Review of Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) by Joe C — 27 May 2013

A great film to start a franchise, a very good backstory.

This review of Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) was written by Joe C on 27 May 2013.

Rise of the Planet of the Apes has generally received positive reviews.

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