Must Go! Best movie I've seen all Summer. Don't call it a remake. by LWatts As a huge fan of the original Planet of the Apes franchise, I have been both eager and wary of this film. When I first saw the trailers, the wariness subsided; the effects looked outstanding and it...
Go See it for the CGI by pauleyt Standard, tired plot, but makes you feel for families dealing with Alzheimer's. But the real draw is the CGI. The apes are very convincing, complete with emotion and depth. Not much action, but see...
Must Go! Great Ape addition by rockydoggies Too much CGI, but otherwise a great sci-fi movie and addition to the Ape series. I really liked the story and had a hard time breaking away from the movie to get some popcorn. The movie made me wonder...
90 Wall Street Journal | Joe Morgenstern Judged, though, as the action extravaganza it means to be, Rise of the Planet of the Apes wins high marks for originality, and takes top honors for spectacle. Read full review
80 The Hollywood Reporter | Todd McCarthy Strong action, special effects and by far the most credible ape "performances" yet seen will spell box office to inspire chest-thumping in all markets. Read full review
75 Philadelphia Inquirer | Steven Rea A shamelessly fun B-movie with A-movie effects. Read full review