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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
2014 130 min United Kingdom, United States of America PG-13 18+
★8.0
Science Fiction, Action, Drama, Thriller
Director: Matt Reeves
🎭 Based on
«Planet of the Apes»
byPierre Boulle
Trailers
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Description
A group of scientists in San Francisco struggle to stay alive in the aftermath of a plague that is wiping out humanity, while Caesar tries to maintain dominance over his community of intelligent apes.
Budget:
$170M
US Gross:
$208.55M
Worldwide:
$710.64M
Starring
Gary Oldman
Actor
Keri Russell
Actor
Andy Serkis
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 2015
— Best Visual Effects
Saturn Awards 2015
— Best Supporting Actor
Saturn Awards 2015
— Best Director
Saturn Awards 2015
— Best Original Score
Saturn Awards 2015
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Saturn Awards 2015
— Best Production Design
Saturn Awards 2015
— Best Visual Effects
BAFTA 2015
— Best Visual Effects
Saturn Awards 2015
— Best Science Fiction Film
Key opinion
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is widely praised for its groundbreaking motion-capture technology and the emotional nuance of its non-human characters. While critics generally laud Matt Reeves' direction and the film's shift toward a somber, epic tone, opinions are polarized regarding the screenplay's originality and the depth of its human subplots.
| Acting | Andy Serkis and the motion-capture team deliver a masterclass in performance, rendering the apes as fully realized, deeply expressive characters. | |
| Direction | Matt Reeves' direction effectively elevates the franchise, utilizing the post-apocalyptic setting to craft a tense, atmospheric visual experience. | |
| visuals | The film features stunning, industry-leading CGI that makes the apes feel tangibly present and emotionally resonant. | |
| Score | The musical score by Patrick Doyle is considered a standout element, effectively anchoring the film’s most dramatic and action-oriented sequences. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is a point of contention: some appreciate its functional, character-driven approach to conflict, while others dismiss the plot as clichéd, predictable, and derivative of established tropes. | |
| Theme | The characterization of the human leads divides audiences; some find them essential to the moral weight of the story, while others view them as poorly developed or secondary to the more compelling ape narrative. |