Directed by:
Rupert WyattCinematography:
Andrew LesnieComposer:
Patrick DoyleCast:
James Franco, Andy Serkis, Brian Cox, John Lithgow, Freida Pinto, Tom Felton, Tyler Labine, Sonja Bennett, Chelah Horsdal, David Oyelowo, David Hewlett (more)VOD (4)
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An origin story set in present day San Francisco, where man's own experiments with genetic engineering lead to the development of intelligence in apes and the onset of a war for supremacy. (official distributor synopsis)
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Veni, Vidi, Vici. Now two Caesars can say this. A prequel thirty years later where the senselessly grafted on (and absolutely unnecessary) action finale in “what didn’t fit into Jackson’s King Kong" style which unfortunately reduces the emotional ride mediated by soulful ape gazes to a regular, although very well-made, popcorn movie. But it also has a “heart", which is pretty rare for blockbusters in recent years.
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Leaving aside Green Hornet, which came out in winter, this is the first blockbuster of the year that managed to not only meet my expectations, but to surpass them, too. If you really wanted to dig into it, you’ll find loads of inconsistencies in logic, but this film is so entertaining, genuine and emotional that I will not get into that. The old classic can be glad to have such a good young sibling, It has nothing to be ashamed of. I loved the references and I would love to take little Caesar home :)
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Resonant. Revolting. It's hard to guess where Rupert Wyatt is coming from, but we can only be glad that he got to possibly the most surprising hit of recent years. Nobody wanted to see the rise of this ape, the derision over such an unnecessary remake was endless... and suddenly hardly anyone has anything to say about it. James Franco surprises with his acting versatility, Tom Felton confirms his ability to play the villain, and Caesar, accompanied by Patrick Doyle's amazing music, conquers not only the highest branches of the trees but also the hearts of the audience. Despite a few surprising (but not disturbing) logical stumbling blocks, I have to admit that after he pushed ahead in this campaign at all costs, he left almost everyone eagerly supporting these enraged primates yet again.
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I can't help but find this movie as a whole so paradoxically human. I was mesmerized by the beautiful shots and the perfect music. Watching the apes defy the humans and fight for freedom was an incredible experience for me. That monkey power took over the whole theater. Caesar's legendary line "Caesar is home" made me want to stand up and clap... I am also happy about the casting of the beautiful Freida Pinto. Ladies and gentlemen, you couldn't have done it better. The full 5 stars.
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Along with X-Men, this is the second blockbuster this year that pushes the envelope in spectacular ways (WETA studio has once again pushed the boundaries of the impossible) while not being afraid to be clever. There may be some reservations regarding it, but we will see after the second screening. Very soon. [PS: When I heard the word "No!" my heart stopped for a few seconds.]
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