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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Science Fiction · Action · Drama · 2014

A group of scientists in San Francisco struggle to stay alive in the aftermath of a plague that is wiping out humanity, while Caesar tries to maintain dominance over his community of intelligent apes.

Movie details

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

“The future is worth fighting for.”

2014 Science Fiction · Action · Drama 2h 10m

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7.3 / 10

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A group of scientists in San Francisco struggle to stay alive in the aftermath of a plague that is wiping out humanity, while Caesar tries to maintain dominance over his community of intelligent apes.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Dawn of the Planet of the Apes?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Matt Reeves

Written by

Amanda Silver · Mark Bomback · Rick Jaffa

Andy Serkis

Andy Serkis

Caesar

Jason Clarke

Jason Clarke

Malcolm

Toby Kebbell

Toby Kebbell

Koba

Gary Oldman

Gary Oldman

Dreyfus

Keri Russell

Keri Russell

Ellie

Kodi Smit-McPhee

Kodi Smit-McPhee

Alexander

Nick Thurston

Nick Thurston

Blue Eyes

Court is in session

Put Dawn of the Planet of the Apes on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Arthouse Gremlin

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.