful chimpanzee he had worked with, Ceaser brain power is double that of his mothers and Will secretly begins to continue the research at his father's house (John Lithgow), Will's father has Altzheimer's and is soon "cured" thanks to the breakthrough Will has found.

Inevitably Ceaser matures and an act of defense to it's master has Caeser eventually impounded in a Monkey preserve, run by cruel owners (among them is the boss's son played by Tom Felton of Harry Potter fame).

It is here Ceaser questions his place in the world, and his overall relationship with humans and the residing monkeys, to the point where inevitably begins to plan "change" (And that's it i'm not gonna tell you anymore, go see it).

James Franco has a very likable character about him, obviously setting himself with a daunting task, but really aside from that, the only character that leaves the biggest impression is of course "Ceaser", Freida Pinto, John Lithgow, Brian Cox and Tom Felton are all very good at what there doing but there characters do feel there and then a tad forced and obviously less memorbale,

But obviously i feel the best thing about this movie is the success, considering you have a upcoming Prequel to John Carpenters "The Thing", a Remake of "Footloose" all kinds of unneccesary reboot's and re-imaginings nowdays, to see them done well, with the style, heart and respect they deserve that i think is where "Rise of the Planets of the Apes's" greatest strength lies.

Final Verdict: After a few rocky decades "Rise" single handedly put's the Ape franchise back on top form.… Expand
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BrianMcCriticJun 2, 2013
A strong story along with a strong performance by Andy Serkis makes Rise of the Planet of the Apes one of the best in 2011. A very exciting and emotional time.
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ascoltami86May 20, 2013
I liked Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes, but this, I didn't enjoyed at all. Tons of apes destroying cars, attacking people, not good.
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Skullgirlsfan13May 18, 2013
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I remember talking badly about the remake of the classic a while ago, but I watched this one here, and I can safely say it's way better than that last one. In today's world the filming industry or Hollywood is running out of ideas, so they result to giving us the same show but witha different look. This is one of the exceptions, instead of trying to tell the same story, this movie starts trying to expand the mythos of the planet of the apes series; although it's widely regarded as just the one film. Rise of the apes decides not to go off the lame ending of the remake and decides to try again. In this film we try and learn how did Earth turn into a ape infestited world, well it gives a good idea and it's executed well. One of the most notable features of this film is that they decide to use computer generated imagery to make the apes look real, it is sad that the make up effects have now left the series, but it' not a step back, but a stale mate. in all honesty the humans are really uninteresting, and James Franco just doesn't work with me. The actor playing Ceasar is really good though, you can just see the emotions he emits when he acts as this slowly growing ape. With interesting story ideas, decent effects, and a good lead, I wouldn't have expected such great action. The bridge scene is by far some of the best action I've seen in a while. It's not as great as something like transformers, but that doesn't matter. With all these great things to say about this movie, i'am stoked for the next one.… Expand
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Tss5078Feb 23, 2013
Two stars is generous for this film! I didn't really want to see this overhyped prequel, but my friends felt otherwise, and we went. For the first 40 minutes, the movie actually has a plot, is on genre, and was surprisingly good!Two stars is generous for this film! I didn't really want to see this overhyped prequel, but my friends felt otherwise, and we went. For the first 40 minutes, the movie actually has a plot, is on genre, and was surprisingly good! Unfortunately, it goes way downhill from there. As the apes get smarter, the reality of the film decreases, and gets to the point where it becomes laughable. I loved the first half, but by the end of the film, I couldn't wait for it to end. First time director, Rupert Wyatt, really doesn't know when enough is enough! Some of the scenes just went on and on, and of course, they were the more ridiculous ones. Andy Serkis, who played the main ape, did a nice job with what must have been a difficult role. I give him props for that, but it's a good performance wasted in a ridiculous film, that was much too long, one that eventually becomes a farce of itself. Seriously, ignore the hype and save your money, this film is a waste of time.… Expand
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jordiFeb 20, 2013
Excelente precuela. Historia creíble. Mantiene la tensión en todo momento. Muy humana. Buenos efectos especiales. Dan ganas de que nuestro verdadero futuro sea ceder la civilización a otras especies.
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oblique15Feb 16, 2013
I found it interesting, It was fun watching him develop. I have watched the other part of the series, but you don`t need to, you can still enjoy this without watching any of others.It will probably make you interested in watching the others.I found it interesting, It was fun watching him develop. I have watched the other part of the series, but you don`t need to, you can still enjoy this without watching any of others.It will probably make you interested in watching the others. I just wanted more from the ending, but I hope they make another!… Expand
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ILHMFeb 2, 2013
Go back to where it all began in RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES! A brilliant researcher has developed a new serum that has the potential to cure Alzheimer's, but when his test subjects are killed following after a failed experiment, he isGo back to where it all began in RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES! A brilliant researcher has developed a new serum that has the potential to cure Alzheimer's, but when his test subjects are killed following after a failed experiment, he is left with only one chimp. Will raises Caesar as his own, as his intelligence begins to grow at an alarming rate. After a freak attack against one of the neighbors, Caesar is forced into a wildlife rescue, where he and each of the other animals are abused and tormented by their jailers, forcing Caesar to rally the other apes in a revolt against humanity!

RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES provides a fitting beginning to the fall of mankind, although a sequel certainly seems eminent. Rupert Wyatt brings the film to life using astounding special effects and heart-pounding action that are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat! Although James Franco and John Lithgow attempt to inject some forced sentimentality into the earlier scenes, the main focus always remains on our anti-hero chimp, Caesar. Through cutting-edge motion capture technology, Andy Serkis is able to give this fully-computerized character true life, with personality, heart, and soul that read through his eyes and expressions. Caesar gains sympathy and support in his struggles against mankind, as he suffers time and time again at the hands of his captors. Watching RISE is a bit of an Easter egg hunt as well, with clever cameos and allusions to the other films embedded playfully throughout the script. The only real misstep is that the long running time only provides the beginning to the beginning of the story, and never amounts to the full-scale planetary take-over by the super-intelligent apes. The strengths and successes will surely allow for a continuation in the next chapter, however. -Carl Manes
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TokyochuchuJan 14, 2013
Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a good movie. The build up of the primate explosion is great to watch and full of tension. The only real weak link here is James Franco, who I feel is pretty bad in everything he appears in. That castingRise of the Planet of the Apes is a good movie. The build up of the primate explosion is great to watch and full of tension. The only real weak link here is James Franco, who I feel is pretty bad in everything he appears in. That casting annoyance aside, I had a lot of fun with this Planet of the Apes reboot.… Expand
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ZegilgameshDec 31, 2012
Perfectly tense and occasionally tragic (although occasionally silly), Rise of the Planet of the Apes is both a great origin story and a cautionary tale.
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worleyjamersDec 6, 2012
Okay, so the 2001 version wasn't good, but I'm SO glad the series was rebooted a second time with this new addition; it's that good! Everything about it absolutely fantastic: the pacing, tone, emotion, characters, action. I honestly couldn'tOkay, so the 2001 version wasn't good, but I'm SO glad the series was rebooted a second time with this new addition; it's that good! Everything about it absolutely fantastic: the pacing, tone, emotion, characters, action. I honestly couldn't have been more pleased. Hands down the absolute best quality about the film is the performance by Andy Serkis. He has revolutionized the way we look motion capture performances. Not only has he done it in LOtR and King Kong, he proved he could do it a 5th time delivering an astounding performance. Hopefully he can get the Oscar nomination he deserves! What a film, and what a performance from Andy Serkis!… Expand
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SeriosityNov 14, 2012
The perfect summer film. Having many memorable moments, an exciting and satisfying climax, and heart, this is easily one of the better adventure films in recent memory.
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RenrawrNov 2, 2012
Brilliant. This film is amazing! great story, CGI, all the rest of it. Rise of the Planet of the Apes is in my list of top movies... of ALL time! you really do start to feel for the characters especially the apes. Excellent film.
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Andys_ReviewsAug 29, 2012
I loved every minute of this film and I really hope any sequels that are made keep to the same standard. If I have one criticism, it
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CBeckman25Jul 22, 2012
I LOVE this movie. I remember coming out of that theater just completely blown away. Everything from Andy Serkis' performance to the story. For a movie to become one of my all time favorites it must be a movie that I can watch over and overI LOVE this movie. I remember coming out of that theater just completely blown away. Everything from Andy Serkis' performance to the story. For a movie to become one of my all time favorites it must be a movie that I can watch over and over and over again and I never get tired of watching it because everything about it is firing on all cylinders. For me that was Rise of the Planet of the Apes.… Expand
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dev92Jul 21, 2012
Not quite up to the grand standard of its predecessor with Charlton Heston, Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a great film. The emotional roller-coaster is portrayed fantastically by Andy Serkis, whilst James Franco and John Lithgow portrayNot quite up to the grand standard of its predecessor with Charlton Heston, Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a great film. The emotional roller-coaster is portrayed fantastically by Andy Serkis, whilst James Franco and John Lithgow portray the humans in this piece very well. I thoroughly enjoyed this spectacle and look forward to watching it again, probably in the near future.… Expand
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MagnificentMJun 1, 2012
I remember walking into this move expecting it to be a complete piece of crap, but I was totally wrong. Of course the visual effects were amazing. The apes looked so lifelike it was almost scary. But the movie moved to the next level withI remember walking into this move expecting it to be a complete piece of crap, but I was totally wrong. Of course the visual effects were amazing. The apes looked so lifelike it was almost scary. But the movie moved to the next level with the amazing acting especially by Andy Serkis as Caesar. His motion capture performance was able to show so many emotions and so much depth of character without any words at all. James Franco and John Lithgow were quite good as well. Overall, the movie was much more than just an action packed, Apes rise against man movie.… Expand
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Tranquilbez22May 26, 2012
When this movie was announced, I was a little sceptical mainly due to fact that the last Planet of the apes movie sucked. I was surprised how good this film is. James Franco puts on a top performance as does John Leithgow. While the plotWhen this movie was announced, I was a little sceptical mainly due to fact that the last Planet of the apes movie sucked. I was surprised how good this film is. James Franco puts on a top performance as does John Leithgow. While the plot takes a while to get interesting, the outcome is sweet bliss.CGI is brilliant, even more so than avatar. This movie in brilliant and I highly recomend this to anyone… Expand
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Critic2012May 12, 2012
Rise of the Planet of the Apes redefines the franchise that began with Charlton Heston. It begins with the science of simian development, continues with a bond between man and ape, and ends with and incredible conflict, both physical andRise of the Planet of the Apes redefines the franchise that began with Charlton Heston. It begins with the science of simian development, continues with a bond between man and ape, and ends with and incredible conflict, both physical and emotional. Fantastic.… Expand
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kill9015Apr 12, 2012
this film has some think that not many other films have a STORY and it is an amazing story with some tremendous action scenes and great acting. i feel that i could make anyone watch this and they would say it was the best film of 2011 . trustthis film has some think that not many other films have a STORY and it is an amazing story with some tremendous action scenes and great acting. i feel that i could make anyone watch this and they would say it was the best film of 2011 . trust me you will not pick a better movie to watch from 2011 then this one. if anyone say's this is a bad film then they should go sign up to call of duty elite.… Expand
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