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Loading... Rise of the Planet of the Apes [2011 film]by Rupert Wyatt (Director), Rick Jaffa (Screenwriter), Amanda Silver (Screenwriter)
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Big budget sci-fi action based on the original film series of the late 1960s and early 1970s. James Franco stars as Will Rodman, a genetic engineer working in present-day San Francisco who is performing scientific tests on apes in his attempt to find a cure for Alzheimer's. His first test subject is Caesar (Andy Serkis), the prototype of a new breed of apes with human-like intelligence. But when Caesar breaks free, a revolution is triggered and an epic war for supremacy breaks out between humankind and the primates of the world. Is contained inAwards
A genetically-enhanced chimpanzee uses its intelligence to help other apes escape; when a band of genetically evolved apes are threatened by human survivors of a virus, they soon begin a war to determine who will be Earth's dominant species. No library descriptions found. |
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It's badly marred by the persistence of James Franco's character, staying prominent in the movie long after he no longer serves a purpose. But that's not such a big deal, since the movie is otherwise completely awesome.
Concept: D
Story: B
Characters: C
Dialog: C
Pacing: A
Cinematography: B
Special effects/design: A
Acting: A
Music: C
Enjoyment: A
GPA: 2.9/4 ( )