Rise of the Planet of the Apes

M
2011
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105 mins
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Origin story/prequel to the 1968 Planet of the Apes. Stars James Franco and Andy Serkis as Caesar the ape.

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Rise of the Planet of the Apes | Ratings & Reviews

"Thanks to stunning advances in performance capture technology, director Rupert Wyatt successfully ditches the cumbersome makeup appliances of past chapters, building the story around a cast of photoreal CG simians convincing enough to identify with as characters, rather than just special effects."

VarietyVariety

"With simulated simians authentic enough to make Project Nim look almost phoney, allied to an involving, evolving story, Rise is the Planet we’ve been waiting for."

Total FilmTotal Film

"It's good, canny-dumb fun."

The New York TimesThe New York Times

"The movie has its pleasures, although human intelligence is not one of them. Caesar, to begin with, is a wonderfully executed character, a product of special effects and a motion-capture performance by Andy Serkis, who earlier gave us Gollum in "Lord of the Rings.""

Roger EbertRoger Ebert

"Smart, fun and thoroughly enjoyable, it's a diversion that entertains without insulting your intelligence."

Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

"Surprisingly smart sixth sequel."

New Zealand HeraldNew Zealand Herald

"Smart, fun and thoroughly enjoyable, it's a model summer diversion that entertains without insulting your intelligence."

Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times

"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."

Hollywood ReporterHollywood Reporter

"A worthy, exciting, emotional addition to the venerable monkey movie marathon. Apes will rise. Sequels are likely."

Empire MagazineEmpire Magazine

"But after its commendably brief 105 minutes, I was impressed. The performances are committed, the special effects - especially Andy Serkis' work in the suit - are terrific, and the big money set-pieces are spectacular."

Dominion PostDominion Post

"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."

A.V. ClubA.V. Club

Rise of the Planet of the Apes | Details

Rating
M, Contains violence
Runtime
105
Genre
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Country of origin
USA