Review of Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) by Atthemovies — 06 Aug 2011
A great reboot of a very long running franchise. It gives you exactly what you expect when you buy a ticket, and even a little bit more. The apes are incredibly life-like and real, and Andy Serkis gives the performance of a lifetime as Caesar.
In reality James Franco isn't the protagonist, Serkis is. Franco is more there to allow Caesar to be able to become the protagonist. But, that aside, a great movie all in all. There are tons of great references to the original movie, some being a bit cheesier then others.
It is not as good as the original, it is far better then the 2001 remake, and is better then Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, it's equivalent film. Serkis, along with Alan Rickman for Harry Potter will be the two biggest snubs at this years Oscar's, when they should win.
9/10.
This review of Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) was written by Atthemovies on 06 Aug 2011.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes has generally received positive reviews.
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