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Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) | Nattosheru Review [ENG/SPA]@nattosenpai310d
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  1. The Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a perfect mixture between homage and blockbuster.@richardalexis771d

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    The Planet of the Apes is probably one of the most interesting franchises that currently exists, since despite going relatively unnoticed (At least if we compare it with other film series like Star Wars or the MCU), it has managed to garner a respectable amount of successes since its conception in the 60s.

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    And although there is no direct connection between the most recent films and the "classic" pentalogy, it is undeniable that there are many thematic and aesthetic connections that make the entire series a coherent and enjoyable experience (even when the strange experiment comes into play ). by Tim Burton in 2001).

    However, I don't think there is a better example of the value of the franchise than Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), a brilliant homage camouflaged as one of the most powerful blockbusters of recent decades, as well as the culprit of establishing the paradigms that would elevate its sequels (Dawn, War and the recently released Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes) to another level.

    The key? Recontextualize, take a premise with which the public is familiar and try to give it a logical sense without having to fall into the cumbersome habit of connecting everything narratively to appeal to nostalgia.

    Starring James Franco and Andy Serkins (Who plays Caesar), in Rise of the Planet of the Apes we basically observe how, after a failed experiment, chimpanzees acquired intellectual abilities above that of an average human being, thus leading to a disaster of biblical proportions.

    While on the surface we have a very efficient action-drama film, Rise of the Planet of the Apes also works as an imposing allegory about the dangers of wanting to break the course of nature, the fascinating and self-destructive idea that we humans have to wanting to play God.

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    In this way, we embark on an exciting and moving adventure, with characters (human and not) with whom it is very easy to connect, full of spectacular action sequences and characterized by special effects that after more than a decade and a half looks pretty decent.

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    El Planeta de los Simios es probablemente una de las franquicias más interesantes que existe actualmente, ya que pese a pasar relativamente desapercibida (Al menos si la comparamos con otras series de películas como Star Wars o el MCU), ha logrado cosechar una cantidad respetable de éxitos desde su concepción en los años 60s.

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    Y es que aunque no existe una conexión directa entre los filmes más recientes y la pentalogía "clásica", es innegable que existen muchas conexiones temáticas y estéticas que hacen de toda la serie una experiencia coherente y agradable (incluso cuando entra en juego el extraño experimento de Tim Burton en 2001).

    No obstante, no creo que exista un mejor ejemplo del valor de la franquicia que Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), un brillante homenaje camuflado como uno de los blockbusters más potentes de las últimas décadas, así como el culpable de establecer los paradigmas que elevarían sus secuelas (Dawn, War y la recientemente estrenada Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes) a otro nivel.

    ¿La clave? Recontextualizar, llevar una premisa con la que el público está familiarizado y tratar de darle un sentido lógico sin necesidad de caer en la engorrosa manía de conectar todo narrativamente para apelar a la nostalgia.

    Protagonizada por James Franco y Andy Serkins (Quien interpreta a César), en Rise of the Planet of the Apes básicamente observamos como, tras un experimento fallido, los chimpancés adquieren capacidades intelectuales por encima de un ser humano promedio, llevando así a un desastre de proporciones bíblicas.

    Si bien en la superficie tenemos un film de acción y drama muy eficiente, Rise of the Planet of the Apes también funciona como una alegoría imponente sobre los peligros de querer romper el curso de la naturaleza, la idea fascinante y autodestructiva que tenemos los humanos para querer jugar a ser Dios.

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    De esta forma, nos embarcamos en una aventura emocionante y conmovedora, con personajes (humanos y no) antes los cuales es muy fácil conectar, plagada de secuencias de acción espectaculares y caracterizada por unos efectos especiales que luego de más de década y media siguen viéndose muy bien.

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  2. "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" by Rupert Wyatt - movie review@godflesh2909d

    Honestly, I do not know where to start. There was so much opportunity "The Rise of the Planet of the Apes" to be a complete catastrophe that I am surprised that it is not only a complete tragedy, but it is actually a good one that even a meaningful film that works on more than one level . He works as a part of the series, works as a fully self-contained warning film, works as a social commentary, and as a psychological story about personal conflict in search of who we are and what it means to belong to a place, community or idea. Links to the previous movies of a series have always been a tame job, especially when it comes to a kind of restart. In this respect, "The Rise of the Planet of the Apes" is doing more than excellent. He neglects most of the sequels of the 1968 first film, where the story of the rise of the monkeys has already been told, as well as Burton's remorse for a remake, but honors the original with links and winks that fans will recognize in a second . Of course, not everything in the movie is perfect, the second part is a bit cumbersome, one or two times are quite overpowered and fake, and some of the apes show little more sense than is necessary before it is protected dramatically. Several images, such as the worker in the primate shelter (Tom "Draco Malfoy" Felton) or the greedy boss of Franco (David Oeilowo), are too obvious and two-dimensional, while others like Freida Pinto are just for beauty.

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    . And it's not just about meaningful links that are part of the story and mythology of the first movie. And the best thing is that they are not intrusive, but they are hinted subtly in a second plan, like a TV show or a newspaper, like something else (but not to give it up). We see the germ of the characteristics of the monkeys from the original (incidentally, it can irritate those unfamiliar with history) and, most importantly, we see what could potentially play an important role in turning a handful of monkeys into the dominant species on the planet. Outside the context of the franchise, it is obvious that "The Rise of the Planet of the Apes" is a warning film, this time not about the danger of nuclear self-destruction, but always about the modern arrogance of the human species and what its interference in the course of nature can lead to. Of course the idea that science can be dangerous is not at all original, but unlike films like Jurassic Park, for example, where we have a classic case of "divine complex" and a desire for pure profitability, it is not so easy to point here with the finger and say "it's bad," and "yes, if we do such experiments, we deserve to be punished." On such experiments and research, we owe antibiotics and vaccines against smallpox and pediatric paralysis, not to mention that life expectancy has increased by (tens) years, so that the demand for Alzheimer's drug (especially from the point of view of the hero of James Franco, who is not just a scholar aspiring to world glory, but a frightened son who wants to cure his father first) can not be called entirely arrogant and initially wrong. That is, things are not as simple as we want. I also want to point out that some people can see some biblical metaphor in part of the story, but I personally am not among them. The only thing I see is defamation against the gods and their denial and demise - something inevitable with the coming of reason and the realization of all the falsity created only to control and subordinate.

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    All this would have been empty tales, unless the risk was that the chief hero Caesar, through whose eyes much of the action is going to be a computer-generated image. After Lord of the Rings, King Kong, and Avatar, we did not have much doubt that there might be good enough CG characters to be convincing and complex but still there were fantastic beings, and here we are talking for ordinary monkeys - something that is more difficult to do, because their image is deeply restrained in our minds, and even the smallest defect or falsity would shine like a magnifying glass. The technical side, however, is only half because, as good as it may seem, if the image is hollow, there would again be a jam. Fortunately, Caesar, like many of us, has questions about his origins and wants to find a family or home (which works very well with the film's finale) where he belongs and is free, is also the best developed and full- image throughout the movie. And the connecting element of the two dimensions of Caesar's image is the performance of the genius Andy Serkis, without which they would not be at the same level. Reading this, one may think that "The Rise of the Planet of the Apes" is a kind of push that has deprived the fans of an important part of the series so far, namely entertainment.

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  3. Rise of Planet of the Apes - Movie Review@coldsteem2976d

    Anyone who grew up in the sixties and seventies will remember the impact of the iconic Planet of the Apes series. The series was based on a 1963 book by Pierre Boulle, followed by a 1968 film starring Charlton Heston. It was followed by a series of films in the 1970s that varied in quality. When Tim Burton remade the original in 2001, it flopped. While I was anxious to see the 2011 incarnation, I was also cautiously optimistic. It is a franchise that has been done poorly more often than it has been done well. Rise of the Planet of the Apes falls into the category of well done.

    I had two initial impressions while watching Rise of the Planet of the Apes the first time. First, it appeared to be prequel to the original. The original actually takes place in two places. The first is a distant "sister planet" where the concept is developed. But the events also take place on Earth at some future point in time. The events preceding this evolution were never explored, giving this film fertile soil to grow. My other impression was that this film is more than a prequel. It felt like a set up to a serial project (which it was). While the film fills in a lot of blanks, it also sets events in motion that would naturally be picked up in the subsequent films. Based on the quality of this iteration, I was destined to be among the target audience for the subsequent films.

    So how did our planet come to be inhabited by intelligent apes? It all begins with an experiment to cure Alzheimers. The issue is very close to the heart of scientist Will Rodman (James Franco). Rodman's father, Charles (John Lithgow), is in advanced stages of Alzheimers. Rodman is consumed by his quest to develop ALZ112 to allow the brain the capacity to repair itself. His quest is hindered by the corporation that funds his research. They are more interested in making money than they are in the actual empirical process involved in Rodman's research. When an experiment appears to go wrong, the program is shut down and the apes are exterminated. All of them except one.

    The surviving chimp is a newborn, whose intellect was passed on genetically from his mother, Bright Eyes. Rodman does not have the heart to euthanize the baby, so he takes him home. Charles draws an immediate bond with the chimp and names him Caesar (Andy Serkis) after the Shakespeare play. Caesar demonstrates an incredible intellect as several years pass. Meanwhile, Rodman develops a love interest and discovers flaws in ALZ112 that he feels he can cure. He develops ALZ113 as a more rapid delivery system for the drug to counteract antibodies that attack the original version in humans. While launching intellect in humans, Rodman is unwittingly launching the demise of humans. When Caesar perceives an attack on Charles by a arrogant neighbor, he defends his protector. When Caesar is sent to a compound for apes, his leadership is slowly established and his plan for freedom is hatched. This eventually results in the first battle of the war between apes and humans.

    I like the way Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver has used Boulle's work for inspiration. The pair have worked together on a couple of other projects that I am less familiar with. While tying their prequel closely to the original story, they also manage to pay hommage to the original. Subtle "Easter Eggs" are planted throughout the movie. From classic lines lifted from the original film to a 3-D Statute of Liberty puzzle that Caesar plays with, the original film remains tightly seamed to this prequel. The writers also toyed with my emotions effectively. I was impressed with their ability to move me with a CGI character. That is a testament to a carefully constructed script that included strong characters, depth, balance and an interesting plot. While I was familiar with the concept, the delivery of this project managed to remain true to the story while interjecting unique qualities.

    I am glad Franco was chosen for the lead role in this film. His performance elevated the story. His interaction with Caesar was seamless, completing an illusion that completely sucked me in. I also liked the chemistry between Franco and Lithgow, which added a strong emotional element to the story. I like Lithgow but felt he overplayed the alzheimers a tad bit at one point. This issue is close to me since I watched my grandmother slowly taken by this disease over the course of a decade. While the disease related element was overplayed, Lithgow mostly did an exceptional job with the role. His general state of confusion was believable when they didn't push the envelope. Rodman's love interest is played by Freida Pinto, who added a bit of dimension to the story but may have been slightly overlooked. I would have liked her in a more active role.

    In discussing Rise of the Planet of the Apes, I would be remiss if I did not address the special effects. While the film has an explosive finale, the workaday special effects impressed me most. Simple scenes of our CGI chimp Caesar interacting with the world around him provided an opportunity for the artists on this project to showcase their skills. While it was obvious we were viewing primates that were created by CGI, the motion and movements were fluid and credible. More believable was the interaction of the CGI creatures with their environment. The effects were superbly blended for an experience that fits the bill as "eye candy." I was drawn in by the illusion and mesmerized by it. I also enjoyed the individuality of the CGI characters which showed attention to detail.

    Rise of the Planet of the Apes is rated PG-13. This is a classic series that I would certainly show leniency to regarding the rating. It is violent. It has the type of violence that causes nightmares in children. From an adults perspective, the violence was contextual and showed a reverence for human life that wasn't applied so freely to the CGI creatures. However, the violence to animals themes and violence between animals and humans was enough to issue a word of warning if your children are prone to nightmares. IMDB issues a warning about sexuality that is lost on me. I don't recall anything sexual in this film, unless you count an adult male and female asleep in the same bed and maybe a kiss or two at a picnic. This rating seems to be derived from the violence and is appropriately applied.

    I am more than satisfied with Rise of the Planet of the Apes. I recall anxiously awaiting this film, hoping that it would not disappoint. While there was room for improvement, this film was probably the best since the original in 1968. That is about as high a compliment I can pay to the artists who made this film happen. My biggest fear was that the studios would sacrifice quality in an attempt to capitalize on the success, which appears to have been the case with some of the early 1970s films. I am a fan of this franchise and anxiously awaited the sequels. Which, thus far, have not disappointed. 8/10.

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