Name: Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Genre: Action, Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 2011-08-03
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Brian Cox, James Franco, John Lithgow, Ty Olsson, Andy Serkis

Rise of the Planet of the Apes

105 min 2011

Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a 2011 science fiction action drama that reimagines the origins of the iconic Planet of the Apes saga. The film follows Will Rodman, a dedicated scientist who develops an experimental drug to cure Alzheimer's, testing it on a chimpanzee named Caesar. When the drug enhances Caesar's intelligence to human levels, he becomes a remarkable and empathetic being raised in a human household. However, cruelty and misunderstanding soon force Caesar into a bleak sanctuary, where he begins to unite other apes, leading to a struggle for freedom and dominance. This compelling prequel explores themes of ethics, evolution, and the consequences of playing god, anchored by groundbreaking motion capture technology that brought Caesar to life with stunning emotion and realism. A thrilling and thought-provoking entry in the sci fi genre, Rise of the Planet of the Apes delivers both heart pounding action and deep narrative impact.

Genre

Action Drama Science Fiction Thriller

Country

United Kingdom

Release date

August 03, 2011

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