Review of Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) by Jake A — 26 Jul 2017

Perfectly self-aware of what it attempts to be, this reboot/prequel does what most should; respect the true essence of the franchise its based on, adding new and fresh elements to it, and while Rupert Wyatt's film doesn't feel as memorable as the original 1968 classic, the movie surprises with the addition of great special effects, a very contained plot and a satisfactory third act, including Andy Serkis terrific motion capture performance as Caesar to complete the ride.