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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

  • 2014
  • PG-13
  • 2h 10m
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7.6/10
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The fragile peace between apes and humans is threatened as mistrust and betrayal threaten to plunge both tribes into a war for dominance over the Earth.The fragile peace between apes and humans is threatened as mistrust and betrayal threaten to plunge both tribes into a war for dominance over the Earth.The fragile peace between apes and humans is threatened as mistrust and betrayal threaten to plunge both tribes into a war for dominance over the Earth.

  • Director
    • Matt Reeves
  • Writers
    • Mark Bomback
    • Rick Jaffa
    • Amanda Silver
  • Stars
    • Gary Oldman
    • Keri Russell
    • Andy Serkis
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    452K
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    POPULARITY
    1,828
    209
    • Director
      • Matt Reeves
    • Writers
      • Mark Bomback
      • Rick Jaffa
      • Amanda Silver
    • Stars
      • Gary Oldman
      • Keri Russell
      • Andy Serkis
    • 723User reviews
    • 558Critic reviews
    • 79Metascore
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 17 wins & 48 nominations total

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    Gary Oldman
    Gary Oldman
    • Dreyfus
    Keri Russell
    Keri Russell
    • Ellie
    Andy Serkis
    Andy Serkis
    • Caesar
    Kodi Smit-McPhee
    Kodi Smit-McPhee
    • Alexander
    Jason Clarke
    Jason Clarke
    • Malcolm
    Toby Kebbell
    Toby Kebbell
    • Koba
    Kirk Acevedo
    Kirk Acevedo
    • Carver
    Nick Thurston
    Nick Thurston
    • Blue Eyes
    Terry Notary
    Terry Notary
    • Rocket
    Karin Konoval
    Karin Konoval
    • Maurice
    Judy Greer
    Judy Greer
    • Cornelia
    Jon Eyez
    Jon Eyez
    • Foster
    Enrique Murciano
    Enrique Murciano
    • Kemp
    Larramie Doc Shaw
    Larramie Doc Shaw
    • Ash
    • (as Doc Shaw)
    Lee Ross
    Lee Ross
    • Grey
    Keir O'Donnell
    Keir O'Donnell
    • Finney
    Kevin Rankin
    Kevin Rankin
    • McVeigh
    Jocko Sims
    Jocko Sims
    • Werner
    • Director
      • Matt Reeves
    • Writers
      • Mark Bomback
      • Rick Jaffa
      • Amanda Silver
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    • Trivia
      There are two clues to the fate of Will Rodman (James Franco) after the events of Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011). When Caesar returns to his house, a sign can be seen with an "X" on the stoop by the door. Usually this means someone living there is infected, so it can be assumed he was one of the first to die in the plague. Also, Will's 1980s-era Jeep Wagoneer is still parked in front of the house, covered in vines and vegetation, but it can clearly be seen when Caesar and friends first arrive to the house. Of course, if Will had left his house, he most likely would have driven his vehicle.
    • Goofs
      When the hydro electricity supply is turned on, the humans say they can now contact other humans on the radios, yet they already had electricity supplied by diesel-powered generators.
    • Quotes

      Koba: Caesar weak!

      Caesar: Koba weaker.

    • Crazy credits
      After the credits there is an audio cue of Apes digging through, and removing rubble and concrete. Then Koba's distinctive breathing is heard, hinting at Koba surviving the fall after his struggle with Caesar.
    • Connections
      Featured in Film '72: Episode dated 5 March 2014 (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      The Weight
      Written by Robbie Robertson

      Performed by The Band

      Courtesy of Capitol Records, LLC

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

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    8/10
    Amazing ape performances, some stupid humans though
    Dawn follows on 10 years after Rise. A large part of humanity has been killed by a deadly virus which swept the globe and Caesar and his ape community live somewhere in San Francisco. The apes teach each-other to read and write and most are fluent in sign language. They hunt other animals en masse with well-timed plans. Meanwhile, the humans are in a dystopian society, hanging around in an enclosure with limited electricity and no communications with humans in other areas. In fact, their power supply will run out in a few weeks unless they can reactivate a dam near where the apes are located.

    A mishap occurs where an ape ends up dead (due to a guy called Carver) and Caesar confronts the humans with his army warning that they should never again go into ape territory. It's a powerful and convincing moment.

    I've never hated a character more than I hated Carver (Kirk Acevedo) in this movie. He is loud, stupid, arrogant, rude, aggressive, dismissive of anything he doesn't agree with and almost single- handedly causes a war between apes and humans. He's antogonistic with the other humans and adds nothing of value to the movie. He cuts off Ellie (Keri Russell), emphatically proclaiming that obviously the apes are responsible for the simian virus (he is incorrect). I can't stand when movies turn to devices like this. It's unnecessary and cheapens the existing tension in the film. The other humans are stupid by extension by putting up with him and seemingly forgiving his countless mistakes, constant risk-taking and unpleasant negativity.

    The apes themselves represent a major achievement in film-making. The cgi is incredible although the chimpanzee faces are more obviously fake. The orangutans are especially unbelievable. I was really blown away. It's important to give credit to the sound design as well. The sounds give the apes weight and presence. You don't think about the breathing or the steps or the subtle shifting of weight but they all make noise which is critical to making it seem real.

    And the ape performances are great. The eyes of the apes are intense and knowing. Their movement is very natural, both with the body and the face. They put so much expression into what they say with sign language and also when they actually speak. Andy Serkis is the go-to man when it comes to ping-pong-balls-on-a-green-suit acting and he must have delivered here because Caesar is a powerful character with a demanding presence. Koba is also excellent but then so are all the apes. They're incredible to watch and ironically bring a lot of humanity to the movie, moreso than the humans.

    The way Koba eventually leads a battle against the humans is very logical and devious. I felt like it echoed WWI in some ways. But there are many gaps in logic in the movie. The humans are far too lazy in protecting a weapons depot. Malcolm (Jason Clarke) does a reasonable job of trying to connect with Caesar and the apes but he fails to warn that the humans are arming and preparing for a likely battle. He doesn't do enough to initiate diplomacy and communication between the apes and humans. Why aren't the humans more excited in finding intelligent, speaking apes? This is a major revelation! A chance to connect with a separate species.

    Gary Oldman is one of my favourite actors but he can only do so much with so little screen time and such weak lines. His character ends up being disappointingly short-sighted.

    The music was disappointing. Parts of it sounded like Agent Cody Banks or something - like a goofy kid's spy movie. Michael Giacchino seems inconsistent, perhaps it depends on the director or kind of movie he's working on. Some of the more sentimental parts were okay but most of the music sounded tired, contrived and forgettable.

    In summary, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is a mixed bag. It has the makings of a great film with the potential to give profound insights into how conflicts grow and wars begin. Caesar's growing moral compass is powerful to watch. The apes make the movie worth seeing alone. But the humans are dull and stupid by comparison. The acting, lines and characterisation is weak for the humans. The action scenes are really well done. The relationship between Caesar and Koba is perhaps the core of the movie and it's very well done. Take out 40 minutes of weaker material and substitute 20 minutes of smart ideas and motivations and Dawn would be a masterpiece.
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    • Feb 12, 2016

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    • Release date
      • July 11, 2014 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Brazil)
    • Languages
      • English
      • American Sign Language
    • Also known as
      • Untitled Rise of the Planet of the Apes Sequel
    • Filming locations
      • Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Chernin Entertainment
      • Ingenious Media
      • Soho VFX
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    • Budget
      • $170,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $208,545,589
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $72,611,427
      • Jul 13, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $710,644,566
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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