Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes (2014)
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Critics Consensus: 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.
Critics Consensus: 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.
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A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth's dominant species. (c) Fox- Rating:
- PG-13 (for intense sequences of sci-fi vioelnce and action, and brief strong language)
- Genre:
- Drama , Action & Adventure , Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Directed By:
- Matt Reeves
- Written By:
- Rick Jaffa , Amanda Silver , Mark Bomback
- In Theaters:
- Jul 11, 2014 Wide
- On DVD:
- Dec 2, 2014
- US Box Office:
- $208.4M
Cast
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Jason Clarke
as Malcolm -
Gary Oldman
as Dreyfus -
Keri Russell
as Ellie -
Kodi Smit-McPhee
as Alexander -
Kirk Acevedo
as Carver -
Enrique Murciano Jr.
as Kemp
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Critic Reviews for Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes
All Critics (242) | Top Critics (47) | Fresh (219) | Rotten (23)
For dramatic verve and emotional nuance, apes trounce people, hands down, and the movie suffers badly from the mismatch; all traces of finesse are trampled by the bombast of the climax.
This just might be the most engrossing, the smartest and the most daring "Apes" movie ever put on film.
For the next installment, it might be wisest to forgo our own species altogether and make it all-ape. It is, after all, the logical next step in this particular cinematic evolution.
For all its high-end special effects and its Shakespearean ambitions, Dawn fumbles its emotional moments and forces its action.
One of the most intelligent and entertaining big-studio releases of the summer so far.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes gets to be exciting and to say something about the world instead of merely blowing it up. The apes are among the more intellectually complex characters you're likely to spend time with this summer.
Forget motion-capture, this is motion-rapture. Meanwhile, Oscar-winning composer Michael Giacchino (Up) finds some extraordinary piano notes to emphasise contemplative silence as much as imminent threat.
[A] ridiculously entertaining, technologically stupefying sequel that's easily the summer's best blockbuster yet.
..."Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" rises and falls on the large shoulders of Andy Serkis. He gives Caesar a quiet dignity and, if possible, almost makes him human in his emotions
Et tu, Koba?
A most engaging sequel in one of the most thrilling reboots in cinema history.
A fitting sequel whose digital magic is often breathtaking even if its storytelling is not quite as memorable.
...both a stellar sequel and an above-average blockbuster.
It's a thoroughly mediocre movie [and] I'm sorry to say that, considering that its predecessor in this new cycle, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, was so unexpectedly good.
Addicted to pat lines and clichéd scenes of individual heroism or sentimental nonsense, from the usual battle between alpha males to the Florence Nightingale stereotype of an often weepy but sweet and soothing woman (Keri Russell) cooing over a baby ape.
It's smart, exciting, and visually brilliant, and the most impressive achievement I've seen on film so far this year.
If Dawn of the Planet of the Apes isn't quite as profound as it wishes to be, it remains an entertaining and intelligent piece of popcorn entertainment.
With digital effects that blur the lines of reality as much as this film does, I'm further excited to see what they do with the next sequel.
... Without question the movie of the summer - an epic allegory that says more about our world than a half dozen other Hollywood blockbusters combined and a dazzling piece of filmmaking ...
treats the material with a respectable sense of philosophical and sociological sensitivity while still maintaining the pulpy pleasures of its post-apocalyptic sci-fi conceit
Tender, tense, intelligent and morally complex, this is a genuine contender for blockbuster of the year.
I don't think Dawn will change a goddamn thing, though I'm inspired by the attempt.
A sequel that is an excellent expansion on the first film, while also complimenting the entire series in the process.
The slick CGI rendering of the apes and set pieces is the main event but it is at the sacrifice of the first film's subtlety and mystique.
Beginning with the eradication of mankind by the simian flu that spread at the end of the last film, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, the new picture is the bleakest in a series that was never exactly all-singing, all-dancing.
This is not one of the smartest science-fiction flicks; it relies on sheer action, which should be enough for the target audience.
Audience Reviews for Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes
A significant improvement upon its predecessor, 'Dawn's combination of brilliant special effects and pulsing pathos will enthrall any fan of the franchise, those that are just curious, and even those just looking for a good movie.
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This is an intense, well-acted, intelligent, and powerful political scifi aciton-drama. It is also my favorite summer blockbuster of the year. It is the only one this summer that comes to mind that is entertaining on the surface with deeper themes as well.
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After the pleasant surprise that was the first film of the new Planet of the Apes series, the expectations for the sequel, or middle part of the trilogy, were somewhat bigger. Thankfully, everyone involved was fully aware of that and delivered another smart blockbuster with a lot of vital commentary on the futility of war and violent conflicts. The film doesn't want you to pick a side too easily as hostility between the last remaining humans on Earth and the intelligent apes arise. There are decent and bad characters on both sides. This makes for an interesting ride, as the conflict spins more and more into chaos and there is little anyone can do against it, after a point of no return. Once again, the CGI is incredible, thanks to great motion capture acting and the accompanying special effects. Thankfully, the human actors are en par, especially Gary Oldman only takes two short scenes to make a strong point for being one of the best of his generation. The gloomy atmosphere, the great cinematography, it all adds up to an intelligent and pretty damn entertaining continuation of the story. If there is one complaint it would have to be that the ending is merely a cliffhanger for what's next in part three. But at least we all have something to look forward to.
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what a great film this was. if im honest, the apes movies do not appeal to me. it's just not a story i can really get into. but it has to be admitted that this is an excellent film, much better than its predecessor. the characterizations, script, and acting are all spot on.
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Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes Quotes
- Malcolm:
- Does any of this make sense to you?
- Caesar:
- Lights.
- Malcolm:
- Yes, the lights!
- Dreyfus:
- They're animals!
- Caesar:
- You stay here one day.
- Malcolm:
- I need to speak to caesar!
- Caesar:
- Apes do not want war!
- Dreyfus:
- That's a hell of alot more than eighty!
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