Rise of the Planet of the Apes

"A nice reboot of the original film, though taken in a linear storyline rather then a mystery as the original film. Enjoyable to watch the rise of a new civilization while the arrogance of the old do not understand what is happening until it’s to late!"

"This movie is fantastic. Apes, their makeup and stunning direction/dialogues is worth every second of your time. "

"3.5 stars a decent reimagining of the original plant of the apes."

"You Would Think This Movie Wouldn't Work But It Is Amazing "

"A masterpiece that begins a beautiful franchise."

"Incredible movie to set up and build a new world. Caesar is one of the best characters to ever appear in a movie."

"I had forgotten how powerful this movie is. Fantastic beginning of the prequels."

"Love this movie. Sets everything up super well for the next set of films. Also can we talk about how incredible of a motion/voice actor Andy Serkis is as an ape?! It’s amazing how realistic he does everything. Also, Maurice and Buck 🥹🩵"

"+ This is a seamless blend of plot and story. Whereas the plot is about the quantum leap in ape consciousness through a genetically enhanced virus, the story unfolds with in-depth, nuanced character development . The plot itself develops into a first-rate thriller, but the moments in between plot-points are what raises its quality. Watching Andy Serkis bring Caesar to life is a great joy to behold and makes me care about what is happening even when there is little reason to care. There are genuine insights into the pandemic of fear that has infected the human consciousness for centuries. To create a quality non-human character and show him wake up into a complex psychological-emotional understanding of his own nature is no easy feat, and RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES does it flawlessly. Andy Serkis would have raised the artistic credibility for any awards ceremony had he been nominated. His performance is touching, multilayered, physical artistry that is just as much an intimate dance as a straightforward performance. - It does have its share of mediocre performances. I think James Franco is miscast, and his chemistry with Frieda Pinto is flat. Tom Felton's character is an American version of Malfoy from Harry Potter, which irks me. I also think that some of the special effects are shoddy, looking too computer-based and almost interfering with the suspension of disbelief. The fact that it doesn't ruin the movie speaks to how well the story is done and how great Andy Serkis is. I also wish this could have stayed out of the action-thriller territory and could have been a straightforward drama, but that's just me. The story is that well done. NOTE: There are easter egg references to the original Charlton Heston movie that I think work as cool nods, but also add to the textural quality of the story. One of the few movies where it doesn't stick out, but shows how the world we see in the present day narrative could lead to the world in the original movie universe."

"A humble start to a magnificent trilogy that gets better and better as the film progresses."