Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

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Paul S This one is probably my favorite in the Planet of the Apes saga. It has a really intense and compelling story, and the post-apocalyptic, war-torn world the movie created was amazing. I definitely recommend it for sci-fi fans! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/05/25 Full Review Obi-wan K They improved so much Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/04/25 Full Review Matthew T Thoughtful, dramatic, action-packed. DoTPA is a beautifully crafted story of how humans and apes try, and ultimately fail, to achieve peace between their different post-apocalyptic societies. Fear is the true enemy, fear of the other, and there are those on both sides who are unable to trust. There are elements of both Animal Farm and Lord of the Flies here, with its study of the rise of authoritarianism in the face of threat. But the story is really driven by the incredibly realistic rendering of the apes, in particular the peace-loving Caesar, acted to perfection by the ever-reliable Serkis, and the more warlike Koba. The apes' performances are superbly captured and highly nuanced, their CGI so realistic as to be invisible, and lend great gravitas to the excellent script. This is an underrated classic, far more sophisticated by its adequate prequel or disappointing sequels and, until we get a worthy Lord of the Flies movie, serves as the greatest cinematic work warning of the dangers of fear and the slide into authoritarianism. But don't be deceived by its lofty themes: this is Hollywood entertainment at its finest, and can be appreciated at all levels (though younger viewers may find the occasional violence disturbing). It's hard for me to say any movie is perfect, but I simply can't find a flaw here. I just wish the awesome setup it provided had resulted in a better following movie... Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/29/25 Full Review Josh S I mean idl what to say. This movie is actualy perfect. This is thee best movie I have ever seen and i dont think somthings ever going to beat it. The emotions that this movie gives me as I just think about it are crazy. The plot goes crazy, the betrail goes crazy, the fighting bro, ohhhhhh, the scene where the monkies on the horse shooting two lmgs as he goes through a wall of fire, ohhhhhh. The people are a little to much part of the mocie but its alright. 10/10 Joshy Boy 6,000's perfection award: ✨️ Joshy Boy 6,000's #1 place movie award: 🥇 Joshy Boy 6,000's sigma movie award:🗿 Joshy Boy 6,000's favorite animal movie award: 🐒 Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/08/25 Full Review Stephen L "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" is a gripping, visually stunning sequel that deepens the emotional and thematic weight of its predecessor. The film masterfully balances intense action with thoughtful storytelling, exploring the fragile peace between humans and apes with striking nuance. Andy Serkis delivers an outstanding motion-capture performance as Caesar, bringing depth and complexity to the character’s internal struggle. Director Matt Reeves crafts a tense, immersive world where loyalty, survival, and the inevitability of conflict drive the narrative. Smart, emotionally resonant, and technically breathtaking, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes cements itself as one of the finest modern sci-fi epics. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/17/25 Full Review JD L This is definitely the best movie of the bunch! Caesar is becoming more and more like a human and has a dominating presence. The relationship between Koba and Caesar is super interesting and makes Koba the best villain this franchise has seen. This movie is really the last straw for the humans… or what’s left of them. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/16/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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