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Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Thriller · Action · Drama · 2011

A highly intelligent chimpanzee named Caesar has been living a peaceful suburban life ever since he was born. But when he gets taken to a cruel primate facility, Caesar decides to revolt against those who have harmed him.

Movie details

Rise of the Planet of the Apes

“Evolution becomes revolution.”

2011 Thriller · Action · Drama 1h 45m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

7.3 / 10

Community rating

A highly intelligent chimpanzee named Caesar has been living a peaceful suburban life ever since he was born. But when he gets taken to a cruel primate facility, Caesar decides to revolt against those who have harmed him.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Rise of the Planet of the Apes?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Rupert Wyatt

Written by

Amanda Silver · Rick Jaffa

Andy Serkis

Andy Serkis

Caesar

James Franco

James Franco

Will Rodman

Freida Pinto

Freida Pinto

Caroline Aranha

John Lithgow

John Lithgow

Charles Rodman

Brian Cox

Brian Cox

John Landon

Tom Felton

Tom Felton

Dodge Landon

Tyler Labine

Tyler Labine

Robert Franklin

Court is in session

Put Rise 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.