Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

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Tyler S @tylerking24 Aug 12 My hope after the first one was that this franchise would ascend, and so far, that's look good! What a great story. Especially loved the writing and the performances here. See more diogo13 T @Tua_mera Jul 12 An intelligent, fast-paced film that successfully corrects the franchise's timeline. Masterfully uniting two generations of mutants in a well-executed time-travel plot, the movie shines in creative sequences—such as the Quicksilver scene—though it falters slightly due to a few convenient plot choices in the finale. See more Chris S @Janomi Jun 14 Directed by Matt Reeves, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes represents some of the strongest writing in the entire franchise. What makes the film so compelling is that nearly every major conflict emerges naturally from believable character decisions rather than forced misunderstandings or convenient plot devices. Both humans and apes are given understandable motivations, making the inevitable clash feel tragic rather than simplistic. Andy Serkis continues his outstanding work as Caesar, while Toby Kebbell creates one of the franchise's most memorable antagonists in Koba. Jason Clarke also provides a strong human perspective. The visual effects remain extraordinary, allowing emotional performances to come through despite the digital characters. While the pacing occasionally slows and some supporting characters receive limited development, the film excels as both thoughtful science fiction and blockbuster entertainment. Few franchise sequels balance spectacle and substance this effectively. See more Luca I @Lucaiuly.94 Jun 8 secondo capitolo di una saga che è ripartita alla grande, tiene col fiato sospeso, la guerra con gli umani e anche la guerra interna delle scimmie, con Koba a movimentare il tutto. credo che questo film abbia uno dei finali più belli di tutto il franchise See more Fenton S. @RT94694289 Jun 6 Koba has got to be one of the best villians of all time, he’s my goat. See more Brighton N @RT09904023 May 30 In the end, if you love the other Planet of the Apes movies or just want a great post-apocalyptic action film that can stand on its own, I strongly recommend this fantastic film. It is one of my favorite sci-fi films, and while it isn't perfect, it is my third favorite film in the series and one of the greatest action movies of the past decade. Check out my more in-depth review at The Reel Ranker by searching "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" ;) See more Read all reviews

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