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      Rise of the Planet of the Apes

      PG-13 Released Aug 5, 2011 1h 45m Sci-Fi Action Adventure List
      82% Tomatometer 274 Reviews 77% Audience Score 250,000+ Ratings Will Rodman (James Franco), a scientist in San Francisco, is experimenting with a drug that he hopes will cure his father's (John Lithgow) Alzheimer's disease. After his work is deemed a failure, Will becomes the guardian of Caesar, an infant chimp who was exposed in-utero to Will's drug. Caesar displays unusual intelligence, and Will decides to continue his experiments secretly. But as Caesar's intellect and abilities grow, he comes to represent a threat to man's dominion over Earth. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now

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      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.

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      Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online It's a surprisingly provocative film that really stretches the definition of summer blockbuster. Rated: B+ Sep 8, 2017 Full Review David Thomson The New Republic Caesar [the main ape] is the reason to see this daft, breathless picture. Jun 24, 2013 Full Review Roger Moore Tribune News Service Audacious, violent and disquieting, "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" is a summer sequel that's better than it has any right to be. Jan 14, 2013 Full Review Casey Chong Casey's Movie Mania Rise of the Planet of the Apes has everything a modern summer-movie blockbuster should be, blending smarts with spectacles. Rated: 4/5 May 10, 2024 Full Review Germain Lussier io9.com One of the many reasons this film is so incredible is how much it packs into its modest 105-minute run time. Apr 27, 2024 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand ... a terrific character piece, a gripping prison break thriller with a wicked high-concept twist and the smartest action movie of 2011. Oct 27, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Justin K Great beginning to the new franchise! Truly devoted to the development of a great protagonist. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/03/24 Full Review Micah P 87/100 Monkey revolution Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/02/24 Full Review Derek L Rupert Wyatt certainly showcased his direction and vision within the Rise of the Planet of the Apes with a well driven story and character development that was built by Andy Serkis' performance as Caesar. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/02/24 Full Review Audience Member Loved this movie since it came out. No better time to start re watching the franchise Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/29/24 Full Review Audience Member This was my favorite movie of the trilogy. I loved it! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/28/24 Full Review Jordan S Rise is an amazing introduction for anyone unfamiliar with the Apes series. The story was easily accessible to me (a fan of the series) and my family (who had only ever seen the original). The motion capture was beautiful and the performances of the actors were extremely captivating. The fact that so much emotion can be conveyed in subtle facial expressions and movements is astounding. I highly recommend this film and its sequels to anyone interested. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/28/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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      Synopsis Will Rodman (James Franco), a scientist in San Francisco, is experimenting with a drug that he hopes will cure his father's (John Lithgow) Alzheimer's disease. After his work is deemed a failure, Will becomes the guardian of Caesar, an infant chimp who was exposed in-utero to Will's drug. Caesar displays unusual intelligence, and Will decides to continue his experiments secretly. But as Caesar's intellect and abilities grow, he comes to represent a threat to man's dominion over Earth.
      Director
      Rupert Wyatt
      Producer
      Peter Chernin, Dylan Clark, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver
      Screenwriter
      Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver
      Distributor
      20th Century Fox
      Production Co
      Chernin Entertainment
      Rating
      PG-13 (Violence|Intense/Frightening Sequences)
      Genre
      Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Aug 5, 2011, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Nov 10, 2013
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $176.7M
      Runtime
      1h 45m
      Sound Mix
      Dolby, DTS
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