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Time: 130 min
Dawn of the
Planet of the Apes is
a new science-fiction/action movie and sequel to the 2011 reboot, Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Andy
Serkis returns once again for the lead role of Caeser, providing the motion
capture and voice of the chimpanzee, while Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman and Keri
Russell are all featured in supporting roles. I thought that Rise of the Planet of the Apes was a
fantastic action film that truly rejuvenated the struggling franchise, so I was
really looking forward to this blockbuster sequel. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes totally blew me away as it managed to top its impressive predecessor in
every way possible.
Ten
years after the ape rebellion from the first movie, the deadly ALZ-113 virus has
managed to wipe out all of humanity except for the select group immune to the
disease. The remaining humans living in San Francisco now stay in a guarded
tower in the ruins of the city. Meanwhile, the superior intelligent chimpanzee
named Caeser (Andy Serkis) leads a new generation of apes living in an
organized community in the Muir Woods, not far from San Francisco. After only
being able to say a few words in the first film, Caeser can now speak many new
words and formulate full, intelligent sentences. Furthermore, all of the apes now know sign language
and some can even communicate orally with Caeser.
Early
on in the movie, the apes are threatened by the surviving humans. Eventually,
they reach peace as the apes allow the humans to access a nearby dam as a
desperate source of power. However, thanks to rebels of both species the peace
doesn’t last long and the two sides begin to fight, starting an epic battle for
the dominant species of Earth.
I
loved everything about Dawn of the Planet
of the Apes. It did everything a great sequel should do, improving on its
predecessor in every way. The apes looked even more realistic, the action was
thrilling, the plot was unpredictable (a Hollywood rarity), the visuals were
breathtaking and Andy Serkis completely owned the role of Caeser. I will be
extremely disappointed if the Academy doesn’t finally recognize him for his
incredible acting ability and motion capture work. Anyways, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is a
sensational science-fiction movie that you don’t want to miss; easily one of
the year’s best films.
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