Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes

[BigBucs]

Haters gonna hate... faggots.

Rise of the Planet of the Apes - FIRST REACTIONS

If there has been any film that was the underdog since it was first announced, it was "Rise of the Planet of the Apes". First, people mocked the decision to create CG apes instead of costumes & make-up. Then, people mocked the film's ungainly name (even though it is a clear nod to the previous films). And, for the most part, no one particularly asked for another POTA film, especially in the wake of Tim Burton's... um, abomination...

So, now that people have seen the film (which see its own release this friday), critics have chimed in. Thus far, the consensus seems to be that the film is smart, emotional, steeped in science-fiction, and exciting. The praise is drawn mostly to the visuals from WETA, Andy Serkis' performance as "Caesar", and the curious decision to have Caesar be the main character, and not necessarily the humans..... Let's take a look below, and see what critics have been saying through reviews & twitter...

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I saw ROTPOTA at a press screening, and I wanted to cheer, but I had to restrain myself. I get the feeling they all wanted to do the same... I'll admit, I cried like 4 times in RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES. I have no shame. sh*t choked me up... And Andy Serkis? He gives one of the best performances of the year, hands down.
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an overall successful film, with some great character work brought to the Apes, some mostly brilliant effects to bring them to life and a really great finale that makes you root for the apes and the downfall of the bastard humans.... Rise of the Planet of the Apes works as escapism and good storytelling. It's a tentpole with something on its mind other than just fan service.
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RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES is really, really good. Really good... What's great about APES: the apes. They work, completely and totally. They are the heart and life of the film. The humans... less so.
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Up there with some of the best franchise reboots; anyone seeing it, whether they're a fan of the previous movies or not, will leave it hoping it does well enough to warrant more.
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What makes this work above and beyond its place in the franchise is that it would still be a completely satisfying picture even if there were no other films in the series. It works as a complete film, and it works in a way that is very, very difficult to pull off...

Technically, the film's great. Wyatt has a sharp eye for composition and he stages his scenes efficiently, leaving himself room to play certain moments for all they're worth. He picks his emotional beats to hammer home, and he pays them off...

This, however, is an example of a prequel moment, a turning point, that I never thought I really needed or wanted to see on film that turned out to be a pleasure, a smart and grown-up science-fiction thriller that honors the name it carries. Like "X-Men: First Class," this suggests a world I'd want to see more of, and it raises exciting storytelling questions that I hope Fox will answer, provided the audience turns out for this one. It's worth it, and it's exciting to see them get this property this right after almost fifteen years of toying with some of these story elements.
Review: Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes is smart, character-driven science fiction - HitFix.com

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Despite narrative flaws, this is the most entertaining spectacle-adventure of the summer, boasting a splendid performance from Andy Serkis, this time as star.
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Ohh yes it’s true, Rise of the Planet of the Apes may just be the best movie of the summer. Loved it so much. Andy Serkis is so amazing!
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Rise of the Planet of the Apes vindicates this summer movie season. It will surprise you. It's worth your time and money.
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The best movies you never see coming. Into the Age of Anxiety comes this redux of the familiar Planet of the Apes series which relies heavily on that familiarity as it charges forward into uncharted territory. That territory is part breathtaking technology, part human self-loathing for what we’ve done, who we’ve become and our own despairing hopelessness about our future, and part rumination of the animal within: it all vibrates and quakes in this, one of 2011′s best films.
Unleashed: The Rise of the Planet of the Apes is 2011′s Best Film so Far | Awards Daily

Rise of the Planet of the Apes will be in theaters this friday.

[dave]

I actually hope you're right, Bucs. I love Planet of the Apes franchise.

[1ke]

I saw this last night. For me, a very good amazing awesome perfect movie must have a couple of "WOW" moments. This movie had them. I was very impressed. If I didnt have to get home to my child, I would have bought another ticket right away and watched it again. 9/10

I say 9 cuz no movie is perfect, but I honestly dont know what they could have done to make this movie much better than it was. Im in love!

[Maynard]

thanks to feeble minds and films like this we see more and more piss poor films like this instead of quality well made films. they are cheaper, have shit dialog, shit story and shit acting. But people go see them cause they see big explosions.

[Houston]

thanks to feeble minds and films like this we see more and more piss poor films like this instead of quality well made films. they are cheaper, have shit dialog, shit story and shit acting. But people go see them cause they see big explosions.

I don't know about cheaper....

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

Maynard gonna Maynard, ya'll.

Cheaper?

Youz an idiot, brah.

[Buzzman]

thanks to feeble minds and films like this we see more and more piss poor films like this instead of quality well made films. they are cheaper, have shit dialog, shit story and shit acting. But people go see them cause they see big explosions.

Im guessing you didn't go and see the movie. Theres exactly 1 explosion throughout. Most of it is character buildup.

[1ke]

Lol Maynard.

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

Surprise hit of the summer.

This was everything I hoped a film like this would be. All character build, little to no action.

Probably my favorite film of the year, thus far. I really really enjoyed it.

[BigBucs]

 

http://www.wupload.com/file/81314387

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[Houston]

Horrendous.



Take James Franco's hosting performance from the Academy Awards, sprinkle in some scenes from Congo and Mighty Joe Young and you got this catastrophe.

I'm almost positive the Curious George movie is more entertaining and moving then this film.

[Buzzman]

Horrendous.



Take James Franco's hosting performance from the Academy Awards, sprinkle in some scenes from Congo and Mighty Joe Young and you got this catastrophe.

I'm almost positive the Curious George movie is more entertaining and moving then this film.

what about this scene which I found to have a great reastion in the crowd.

 

Draco Malfoy said the dirty apes line and everyone laughed at the cheesiness, but as soon as Caeser worked out those first words NO, the crowd just went dead silent. It was pretty stunning for a film to just completely put the audience in a state of shock.

[Houston]

what about this scene which I found to have a great reastion in the crowd.

 

Draco Malfoy said the dirty apes line and everyone laughed at the cheesiness, but as soon as Caeser worked out those first words NO, the crowd just went dead silent. It was pretty stunning for a film to just completely put the audience in a state of shock.

 

These people do know that the apes talk in the other movies right? Admittedly it was a little sooner then expected, but nothing really shocking.

Even if it was a shock I would've been too busy still at Malfoy using that line.






P.S.-I'm sure Draco's actor has a real name but who cares

[Buzzman]

I mean we all expected them to talk but I am not talking shocked as in like a plot twist, but shocked as in it was a powerful moment that sent chills down your back.

[tigstah]

 

http://www.wupload.com/file/81314387

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http://www.fileserve.com/file/cbvQkee

u the man bro...thanks