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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 Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com Somewhat shockingly, the modern interpretation of mankind's downfall is actually pretty darn good. Rated: 3/4 Jan 27, 2012 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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      WIley P What in the PlayStation 3? The cgi is definitely dated, but overall an amazing movie Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/20/24 Full Review Stuart R Goofy but entertaining. Pure action-sci-fi Ape popcorn flick. 🍅 Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 05/19/24 Full Review Audience Member Beautiful movie , the bond the scientist creates with Caesar is so beautiful. It reminds me of the bonds we make with our pets. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/19/24 Full Review Milox B "La planète des singes : Les origines" est un film sombre qui expose la maltraitance et l'exploitation des singes dans un laboratoire. Les scènes de cruauté envers les singes sont poignantes et critiques de l'éthique humaine. Le scénario est très bien ficelé, offrant une progression naturelle de l'histoire et des personnages bien développés. La transformation de César, le singe principal, est particulièrement bien réalisée et émotive. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/18/24 Full Review Audience Member 90% very emotional movie the apes are surprisingly effective and how cesar takes over is something that was unexpected but i liked it tho and will is really good surprisingly good too Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/18/24 Full Review PELIMER R Great start for an iconic saga Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/18/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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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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