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Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Rise of the Planet of the Apes

2011
Drama, Sci-fi
1h 45m
An origin story set in present day San Francisco, where man's own experiments with genetic engineering lead to the development of intelligence in apes and the onset of a war for supremacy.

Directed by:

Rupert Wyatt

Screenwriter:

Pierre Boulle, Amanda Silver, Rick Jaffa

Starring:

Brian Cox, James Franco, John Lithgow, David Hewlett, Jamie Harris, Andy Serkis, Ty Olsson, Tyler Labine, David Oyelowo, Tom Felton, Karin Konoval, Freida Pinto

Franchise:

Planet of the Apes

Genres:

Drama, Sci-fi, Suspense/Thriller, Action

Countries:

UK, USA

Languages:

English, Sign Languages
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Rise of the Planet of the Apes

2011
Drama, Sci-fi
1h 45m
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cmonsterCMonster
Rated 06 Aug 2011
82
74th
This is easily the best summer blockbuster of the year, if not the past few years. This film should be the standard by which we set the mark for making a summer action blockbuster. It takes no side routes or shortcuts past character development, acting, writing, soundtrack, or plot in order to get to the action. There may be a few minor nitpicks I could make, but quite frankly, while watching the film I couldn't careless about them. I left the theater wanting more (in a good way).
Rated 06 Aug 2011
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 09 Aug 2011
8
82nd
Very enjoyable. The worst part about it is that they are obviously setting up for sequels and the film's ending is pretty bad in comparison to the rest of the film. The apes are really sympathetic and easy to root for and I loved Caesar's transformation. Was pretty great to watch unfold. Liked how they didn't spend much time with the underdeveloped human characters and focused most of the movie on Caesar, which was the smart thing to do. Possibly the best movie of the summer.
Rated 09 Aug 2011
ewp805ewp805
Rated 08 Aug 2011
84
82nd
Don't let the lackluster trailers or the previous installments stop you from seeing this. A prequel done right, Rise of the Planet of the Apes leaves you begging for a sequel. Most surprising of the summer blockbusters this year.
Rated 08 Aug 2011
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 07 Aug 2011
9
91st
Really the surprise hit of the year. Entertaining, interesting and well paced. Caeser's development via a Serkis performance is fantastic. How Wyatt and the writers play with your emotions on the apes vs humans is all class. Dying for a sequel and hopefully soon.
Rated 07 Aug 2011
markjpMArkjp
Rated 15 Aug 2011
40
15th
Doesn't have much "Rise" to it. More like an "Escape from San Francisco Zoo" prison break movie. And, yes: I know that it's about the animals and not the humans, but focus on the character development of the apes is no excuse for completely ridiculous human characters (especially Lithgow was painstakingly embarrassing). If they're not important, don't have them. I say: Watch the trailer. Skip the movie and proceed directly to the next movie in the series. Oh, and the ending...that is just lazy.
Rated 15 Aug 2011
kasperlKasperL
Rated 14 Aug 2011
75
77th
The first half is better than the second. It's not that a bunch of apes going, well, ape-shit isn't fun. It is. Because much time up until that point is spent (well) on developing the character of Caesar, once everything turns blockbustery you're sort of left hanging dramatically. Much credit goes to Serkis and Weta for the life-like facial expressions and, also, Wyatt is one to watch. Though his film is rather conventional that's more than made up for with craftsmanship and entertainment value.
Rated 14 Aug 2011
melvin_smifMelvin Smif
Rated 13 Aug 2011
80
88th
Highly surprised by this film. Aces. My only gripe? The nods to the original were somewhat heavy handed at times. The film could have easily fallen into the Evil Man troupe but I find it a little refreshing, if not utterly saddening, that mankind's downfall came from a good-natured scientist attempting to cure Alzheimer's. I'll mimic the rest and state that this film leaves you wanting a sequel bad.
Rated 13 Aug 2011
filmfreak88filmfreak88
Rated 08 Aug 2011
70
54th
Well, it's surprisingly good. Caesar, portrayed amazingly well by Serkis, is a particularly interesting character and has more depth and complexity than all the human characters combined (Franco is unusually inexpressive and Pinto is painfully underused). The problem I think is that it feels very much like a part of something much more, as if it's begging for a sequel. It doesn't feel whole, which keeps it from becoming a great, standalone movie.
Rated 08 Aug 2011
langelundLangelund
Rated 05 Aug 2011
75
77th
With both the pretentious Burton installment of the franchise and a crappy trailer in way too recent memory I was prepared for the worst - but out of nowwhere comes the surprise and blockbuster of the year. Serkis outdoes himself yet again, and without much monkey business "Rise" is driven by great characterization as well as both thrilling, entertaining and partly moving prove that the days of miracles in mainstream Hollywood aren't over.
Rated 05 Aug 2011
adoubleadouble
Rated 05 Feb 2013
85
76th
Very, very fun summer blockbuster and a pleasant surprise, considering the trailers made me think it would be terrible. The human characters are all rather uninteresting and underdeveloped, but Caesar is such an incredible creation that it doesn't ever really drag. Andy Serkis deserves so much credit for his work here.
Rated 05 Feb 2013
oretyo_rety
Rated 30 Dec 2012
90
87th
A gripping story aptly told. Though I wasn't much sold on James Franco and maybe I could find some other minor things to nitpick, it didn't really matter. This is entertainment done right.
Rated 30 Dec 2012
lumpnboylumpnboy
Rated 26 Jun 2012
65
75th
Far superior to the film to which this is a prequel or a sequel or an unrelated POTA project. Nonetheless, broadly knowing the narrative telos may enhance rather than undermine, a context the film-makers approach in a way surprising primarily because smarter than expected, the inverse of the choices involved in Tim Burton's lazy conformist thoughtless garbage. The contrast may have led me to somewhat overrate this movie, as my experience was constituted in part by sheer, pleasurable relief.
Rated 26 Jun 2012
kramyessevKramYessev
Rated 16 Sep 2011
80
88th
Considering I detest the use of CGI and reboots of beloved franchises, "Rise" blew me away with how suprisingly great it was. The apes, as with every film in the franchise, are mesmerising when on screen (and impeccably animated) and as always, Andy Serkis completely steals the show. It is silly in places and generally hard to take seriously but you'd have to be heartless not to feel any emotion towards the characters.
Rated 16 Sep 2011
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 28 Aug 2011
15
7th
I suppose the most glaring of the film's errors is its confusion of intelligence with knowledge. The genetically modified apes simply seem to know everything without ever having learned anything, but they otherwise behave with apish non-sentience. Not much else in the film makes sense, either. So, compared to the writers, I can see how even an ordinary chimp would seem hyper-intelligent. Sit one at a typewriter and I'm sure he'll come up with a better script.
Rated 28 Aug 2011
evranaevrana
Rated 14 Aug 2011
86
86th
So not all franchises are doomed to death by prequels... Cesar is like a course on how you develop your hero. Also the richness of the facial expressions of monkeys gave the movie makers a strong tool to make us develop empathy with them and they used it to the full. The "revolution" aspect was handled well too. Also, after watching Splice and this one back to back, as someone involved in biotechnology I must say that they raise some legitimate questions about scientific conduct.
Rated 14 Aug 2011
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 09 Aug 2011
2
13th
I did not think this movie worked at all.
Rated 09 Aug 2011
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 07 Aug 2011
90
94th
Well that was shockingly good. I say shockingly because I went to this film not expecting to be anything more than moderately entertained. Serkis ran me through the emotional spectrum with his portrayal of Caesar. In a world where prequels are normally shit, it's nice to see one like this that takes the source material and runs with it.
Rated 07 Aug 2011
greatscott85GreatScott85
Rated 06 Aug 2011
89
68th
Amazing effects and a wonderful mo-cap performance by Andy Serkis help carry this well-directed, intelligent and highly entertaining change of pace for a summer blockbuster.
Rated 06 Aug 2011
gamul1Gamul1
Rated 28 Dec 2023
90
82nd
I avoided this newer reboot for a while as the trailers just made it seem like a violent pointless movie. Turns out, it is a solid story. Sorry I waited. LOVED the nod to the original with the subtle mention of the astronauts, then lost in space.
Rated 28 Dec 2023
paxtonPaxton
Rated 09 Oct 2012
46
16th
Procedural. Colombo used to let you watch the murder happen and then the joy of the show was just watching him come to the conclusion in his own time. It wasn't fun watching James Franco come to the conclusion in this one. Don't get me wrong, I love CG ape characters: I've seen all of Vin Diesel's movies.
Rated 09 Oct 2012
doughbarondoughbaron
Rated 01 Apr 2012
73
57th
You know a film is good when it gets you to cheer and support the destruction and overthrow of your own species.
Rated 01 Apr 2012
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 11 Nov 2011
69
51st
It wasn't as bad as it could've been, but it never really becomes anything special either. Caesar was the only interesting character in the entire film, everyone else is terribly one-dimensional with some shoddy acting to boot. The apes are never a threat (they just want to climb some trees and leave humans alone) and so the big climax doesn't really have any suspense. This concludes the Typing of the Mini-review of the Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
Rated 11 Nov 2011
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 19 Sep 2011
93
74th
Most of my friends can't seem to get into this franchise. I don't see why. This trilogy, in my opinion, is light years ahead of Maze Runner, Hunger Games, and a lot of other franchises of the 2010s. It's a prequel but it's original and the characters are really well fleshed out as well. I love this first movie and I'm excited for the sequels.
Rated 19 Sep 2011
hunterkingHunterKing
Rated 19 Aug 2011
78
43rd
Glaring plot problems, terrible CGI chimps and a complete mood departure from the Planet of the Apes movies but it's not every day we get a mashup of Flowers for Algernon, Harrison Bergeron, and a dose of prison break and rebellion from the viewpoint of a chimp. Funny that the 7thish movie in a franchise makes me think "there are still SOME ideas left in Hollywood"
Rated 19 Aug 2011
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 15 Aug 2011
75
72nd
What seemed the laughing stock of the summer, is a surprisingly well made topsy-turvy version of 'Project Nim'. Some will be annoyed with the clichéd characters, but they will be so only because at times 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' has a go at the philosophical boundaries of blockbuster entertainment, even if it never succeeds in transcending them. Oh, and how cute is Freida Pinto!?
Rated 15 Aug 2011
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 13 Aug 2011
81
86th
The last thing I expected this summer was for a Planet of the Ape's reboot to be of any interest to me! Even more shockingly I really didn't expect it to be so damn good! At times technically astonishing, the various apes are brilliantly realised, with Serkis' work as Caesar amazing. The whole thing feels really well developed too, but the real highlight of this movie is watching Caesar evolve. The ending is a little low key compared to the rest of the film, but it sets up a sequel beautifully.
Rated 13 Aug 2011
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 12 Aug 2011
7
58th
There is more to this film than meets the eye. Caesar's journey balances wit and pathos admirably which aroused both curiosity and compassion. Many movies these days feel the need to pound us over the head with loud explosions and stilted emotions, sacrificing story/characterization in return, but this is entertainment done well.
Rated 12 Aug 2011
joojooJooJoo
Rated 08 Aug 2011
2
16th
A sad day has occurred when something so terrible unfolds that I actually start thinking back on Burton's remake in a favorable light.
Rated 08 Aug 2011
mlpgaffneymlpgaffney
Rated 08 Aug 2011
95
93rd
When I first heard of this movie I was very dubious. But as more and more trailers came out, I started to get excited, and having just seen it, I have to say that my excitement was warranted. It is very well done and acted and you really end up rooting for the apes at the end. I thoroughly enjoyed myself during this movie and look forward to future installments.
Rated 08 Aug 2011
ehk2ehk2
Rated 08 Aug 2011
20
24th
a bunch of apes can never take over from humans, a matter of population size. also the number of apes in the city was so superfluous and unbelievable
Rated 08 Aug 2011
judge_holdenJudge Holden
Rated 07 Aug 2011
3
32nd
You have to understand that a "3" from me is like a "7" from a reasonable person.
Rated 07 Aug 2011
bowfingerbowfinger
Rated 06 Aug 2011
60
53rd
too light, too formulated, not enough mojo
Rated 06 Aug 2011
hawkinsHawkins
Rated 18 Jun 2024
64
34th
Decent setup but doesn't even try to have an ending. Looking forward to the followup entries - The Passion of the Planet of the Apes, Last Temptation of the Planet of the Apes, Exorcism of the Planet of the Apes
Rated 18 Jun 2024
velvet_croweVelvet Crowe
Rated 09 May 2024
66
70th
Rise is an interesting case where I prefer what the older films did more in character writing but I think the actual "rise" part is handled better here. Caesar's origins in the original was more interesting in terms of the duality of his lineage but it's really neat that they portray apes as being more intelligent without being flat out human and this adds a neat dynamic for how humanity views their worth. I just wish there was stronger philosophical insight to this like the originals.
Rated 09 May 2024
jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 06 Aug 2020
40
18th
No thank you. The script is awful and so is the title. What, the planet itself is rising? Come on. Caesar is the single worthwhile aspect of this film but he is encased within terrible dialogue delivered by cardboard human characters. "You know everything about the human brain... except how it works" = instant projectile vomit. If I watched this back in 2011, I would have surely been impressed by the special effects but I didn't so I'm not.
Rated 06 Aug 2020
vv238vv238
Rated 03 Oct 2018
65
68th
It's a good thing this is called Planet of the Apes and not Planet of the Humans because the human characters are about as interesting as watching paint dry. The story of Caesar and his arc is one of the better in recent blockbusters. It also demonstrates Serkis as one of the best, if not the best motion capture actor of our time and perhaps even the first great if this kind of acting continues to happen in the future.
Rated 03 Oct 2018
petrostserPetrosTser
Rated 11 Apr 2018
70
70th
Quite a revitalization of a long-suffering franchise. The visuals are excellent (the performance capture in particular, thanks in no small part to the mastery of the legendary Andy Serkis) and the cast and score are very good. The writers have reworked the themes and plot of Boulle's text into the new storyline and characters in an intriguing manner but without the philosophical and emotional heft of the 1968 film. The action definitely helps a lot, especially the excellent climax at the bridge.
Rated 11 Apr 2018
dyannethorneDyanneThorne
Rated 01 Mar 2018
40
22nd
And yet another case of very impressive SFX being squandered on a mediocre storyline. Of course you know going in what the outcome is going to be, more or less, but even so this is painfully predictable and manned by cardboard cutouts like the evil zoo keeper and greedy business men. Also, this makes me so happy that I'm living in a somewhat SANE country where ordinary people are not allowed to keep chimpanzees as pets on account of them being AGRESSIVE and DANGEROUS as fuck. Asshats!
Rated 01 Mar 2018
dakota99Dakota99
Rated 28 Nov 2017
10
99th
Rise exceeds all expectations anyone ever had for it. From really well developed and fleshed out human characters, to Serkis's flawless portrayal of Caesar, and very well done story arch that keeps you engaged through its runtime. Wyatt's execution of this movie is marvelous, along with Franco's and Lithgow's really great performances, brought new life to a franchise that was in desperate need of it. Not just a great Apes movie, but a great standalone film anyone can enjoy.
Rated 28 Nov 2017
beer94Beer94
Rated 19 Jul 2017
67
59th
Serkis' motion capture performance and the overall CGI are obviously the stand outs here. Everything else is fairly standard and not overly special - pretty good popcorn flick though.
Rated 19 Jul 2017
vdecraimVdecraim
Rated 03 Aug 2014
75
57th
Malfoy's still a dick.
Rated 03 Aug 2014
ag0stomesmerAg0stoMesmer
Rated 19 Jul 2014
4
91st
Almost what I imagined when -as a child- I watched conquest. As a fan of the series I really liked that it compliments rather than replaces. The dialogue's a bit cheesy but there's not much of it and the effects were brilliant, a very pleasant surprise.
Rated 19 Jul 2014
newsome92Newsome92
Rated 05 Feb 2013
90
82nd
What an awesome movie! I was not expecting this to be soo good. The animation was amazing, the characters were brilliant (don't particularly like James Franco, but he did really well), the story was breathtaking and it had me begging for a sequel by the end of it. Andy Serkis, what a revelation
Rated 05 Feb 2013
dunder74Dunder74
Rated 27 Jan 2013
7
68th
Andy Serkis, incredible digital effects, and an engaging story make Rise of the Planet of the Apes a memorable, solid action film. Additionally, Wyatt, backed by an eerie score, weaves a variety of sweeping, exhilarating shots. It wasn't the best film ever made, but it was damn good nevertheless.
Rated 27 Jan 2013
easydiffeasydiff
Rated 24 Sep 2012
80
88th
I really, really liked this - Ceasar evoked more pathos from me than almost any other character of 2011. What a great, and destined to be underrated, movie.
Rated 24 Sep 2012
kevinjosephkevinjoseph
Rated 24 Sep 2012
70
73rd
I've never been so glad to see a ragtag band of apes demolish San Francisco. Wow. This film begs to be the first in a series (granted they can do it right).
Rated 24 Sep 2012
orangeamelOrangeAmel
Rated 01 Aug 2012
88
84th
Pure win. The beginning tends to be ordinary, then it gets the viewer attached and all emotional, to finally become something which you can't take your eyes off. The computer animation is almost unnoticeable. This movie explains everything what is at the beginning of the original story. It also doesn't collide with the book and any other movie, which in this case is a great advantage. By filling the blank moments in this story, this production completes the saga in a perfect way.
Rated 01 Aug 2012
scorpusScorpus
Rated 21 Jul 2012
78
65th
Despite the somewhat unfinished story of Rise of the Planet of the Apes, the CGI impresses along with exciting action sequences to provide an enjoyable film
Rated 21 Jul 2012
brandonsbrandons
Rated 10 Jul 2012
85
79th
Led by Rupert Wyatt's stylish direction, some impressive special effects, and a mesmerizing performance by Andy Serkis, Rise of the Planet of the Apes breathes unlikely new life into a long-running franchise.
Rated 10 Jul 2012
doctor7doctor7
Rated 15 May 2012
76
64th
I'll have to come clean, I've never been a Planet of the Apes fan, but even I have to admit this was an enjoyable flick. James Franco does an ample job and Andy Serkis really makes Caesar a sympathetic character. It has decent CGI and makes for a worthwhile popcorn flick.
Rated 15 May 2012
tjekhovTjekhov
Rated 19 Jan 2012
70
69th
solid action film.
Rated 19 Jan 2012
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 18 Dec 2011
72
41st
Surprisingly, very little of it could be considered an action film. The bulk of it is an interesting spin on the prison movie genre. These are the best parts of the picture (okay, the tearing shit up is pretty cool too). The rest of it is rather meh. Franco is entirely uninteresting. Basically, everything not directly involved with Caesar is quite obvious, clichéd, predictable. The CG is oddly inconsistent. In general, though, the film is better than expected yet not as good as I'd hoped for.
Rated 18 Dec 2011
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 14 Dec 2011
70
79th
Had the human characters been developed as well as the apes, I would have rated this film higher. It is still however a way better than average summer blockbuster. Excellent CGI and a compelling character (Caesar) make for a pretty enjoyable ride.
Rated 14 Dec 2011
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 05 Dec 2011
74
40th
Good blockbuster but everything feels overly manufactured. There's so much background to get through that the we never get the full picture of a man and his ape child, a relationship central to the film that gets lost in the shuffle until it's suddenly important again. I enjoyed it and don't have major issues, but it failed to capture my heart, my head or my imagination.
Rated 05 Dec 2011
jodamicojodamico
Rated 29 Nov 2011
84
93rd
Improbably great.
Rated 29 Nov 2011
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 25 Nov 2011
75
71st
It's an enjoyable film despite the wacky premise of cgi apes overthrowing human civilization for freedom. I give credit to Serkis and his incredible ability to put in humanistic acting into roles like this. The human actors were thoroughly uninteresting though. Franco and the love interest were pointless non entities in the film. The cgi still looked strange, the physics of the apes swinging through rafters and doing acrobatics was floaty and off. The silverback gorilla was great.
Rated 25 Nov 2011
b3nnic3b3nnic3
Rated 10 Nov 2011
56
32nd
whats with all the monkeys
Rated 10 Nov 2011
snazzSnazz
Rated 20 Oct 2011
80
87th
A great movie. It lived up to my expectations. There are only a few minors that are a bit off, but as it is otherwise very well made, these are soon forgotten. It would probably benefit from having been a bit shorter, simply skipping the whole bridge battle. The interesting thing was to get the background story, so once we see in Caesar's eyes that he knows exactly what to do, and that he can succeed, that is really all we need. The rest we can fill in ourselves. Maybe that is just my opinion.
Rated 20 Oct 2011
blumpkinsoupBlumpkinSoup
Rated 08 Oct 2011
25
7th
An otherwise decent first chapter is ruined by a panic, underplayed finale and truly the worst ending to any film all year. That was an automatic 25 point deduction (which is generous at that).
Rated 08 Oct 2011
tranvertranver
Rated 04 Oct 2011
80
56th
A surprisingly well done prequel. However, a lot of potencial is left unused behind and the transition from regular apes to speaking and strategically-thinking warrior-apes happens way too fast compared to the rest of the story.
Rated 04 Oct 2011
mandymandy
Rated 11 Sep 2011
6
43rd
Entertaining. Very believable performances from the apes. The humans were slightly dull. It definately had the feel of a prequel.
Rated 11 Sep 2011
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 09 Sep 2011
60
65th
Weta still hasn't completely perfected all CGI effects, but the motion-capture is nearly flawless in terms of its ability to express emotions. The script, on the other had, does have some flaws; the compulsive need to set up sequels and refer to its predecessors brings it down a bit. However, it's still a great sci-fi, with shades of the opening of 2001, the end of 12 Monkeys, and the original Planet of the Apes, that also manages to provide great summer entertainment.
Rated 09 Sep 2011
zealot185Zealot185
Rated 05 Sep 2011
72
57th
It's somewhat ironic that the apes end up conquering the film both in terms of the plot AND the acting! The mo-cap CG is flawless! Framing the origin of this series around the cure for Alzheimer's was a fantastic idea; the themes associated with the devolution of the human race end up writing themselves. Nevertheless, the script takes no chances with its plot - which to be fair, is hard with a prequel - and the entire story is summed up in the film's trailer.
Rated 05 Sep 2011
bownBown
Rated 04 Sep 2011
74
32nd
Very-well directed, and much more subtle than I was expecting (for the most part). However, the script, especially the characterisation, left something to be desired. Caesar was both the most-well developed and well-acted member of the cast, and he was a guy as a CHIMP. In fact, that was kind of my biggest problem - I couldn't get over how much sympathy we were meant to feel for chimps, especially when it got to shit like chimp subtitles and chimps on horses. I would make a terrible vegetarian.
Rated 04 Sep 2011
3names3Names
Rated 25 Aug 2011
77
32nd
Yes, there was a lot that was impressive about it, (Andy Serkis, the CGI, the ape relationships), but, ultimately, for me, there were just too many absurdities, and unanswered questions to 'willingly suspend my disbelief' in an ongoing way... And, James Franco was horribly miscast, and barely committed to offering ANY performance, at all...
Rated 25 Aug 2011
spookymaskSpookyMask
Rated 23 Aug 2011
75
73rd
My favorite part was the apes.
Rated 23 Aug 2011
thegreyfoxthegreyfox
Rated 16 Aug 2011
75
62nd
Generally, brilliantly done but felt rushed and unsatisfactory at the end. The first 70% of the film was a brilliantly acted and executed screenplay; tense and interesting, and seemingly leading logically towards the original scenario. The film then becomes rushed, and our erstwhile simian cousins suddenly turned into a mixture of Rambo and Braveheart, posing agressively and "becoming human". The main problem however, is that we KNOW where this story is going, & so loses the element of surprise
Rated 16 Aug 2011
xacviantxacviant
Rated 13 Aug 2011
78
46th
This reboot of the PLANET OF THE APES franchise doesn't break any new ground, but it's a pretty good time at the movies anyway. Andy Serkis' motion-capture performance as Caesar, who leads the ape uprising, is the bedrock of the film, and Serkis subtly blends Caesar's wild and civilized qualities to fine effect. The human characters are fairly by the book, but it doesn't harm the film greatly. The finale, with the apes overrunning San Francisco, is especially impressive. A promising beginning.
Rated 13 Aug 2011
jack_parsonsjack parsons
Rated 13 Aug 2011
8
60th
Caeser's transformation and journey defined this film and created something that really exceeded my expectations!
Rated 13 Aug 2011
rossRoss
Rated 10 Aug 2011
85
89th
The visual effects are gorgeous. The scenes involving only apes are among the best and most interesting. And the evolution of Ceaser is very well told, even though it seems odd that the smarter an ape gets the more human like it acts. There are some nice throwbacks to the old movies mixed in, despite some of them being a little too obvious.
Rated 10 Aug 2011
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 09 Aug 2011
85
86th
Love me a good monkey movie. Apes a Poppin' . The ending is weak but everything leading up to it is ape.
Rated 09 Aug 2011
spanksSpanks
Rated 09 Aug 2011
20
12th
An insanely idiotic movie. Nothing more.
Rated 09 Aug 2011
daffy69697Daffy69697
Rated 07 Aug 2011
88
84th
The apes were much better actors than the humans. Enjoyable film.
Rated 07 Aug 2011
boyakashaboyakasha
Rated 07 Aug 2011
70
60th
Pretty good. My biggest complaint is the lack of realism. I buy that apes injected with the virus are really smart, but the "normal" apes are waaay too smart. The first half is very good, right until the breakout from the ape prison about halfway through where things start going downhill and the plot just gets less and less believeable by the minute. Apparently, the virus makes the apes behave like human beings too instead of just making them smarter. Lithgow deserved more attention.
Rated 07 Aug 2011
ytadelYtadel
Rated 07 Aug 2011
8
93rd
One of the most pleasant movie surprises of the year. So, so much better than I ever imagined it'd be when it was first announced. Caesar is a flawlessly-realized character and the movie is full of great moments; even a couple chill moments.
Rated 07 Aug 2011
schnofelschnofel
Rated 06 Aug 2011
62
56th
Problem is I'm on team human.
Rated 06 Aug 2011
somnivoresomnivore
Rated 06 Aug 2011
85
54th
This is a pleasantly solid prequel (much unlike the previous film). Not outstanding, but very entertaining and even somewhat moving. The motion capture performances are very well done. Finally, the film actually does a pretty good job tying into the original and removes the bad taste from my mouth after Burton's sacrilege.
Rated 06 Aug 2011
domahdomah
Rated 05 Aug 2011
80
63rd
Solid if unremarkable...took it down one notch because it so blatantly requires a sequel.
Rated 05 Aug 2011
filliganFilligan
Rated 24 Sep 2024
76
34th
Shockingly deliberate in its pacing and character work; I didn't expect this to be so intimate. Its pacing is undercut slightly by the fact that very little of particular note happens from a filmmaking perspective. It's well-made, but it never goes for the jugular.
Rated 24 Sep 2024
keikirakeikira
Rated 18 Jun 2024
74
46th
74 + 6 + 24 + 10 + 16 + 17
Rated 18 Jun 2024
enigmazweb24enigmazweb24
Rated 16 Jun 2024
92
61st
An entertaining spectacle to be sure, and a lifetime performance by Serkis, but it seems particularly obsessed with a cartoonish depiction of human cruelty and meat-headed aggression. A few years ago (like at the time of this film's release) I would have said that this was unrealistic...but 13 years, one botched pandemic, and a rise is cartoonish human cruelty and an aggressively meat-headed ideological takeover later, and now I'm not as confident in that mindset as I once may have been.
Rated 16 Jun 2024
toamsttoamst
Rated 14 Jun 2024
80
59th
Beautiful movie. Set the foundation for a fantastic series and set us up with plenty of information to understand ape and human conflict as well as ape on ape conflict. Knowing that character from the first movie persist throughout the series also helps in caring for the character and enjoying their presence. Overall, a thrilling movie blending the human side of the conflict along with the ape side of the conflict perfectly.
Rated 14 Jun 2024
monky16monky16
Rated 25 May 2024
95
0th
Amazing beginning to a great trilogy. Very creative idea done well with amazing cgi and voice acting. The development and growth of Caesar was done very well and the human aspect was just enough as there was good focus on the monkeys.
Rated 25 May 2024
badfurdayBadFurDay
Rated 21 May 2024
5
41st
Not bad, just very uneventful. Sequelbait.
Rated 21 May 2024
alexbrissonAlexBrisson
Rated 11 May 2024
88
84th
Has the exact same plot as the Powerpuff Girls Movie
Rated 11 May 2024
sammossSamMoss
Rated 27 Apr 2024
50
8th
Some fantastically realised ape scenes, everything with humans was fairly generic, the climactic action beats especially
Rated 27 Apr 2024
simhoopsimhoop
Rated 18 Mar 2024
60
47th
Every scene with Caesar is great - brilliant at times. But Rise is weighed down by a terrible James Franco. Are we still trying to make him a leading man? He's a great villain but every time he tries to smile sincerely it's so fake. And Lithgow, although a bit part, overacts to an annoying degree. Add to that some mustache-twirling villains and that rounds out the bad but nowhere near enough to offset Caesar. "Caesar is home!"
Rated 18 Mar 2024
boomdiddlyboomdiddly
Rated 28 Jan 2024
38
15th
CGI spectacle. The human acting is so bad that you feel happy when all the humans die at the end.
Rated 28 Jan 2024
driscarpindriscarpin
Rated 07 Jan 2024
76
56th
É claro que entrei num devaneio feroz de que lindo seria ver as pessoas oprimidas se revoltando e dando um pau nos opressores (principalmente a polícia) e se conscientizando do poder coletivo, mas vou ficar só no devaneio mesmo porque humanos gostam de ser gado indo pro abate mesmo. TV aberta.
Rated 07 Jan 2024
sproostsproost
Rated 08 Nov 2023
80
87th
Cesar is one of my fav blockbuster heroes of all time. He's the ultimate badass and i love him. The first time he speaks, at the end, still gives me the chills, even after watching it 4 times. This movie is a great, if not slightly binary from a human perspective, setup for the 2 sequels to come. The Apes-movies were created with love for the craft, visible in almost every scene. The trees quivering filmed from the bottom while the apes make their way over? It's a product of vision and heart.
Rated 08 Nov 2023
yakamoz22YakaMOZ22
Rated 26 Jun 2023
81
85th
Acting & Casting - 11/15 Presentation and Development of Characters - 11/15 Story and Story Presentation - 10/15 Visual Quality - 10/10 Creativity - 4/5 Execution - 8/10 Pacing and Lenght - 4/5 Music and Theme - 4/5 Sound and Visual Quality, Cinematography - 10/10 Directing - 9/10
Rated 26 Jun 2023
babaracusbabaracus
Rated 19 May 2023
8
70th
holy shit this was good
Rated 19 May 2023
eatbeanseatbeans
Rated 25 Sep 2022
6
53rd
The CGI was distracting and the script written by people who know nothing about science or apes or people. But we'll acted.
Rated 25 Sep 2022
jessjess125Jessjess125
Rated 01 Sep 2022
15
6th
absolutely not
Rated 01 Sep 2022
overratedoverrated
Rated 06 Dec 2021
57
59th
I don't know if it's because this is the first film of Franco's I've watched since it's come out he's pretty rapey, but I just did not buy him in this. If his role was played by somebody better this would be on the same level as Dawn.
Rated 06 Dec 2021
rudakerRudaker
Rated 12 Jun 2021
70
76th
Good
Rated 12 Jun 2021
corbadCorbad
Rated 05 Apr 2021
55
22nd
Serkis and the effects team do what they can, but nothing can make Franco's scientist interesting or believable—certainly not a token hetero romance that could be removed without altering the story one iota. Poorly written and weakly directed, the film only becomes worth watching from the ape revolution—more than three quarters of the way in.
Rated 05 Apr 2021
dogeatmoondogeatmoon
Rated 29 Mar 2021
56
32nd
Some pretty gnarly visual effects but aside from that, it was bland.
Rated 29 Mar 2021
metalhankmetalhank
Rated 03 Apr 2019
76
89th
An interesting take on the story. The effects are good for the time and the story progression is this movie's strength.
Rated 03 Apr 2019
doyler29doyler29
Rated 22 Mar 2019
80
68th
Franco is basically a big personality void at the center of the film and never believable as a scientist. But Andy Serkis turns in another incredible motion capture performance, and gets a lot of great support from John Lithgow and Brian Cox in major roles. The ape CGI hasn't aged all that well and they sometimes seem to exist in a different plane than the rest of the film, but it mostly serves it's purpose. It's a smarter take on an oft visited formula than we usually get.
Rated 22 Mar 2019

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