Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)

Starring: James Franco, John Lithgow, Andy Serkis
Director: Rupert Wyatt

Premise:
A scientist trying to cure Alzheimer's takes a baby chimp home to raise when the project is shut down. The chimp becomes an ultra intelligent being. After the chimp attacks a neighbor he is sent to an ape shelter, where he leads a revolution of the species to take on the abusive humans.

My Take:
I've never been a fan of the Apes flicks but after seeing this on so many best of lists I decided to give it a chance. 
I was engrossed in the first two-thirds of the movie watching the chimp develop and eventually break free from his abusive captors. But the final act became a bit too action oriented for me. Still I've watched far worse movies.
And I love the seeds planted for future movies in this franchise.


Rating: In the middle








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