This weekend I decided I would check out Rise of the Planet of the Apes (directed by Rupert Wyatt) starring James Franco, Andy Serkis and Freida Pinto. Truth be told I wasn’t expecting much, as the Tim Burton version left a sour taste with most viewers, including myself. Let me start by saying this movie was awesome. There was a very well thought out background story, good character development (where viewers fell in love with, felt bad for, and potentially sided with Caesar – a chimp character in the movie), and blockbuster action sequences set on a background of the gorgeous golden gate bridge. Between the action and the good story line, I definitely suggest catching this flick. One of the better movies i’ve seen this summer. It seems that critics and the public agree (see: Rotten Tomatoes link).
Here are a few reference links:
IMDB Page
Rotten Tomatoes Ratings
I’ve attached the comic con trailer below in case you missed it. I am already looking forward to the second installment of this reboot.
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