Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)

Directors:

Rupert Wyatt

Writers:

Amanda Silver, Rick Jaffa

Actors:

Lauren Watson, Chris Shields, Tracy Spiridakos, Leah Gibson, Jay Caputo, Devyn Dalton

Synopsis:

Scientist Will Rodman is determined to find a cure for Alzheimer's, the disease which has slowly consumed his father. Will feels certain he is close to a breakthrough and tests his latest serum on apes, noticing dramatic increases in intelligence and brain activity in the primate subjects – especially Caesar, his pet chimpanzee.
  • Science Fiction
  • Drama
  • Action
  • Thriller
  • Reviews 4
  • Highest Rating 85
  • Lowest Rating 74
  • Average Rating 78
74

Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)

I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this. There's a fair amount of over acting and questionable dialogue, but all is redeemed by Andy Serkis's inspired performance as Caesar, the ape leader. The man knows how to rock a motion capture suit.
ross
January 1, 2014
85

Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)

A very compelling prequel that kept me on the edge of my seat. Andy Serkis needs to be recognized for this film, there was a point about midway thought where there wasn't a word uttered for 20 minutes but Serkis' body language spoke volumes.
brock
January 9, 2012