Rise of the Planet of the Apes was a thoroughly entertaining movie. The emotions portrayed by the ape (Caesar) are just remarkable. The performance capture technology used in this movie is a huge step up for Hollywood, and I think, a step in the right direction.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes is an interesting story that works. The performances were really good, especially John Lithgow's as the alzheimer's stricken father of Will Rodman (James Franco). The other performance that stood out was Andy Serkis' as Caesar, leader of the ape rebellion. Certain scenes really showed how good his performance was, even through the mask of the ape.
The movie moves quite well at the beginning and final act, dragging a bit in the middle. The percussive music composed by Patrick Doyle was great, . The cinematography was very well done. It made me feel like I was in the trees with Caesar.
What Rise of the Planet of the Apes comes down to are the emotional attachments it makes. I felt connected to Caesar, in both the sad moments and the exciting ones.
It's an extremely sweet, entertaining, and action packed movie.
And by the way, since all the apes are CGI, no actual apes were harmed in the making of this movie.
It's an extremely sweet, entertaining, and action packed movie.
And by the way, since all the apes are CGI, no actual apes were harmed in the making of this movie.
Actors: James Franco (Will Rodman), John Lithgow (Charles Rodman), Freida Pinto (Caroline Aranha), Andy Serkis (Caesar)
Recap: A-
Photo Courtesy of 20th Century Fox
Recap: A-
Photo Courtesy of 20th Century Fox
I cannot wait to go see this! :D
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