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Rise of the Planet of the Apes

  • 20112011
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
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Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
Rise of the Planet of the Apes: Trailer #2
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A substance designed to help the brain repair itself gives advanced intelligence to a chimpanzee who leads an ape uprising.A substance designed to help the brain repair itself gives advanced intelligence to a chimpanzee who leads an ape uprising.A substance designed to help the brain repair itself gives advanced intelligence to a chimpanzee who leads an ape uprising.

IMDb RATING
7.6/10
520K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,864
842
  • Director
    • Rupert Wyatt
  • Writers
    • Rick Jaffa
    • Amanda Silver
    • Pierre Boulle(based on the novel "La Planète des Singes" by)
  • Stars
    • James Franco
    • Andy Serkis
    • Freida Pinto
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  • Director
    • Rupert Wyatt
  • Writers
    • Rick Jaffa
    • Amanda Silver
    • Pierre Boulle(based on the novel "La Planète des Singes" by)
  • Stars
    • James Franco
    • Andy Serkis
    • Freida Pinto
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 746User reviews
    • 546Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 21 wins & 43 nominations total

    Videos9

    Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:17
    Trailer #2
    Trailer #1
    Trailer 1:56
    Trailer #1
    Does Andy Serkis Know How Many Times He's Played Gollum?
    Clip 3:01
    Does Andy Serkis Know How Many Times He's Played Gollum?
    Rise of the Planet of the Apes: Don't Get Too Close
    Clip 1:31
    Rise of the Planet of the Apes: Don't Get Too Close
    Rise of the Planet of the Apes: The Awakening
    Clip 1:35
    Rise of the Planet of the Apes: The Awakening
    "Story"
    Featurette 0:59
    "Story"
    "Exceeds"
    Promo 0:30
    "Exceeds"
    "One Subject"
    Promo 0:31
    "One Subject"
    "Miracle"
    Promo 0:30
    "Miracle"

    Photos158

    David Oyelowo in Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
    James Franco and Andy Serkis in Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
    Karin Konoval, Richard Ridings, Andy Serkis, Terry Notary, and Christopher Gordon in Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
    Andy Serkis and Devyn Dalton in Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
    Andy Serkis in Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
    Andy Serkis in Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
    Andy Serkis in Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
    Andy Serkis in Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
    Tom Felton in Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
    Andy Serkis and Devyn Dalton in Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
    James Franco and Freida Pinto in Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
    Andy Serkis in Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)

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    James Franco
    James Franco
    • Will Rodmanas Will Rodman
    Andy Serkis
    Andy Serkis
    • Caesaras Caesar
    Freida Pinto
    Freida Pinto
    • Caroline Aranhaas Caroline Aranha
    Karin Konoval
    Karin Konoval
    • Mauriceas Maurice…
    Terry Notary
    Terry Notary
    • Rocketas Rocket…
    Richard Ridings
    Richard Ridings
    • Buck - Apeas Buck - Ape
    Christopher Gordon
    Christopher Gordon
    • Koba - Apeas Koba - Ape
    • (as Chris Gordon)
    Devyn Dalton
    Devyn Dalton
    • Cornelia - Apeas Cornelia - Ape
    Jay Caputo
    Jay Caputo
    • Alphaas Alpha
    John Lithgow
    John Lithgow
    • Charles Rodmanas Charles Rodman
    Brian Cox
    Brian Cox
    • John Landonas John Landon
    Tom Felton
    Tom Felton
    • Dodge Landonas Dodge Landon
    David Oyelowo
    David Oyelowo
    • Steven Jacobsas Steven Jacobs
    Tyler Labine
    Tyler Labine
    • Robert Franklinas Robert Franklin
    Jamie Harris
    Jamie Harris
    • Rodney - Shelter Assistantas Rodney - Shelter Assistant
    Ty Olsson
    Ty Olsson
    • Chief John Hamilas Chief John Hamil
    David Hewlett
    David Hewlett
    • Hunsikeras Hunsiker
    Joey Roche
    Joey Roche
    • Todd Hunsikeras Todd Hunsiker
    • Director
      • Rupert Wyatt
    • Writers
      • Rick Jaffa
      • Amanda Silver
      • Pierre Boulle(based on the novel "La Planète des Singes" by) (uncredited)
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    Storyline

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    At the story's heart is Caesar (Andy Serkis), a chimpanzee who gains human-like intelligence and emotions from an experimental drug. Raised like a child by the drug's creator, Will Rodman (James Franco) and a primatologist Caroline Aranha (Freida Pinto), Caesar ultimately finds himself taken from the humans he loves and imprisoned in an ape sanctuary in San Bruno. Seeking justice for his fellow inmates, Caesar gives the fellow apes the same drug that he inherited. He then assembles a simian army and escapes the sanctuary - putting man and ape on a collision course that could change the planet forever. —20th Century Fox
    • ape
    • chimpanzee
    • planet of the apes
    • alzheimer's disease
    • when animals attack
    • 223 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Evolution Becomes Revolution
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Drama
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for intense and frightening sequences of action and violence
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      One of the first movies to use motion-capture in an on-location setting. Previously, motion-capture was limited to special studio set-up with special motion-capture cameras in very clearly defined surroundings.
    • Goofs
      It can't have been a surprise to the staff that Bright Eyes was pregnant. Animals used for medical tests are very closely examined both before and after treatment.
    • Quotes

      Will Rodman: Caesar. I'm sorry. This my fault. This has to stop. This isn't the way, you know what they're capable of. Please come home. If you come home, I'll protect you.

      Caesar: [looks at the apes and to Will] Caesar is home.

    • Crazy credits
      The end credits appear over a map, showing the virus spreading around the world.
    • Connections
      Featured in Breakfast: Episode dated 22 June 2011 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Clair de Lune
      Written by Claude Debussy

      Performed by James Bartlett

    User reviews746

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Against all odds, this must be the best "blockbuster" I've seen all summer.
    Summer 2011 will go down in history as one of the more disappointing seasons in many years when it comes to movies. This is the time of year that people rush out in masses to see the latest action extravaganza, and to be fair, some films have delivered on that promise -- "Harry Potter," "Captain America" (though I have yet to see either of them and am simply relying on general reactions) -- but there's been a whole lot of disappointments, too, and the worst part is that people still seem to be flocking to them, almost out of necessity than wont ("Transformers 3" and "Pirates 4" both made over $1 bil worldwide, which is amazing, because they both sucked).

    I think the last film anyone expected to reverse the trend this summer was a prequel to a franchise that has been consistently poor over the years since its original incarnation in 1968. Indeed, the first trailer for "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" focused on ape carnage and mayhem, and although a subsequent one highlighted the dramatic underpinning of the film, it seemed like Fox was just trying to turn around its marketing and fool people into thinking there was more than meets the eye.

    Alas, the second trailer turned out to be a far more accurate reflection of the movie than anyone would have expected. "Rise of the Apes" is most likely the best film of the blockbuster season, full of heart, carefully crafted and professionally delivered on every level.

    Sure, the story has its fair share of clichés -- the "evil caretakers" played by Brian Cox and Tom Felton seem bad just because the film requires them to be, and Felton's performance in particular is so over-the-top that it's almost a caricature -- but because of how the film is packaged, and because it spends so much time focusing on the character of Caesar (played magnificently by Andy Serkis), you are willing to overlook many of the flaws. You care about the characters and the story, even when you kinda know where it's headed and feel like it's a variation of a prison break-out movie with apes in place of humans.

    The human cast, as has been noted by many critics, is nothing to write home about. James Franco doesn't exactly phone in his performance but it's not the sort of role that is going to be lining him up for any awards. Toby Maguire was originally lined up for the project before he was dropped (he reportedly came to Fox with script notes, and they promptly cut off discussions with him), but Franco does seem a more natural fit, and does well enough in a role destined to be sidelined by the apes.

    And the apes are awesome. No, we haven't quite mastered fully realistic CGI yet -- especially when it's mixed with live actors. (WETA claims that the technology here is superior to "Avatar," but it's not as convincing, perhaps because the CGI so rarely interacted with human actors in "Avatar," and thus we were able to accept the fantasy world more willingly.) However, this is some of the best seen to date. Serkis (who previously played King Kong in Peter Jackson's remake) translates a brilliant performance, for which the film owes a great deal; Caesar is really the crux of the whole thing, and a poor or less realistic performance would have undermined the whole thing. It's the subtle stuff here that makes a difference -- the emotions captured in Caesar's facial expressions, or the glint of sympathy in his eyes when John Lithgow's character begins to suffer from Alzheimer's. There's a moment of genius in that particular scene where Caesar exchanges a sad, knowing glance with Franco's character, and it's eerily touching.

    Director Rupert Wyatt follows blockbuster blueprints from beginning to end, but by enriching the first three-quarters of his film with character development and an actual *story* (something so many blockbusters these days seem to be sorely lacking), when the big action sequence arrives at the end, you're invested in what's happening -- and you actually care.

    I confess to never having watched many of the "Apes" films. I do recall seeing the Tim Burton remake in theaters a decade ago, and even as a 12-year-old kid, I thought, Wow, this sucks. "Rise" is infinitely better, more creative and more emotionally stirring -- as aforementioned, it's nothing completely unique or novel from a storytelling standpoint, but it's well-crafted in an old-fashioned, refreshingly familiar way, and the addition of groundbreaking CGI makes it a "must-see" rather than something to catch on television. Fox isn't known for pleasing fans with their remakes and sequels (whether it be Die Hard or Wolverine), but Summer 2011 sees two of their biggest properties successfully reinvigorated: first "X-Men First Class," and now this. For my money, "Apes" is better -- perhaps the best blockbuster of the season -- which I never in a million years expected to say.

    Without spoiling anything, the film sets itself up for a sequel. Considering it's on track to smash expectations and take in $55 mil this weekend alone, it's pretty much a sure-thing that it will happen. Hopefully the follow-up takes heed of this film's strengths and doesn't abandon the character development in favor of boisterous action sequences. The fact that audiences are reacting strongly to this movie is an indication of what's been lacking all summer: stories with characters we care about. Go see this if you want to end a disappointing summer on a positive note.
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    • Release date
      • August 5, 2011 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Stream Planet of the Apes officially on Disney+ Hotstar Indonesia
    • Languages
      • English
      • Sign Languages
    • Also known as
      • Planet of the Apes: Genesis
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Dune Entertainment
      • Chernin Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $93,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $176,760,185
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $54,806,191
      • Aug 7, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $481,800,873
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Datasat
      • Dolby
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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