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With intelligence and emotional resonance to match its stunning special effects, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes expands on its predecessor with an exciting and ambitious burst of sci-fi achievement. Read critic reviews
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Ten years after simian flu wiped out much of the world's homosapiens, genetically enhanced chimpanzee Caesar (Andy Serkis) and his ever-growing band of followers have established a thriving colony just outside San Francisco in Muir Woods. Meanwhile, a small band of human survivors emerges, which forces Caesar -- as leader -- to grapple with the dual challenge of protecting his people and re-establishing a relationship with the remaining human population -- the latter being Caesar's secret wish.
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Rating: PG-13 (Intense Sci-Fi Action/Violence|Brief Strong Language)
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Genre: Sci-fi, Action, Adventure
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Original Language: English
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Director: Matt Reeves
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Producer: Peter Chernin, Dylan Clark, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver
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Writer: Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Mark Bomback
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Release Date (Theaters): wide
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Box Office (Gross USA): $208.5M
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Distributor: 20th Century Fox
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Production Co: Chernin Entertainment
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Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
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Far better than its predecessor, it's just plain excellent, with an amazing story and groundbreaking action scenes!
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When the words "blockbuster" and "CGI" are used in the same sentence, it's more than likely that it will be too flashy and lacking in spirit. In Dawn, the CGI is not only improved upon from it's predecessor but plays an even more essential role in the development of the Apes universe. Andy Serkis is back as Caesar, the leader of the apes, and he's better than ever. He is, hands down, the most talented motion-capture actor; in Apes, he and the production team are beginning to blur the line between motion-capture and reality. The film is now three years old and it contains what is still some of the best CGI I've ever seen. What makes this series so engrossing is watching the development of Caesar and his society go from what appear to be simple zoo animals to being almost exactly like the humans they are forced to coincide with; intelligent yet destructive. Howling to see the third.
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Proof that great blockbusters still exist. Dawn of the Apes is a smart and engaging film from start to finish that has a lot to say.
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Matt Reeves' Dawn of the Planet of the Apes travels down the dark path. Swinging in at 2 hours, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes has a solid mixture of story, character, and action. Things are predictable and there are times when the plot details become tedious; however, as a whole, this picture comes together. It can be said that this picture relies heavily on CG, and yes it does. All can be forgiven if done the right way and this film does it the right way. The motion capture and the presentation of the apes are spectacular in their own right; almost as if they are standing right there with the rest of the actors. The human characters serve as a good contrast to the apes, which is much welcome. Watching 2 hours of apes just wouldn't be the same. Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman, and Keri Russell have the major human characters to follow. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes never brings the suspense or excitement, yet it is still a recommendable piece.
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