Rise of the Planet of the Apes

iceman · June 23, 2011, 04:17:45 PM

Looking forward to this

moyer777 · August 05, 2011, 04:36:06 PM

Just got back from this movie. WOW. I really enjoyed it. Such a fresh and unique take on it. The story was solid, the acting was amazing, and the CGI will knock you over. It was so well done you don't even realize the apes aren't real from the get go. I was kind of worried it would be cheesy, but honestly, it was not. You care about the characters, and this time around it all makes WAY more sense. This is a must see for any animal lover or original Apes fan. I really enjoyed a few nods to the original movie. Prett darn cool.

ANYWAY- Go see this on the big screen. VERY COOL.

Jobydrone · August 05, 2011, 05:21:58 PM

Thanks for the review Rick! You're preaching to the choir, I'll be seeing it this weekend!

Bryancd · August 05, 2011, 05:25:41 PM

Yeah, I think the previews for this have been very compelling from a story standpoint and terrific visually. Going to make the effort to see this one, more so then Cowboys and Aliens which I am hearing from friends not such good things about. Too bad.

KingIsaacLinksr · August 05, 2011, 06:02:53 PM

Quote from: Bryancd on August 05, 2011, 05:25:41 PM
Yeah, I think the previews for this have been very compelling from a story standpoint and terrific visually. Going to make the effort to see this one, more so then Cowboys and Aliens which I am hearing from friends not such good things about. Too bad.

I've heard the exact opposite so if you love scifi + western, go see it.

King

Bryancd · August 05, 2011, 06:10:27 PM

Quote from: KingIsaacLinksr on August 05, 2011, 06:02:53 PM
Quote from: Bryancd on August 05, 2011, 05:25:41 PM
Yeah, I think the previews for this have been very compelling from a story standpoint and terrific visually. Going to make the effort to see this one, more so then Cowboys and Aliens which I am hearing from friends not such good things about. Too bad.

I've heard the exact opposite so if you love scifi + western, go see it.

King

Yeah, sorry Tim, I'm going with my folks on this.

Bromptonboy · August 05, 2011, 07:15:40 PM

Think it is ok for a 10 year old to see?

moyer777 · August 05, 2011, 09:39:53 PM

It is pretty dark, a few very intense moments and there is blood. It depends on what the ten year old is used too. There were some little kids in the theater.. but not many.

KingIsaacLinksr · August 05, 2011, 10:35:23 PM

Wow, that was...epic. I was blown away and I have seen a number of the original films too....just. WOW. Recommend!

[spoiler]Btw, who caught the BIG easter egg that was not a line in this film?[/spoiler]

King

WillEagle · August 07, 2011, 02:24:22 PM

I'm waiting for my wife to get back from her vacation with my dad, stepmom, sister in law, & neice to go see this. I think it will be a ggod one. If this would have been the Conan weekend she wouldn't have cared if I'd seen it.

Rico · August 11, 2011, 06:35:49 PM

Just saw this movie tonight. Really enjoyed it and thought it was very well done. They kept it serious and did a very good job of making you really care about Caesar and especially his relationship with Will, the James Franco scientist character. And I barely recognized Draco Malfoy in the role he had in this movie. I had a few tiny things I didn't care for, but overall it's really good. The apes CGI stuff is just great. If you enjoy the Apes movies and ideas, go see this one.

Dangelus · August 11, 2011, 07:42:44 PM

Which bits didn't you care for?

WillEagle · August 12, 2011, 08:22:48 AM

Should be a great movie if the lead character is named Will! Plan to see this this weekend. Might catch not only with my wife but maybe my brother too.

Rico · August 12, 2011, 08:34:34 AM

Quote from: Dangelus on August 11, 2011, 07:42:44 PM
Which bits didn't you care for?

I have a hard time with cruelty to animals. I think I've mentioned before but I was almost going to be a Vet. So any movie that has that kind of stuff in it gets to me a little. I also find sometimes it's a bit cliche in the way they portray some people who work in labs and places that deal with animals. But, most of that is just my personal feelings.

Dangelus · August 12, 2011, 09:26:50 AM

Quote from: Rico on August 12, 2011, 08:34:34 AM
Quote from: Dangelus on August 11, 2011, 07:42:44 PM
Which bits didn't you care for?

I have a hard time with cruelty to animals. I think I've mentioned before but I was almost going to be a Vet. So any movie that has that kind of stuff in it gets to me a little. I also find sometimes it's a bit cliche in the way they portray some people who work in labs and places that deal with animals. But, most of that is just my personal feelings.

Yeah I see what you mean about cliche. They definitely pushed the animal cruelty aspect to get us to sympathise with the apes and it worked.