Review of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) by Sean H — 19 Jan 2015

The perfect balance of smart and entertaining. The best blockbuster Hollywood has produced in years.

This review of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) was written by Sean H on 19 Jan 2015.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes has generally received very positive reviews.

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