If you like this episode, check out others at www.eyeopenpodcast.com for more. [59] Dawn of the Planet of the Apes was released July 11, 2014. It's good, canny-dumb fun." [25], Rise of the Planet of the Apes made its debut in the United States and Canada on roughly 5,400 screens within 3,648 theaters. RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES is a revolution; an action-packed epic featuring stunning visual effects and creatures unlike anything ever seen before. Evolved Apes: Caesar, Cornelia, Bright Eyes, Koba, Maurice, Rocket, Buck; Title: Cast and Crew. It does satisfy the people who enjoy those films. An astronaut crew crash-lands on a planet in the distant future where intelligent talking apes are the dominant species, and humans are the oppressed and enslaved. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. What's the quote shown under the table in the lab right before Caesar notes the intelligence-enhancing medicine? B_Jackfilms’s review published on Letterboxd: This film is a great start to the trilogy. Directed by Franklin J Schaffner, it … Instead, the movie rises and, at times, even soars. Andy Serkis, Terry Notary and Karin Konoval reprise their roles as Caesar, Rocket and Maurice. He eventually spreads the virus around the globe via international flight routes, leading to a deadly pandemic. Combining a compelling story and tapping into a beloved mythology, the film is narratively engrossing, grown up, … [28] Rise of the Planet of the Apes crossed the $150 million mark in the United States and Canada on its 26th day of release. With "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," director, Rupert Wyatt, and company strike gold, putting together one of the best science fiction, special effects-based films of the decade. Is "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" based on a book? After attempting to test the drug on a scarred bonobo test subject named Koba, Franklin becomes exposed to ALZ-113 and becomes ill. Rise of the Planet of the Apes features an ape cast that includes Karin Konoval as the Bornean orangutan Maurice, Terry Notary as the ape sanctuary chimpanzee Rocket and Caesar’s mother Bright Eyes, Richard Ridings as the western lowland gorilla Buck, Devyn Dalton as the ape sanctuary chimpanzee Cornelia, Jay Caputo as Caesar’s father Alpha and Christopher Gordon as the bonobo Koba. 21 wins & 42 nominations. The point of this film is to achieve that and to bring that fan base into this film exactly like Batman Begins. He gave the film 3.5 out of 4 stars. Ty Olsson plays a minor role in Rise as the officer who fires at Caesar from a helicopter during the battle on the Golden Gate Bridge, which Buck the gorilla leaps at and successfully downs, saving Caesar, but not before Olsson's character inflicts multiple gunshot wounds that result in Buck's death. However, during Will's presentation for the drug, Bright Eyes is forced from her cage, goes on a rampage and is shot to death. I'm a huge fan of the series (excluding the Tim Burton disaster, of course) but this didn't have nearly the depth nor the intelligence I was expecting. He went on to say that "we tried really hard to create a story that would stand on its own and yet also pay homage and honor the movies that came before us. If this passes for smart then our standards have dropped.Next is the acting. 2011 105 min TVMA Drama, Action/Adventure, Science Fiction Feature Film 4K. A substance designed to help the brain repair itself gives rise to a superintelligent chimp. In Rise of the Planet of the Apes, he has gone in the same direction as Thor, and has produced one of the finest action scores of 2011 in the process. A new society for free apes of all kind (some normal apes escape from a zoo during the pandemonium) is founded in the forests northwest of San Francisco as a result. Eye Open Podcast reviews Rupert Wyatt's "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" (2011) starring James Franco, Freida Pinto, John Lithgow, Brian Cox, Tom Felton, and Andy Serkis. Rise of the Planet of the Apes is equal parts family drama and sci-fi-lite action, and the poignant, complicated relationship between Will, his ailing-then-improved father, and their beloved Caesar is a bona fide tearjerker in a couple of scenes. Entertainment Weekly said that this was quite an accomplishment for the film since the month of August is a difficult time for films to make money. It relies on a trite storyline that's been beaten to death (Don't play God; Don't mess with Nature -- yada, yada, yada) with nothing more interesting or thought-provoking. Meanwhile, Hunsiker, now infected with ALZ-113, arrives at San Francisco International Airport for his flight to Paris. [16] Filming also happened in San Francisco, California (the primary setting of the film),[16] and around Oahu, Hawaii, which doubled for the African jungle as the schedule and budget did not allow for location shooting in Africa. I don't blame the actors b/c it didn't seem that they had much to work with. On top of this, there are occasional uses of the choir. [39], Regarding the story setting up possible sequels, director Rupert Wyatt commented: "I think we're ending with certain questions, which is quite exciting. The apes flee the facility, releasing Koba and the remaining apes from Gen-Sys, and free more apes from the San Francisco Zoo. Rise of the Planet of the Apes A substance designed to help the brain repair itself gives advanced intelligence to a chimpanzee who leads an ape uprising. [36] Manohla Dargis of The New York Times praised the film by saying, "Precisely the kind of summer diversion that the studios have such a hard time making now. So it's really kind of hard to put a label on it. At the story's heart is Caesar (Andy Serkis), a chimpanzee who gains human-like intelligence and emotions from an experimental drug. A maximum of six actors could have their movements captured, with larger ape crowds using fully digital animals animated using Weta's move library. He is taken away to a primate shelter. Taking place ten years after Rise, Dawn follows Caesar's growing nation of evolved apes. Rise of The Planet of The Apes | Main Title. [38], Rise of the Planet of the Apes was released on Blu-ray Disc, DVD, and Digital copy on December 13, 2011. But there are still more than just a few violent moments. In a futuristic world that has embraced ape slavery, Caesar, the son of the late simians Cornelius and Zira, surfaces after almost twenty years of hiding out from the authorities, and prepares for a slave revolt against humanity. 3 Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) The long-rumored franchise reboot finally emerged in 2011—Rupert Wyatt's Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Rise of the Planet of the Apes - India. They become the toast of society, but one man believes them to be a threat to the human race. Directed by Rupert Wyatt ("The Escapist") and supported by the unbelievable WETA Digital ("King Kong", "Lord of the Rings", "Avatar") for special effects. Planet of the Apes (1968) The fourth film on our list started it all. When he finds himself subjected to injustice, he decides to revolt. [66], "Composing the Score with Patrick Doyle,", Washington D.C. 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Rise of the Planet of the Apes For almost six years at Gen-Sys, Will has been working on an experimental drug he called the ALZ-112, a gene therapy he designed to allow the brain to replicate cells to repair itself, to save his father Charles Rodman, who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Drawing upon the iconic franchise's rich history and well known storyline, it was befitting to design a concept that would bridge the gap between the fall of humanity and the rise of the apes. Watchlist. "[35] Roger Moore of Orlando Sentinel wrote, "Audacious, violent and disquieting, "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" is a summer sequel that's better than it has any right to be." RESEARCH LAB - SAN FRANCISCO. 2011 12+ Caesar, a chimpanzee, is empowered by a new drug to think and react like humans. Andy Serkis' performance got even better. On January 6, 2014, 20th Century Fox announced a third installment with Reeves returning to direct and co-write along with Bomback, with a planned July 2016 release. Now I guess we can start anticipating War of the Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Seeking justice for his fellow inmates, Caesar gives the fellow apes the same drug that he inherited. Directed by (1) Writing credits (3) Cast (88) Produced by (7) Music by (1) Cinematography by (1) Film Editing by (2) Casting By (1) Production Design by (1) Art Direction by (3) Set Decoration by (1) Costume Design by (1) Makeup Department (20) Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes. Rent Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) starring James Franco and Tom Felton on DVD and Blu-ray. Rise of the Planet of the Apes was the first in the new Planet of the Apes franchise. Will introduces Caesar to the redwood forest at Muir Woods National Monument so he can roam. "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" is a revolution--an action-packed epic featuring stunning visual effects and creatures unlike anything ever seen before. [17], As the apes in Rise were meant to be actual, the producers decided not to use actors in suits. [2], On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an 82% approval rating based on 269 reviews, with an average rating of 7.17/10. 4M likes. Rise of the Planet of the Apes was so much better than I remember it being, and it got me to finally watch the other two parts of Caesar's epic story all in the same weekend. 4 / 5 stars 77% 81%. In December 3, 2019, it was reported that Wes Ball is currently set to direct an untitled Planet of the Apes film. Main characters are in bold. Review by B_Jackfilms. When he finds himself subjected to injustice, he decides to revolt. Was this review helpful to you? Watch Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes Movie on Disney+ Hotstar Premium now. As a war between humankind and monstrous sea creatures wages on, a former pilot and a trainee are paired up to drive a seemingly obsolete special weapon in a desperate effort to save the world from the apocalypse. RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES is a revolution; an action-packed epic featuring stunning visual effects and creatures unlike anything ever seen before. [18] Advances in the technology allowed the use of performance capture in an exterior environment, affording the film-makers the freedom to shoot much of the film on location with other actors, as opposed to the confines of a soundstage. Five years later, Caesar, now a young adolescent, questions if he is a pet and learns of his origins from Will. Along with that, they used Notary to play Caesar in stunt-filled scenes such as the Golden Gate Bridge scene. After considering real apes, instead Weta Digital created the apes digitally in almost every case through performance capture. I was certain it would suck. 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