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Rise of the Planet of the Apes
2011 105 min United Kingdom, United States of America PG-13 18+
★7.8
Thriller, Action, Drama, Science Fiction
Director: Rupert Wyatt
🎭 Based on
«Planet of the Apes»
byPierre Boulle
Trailers
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Teaser
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Description
A highly intelligent chimpanzee named Caesar has been living a peaceful suburban life ever since he was born. But when he gets taken to a cruel primate facility, Caesar decides to revolt against those who have harmed him.
Budget:
$93M
US Gross:
$176.76M
Worldwide:
$481.8M
Starring
James Franco
Actor
Andy Serkis
Actor
Freida Pinto
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2012
— Best Science Fiction Film
Saturn Awards 2012
— Best Supporting Actor
Saturn Awards 2012
— Best Visual Effects
Saturn Awards 2012
— Best Director
Saturn Awards 2012
— Best Visual Effects
Saturn Awards 2012
— Best Screenplay
BAFTA 2012
— Best Visual Effects
Key opinion
Rise of the Planet of the Apes is widely regarded as a successful revitalization of the franchise, praised for moving beyond previous failed iterations. The film excels by balancing character-driven drama with impressive technical achievements, particularly in its portrayal of Caesar.
| Acting | Andy Serkis’s motion-capture performance as Caesar provides the film's emotional anchor and surpasses the human acting in range and impact. | |
| Production | Weta Digital’s CGI for the apes is exceptional, creating photorealistic and expressive characters that effectively drive the narrative. | |
| Theme | The film successfully explores weighty philosophical themes, such as the ethics of animal experimentation and the moral failures of humanity. | |
| Originality | The film functions as a cohesive and compelling standalone prequel that honors the original series while forging its own identity. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is viewed differently: many find the slow-burn, drama-heavy first half to be an effective buildup, while others feel the finale arrives too abruptly. |