Dir. Matt Reeves
Reviewed by Matt Adcock
Read the newspaper version of this review over at: The Hemel Gazette
“Apes, together, strong!”
Sci-Fi classics really aren’t what they used to be… Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is the latest to get the Hollywood re-envisioning as a follow up to the excellent 'Rise of the Planet of Apes.'
Director Matt ‘Let Me In’ Reeves brings his AAA game to this sequel, which sees the story pick up ten years after lab boosted intelligent simians slipped the shackles of their human oppressors and escaped in the woodlands near San Francisco.
"we come in peace..."
Whilst the super-monkeys led by Caesar (Andy Serkis) were building an impressive treetop homestead, we humans have been having a bad time of it… Simian flu has wiped out many of us and those who survived have turned to a lawless ramble fighting over dwindling resources. So 'Dawn' takes us into an ape-pocalyptic future where the balance of power has shifted – and details what happens when the human remnant of San Francisco accidentally run into monkey territory – cue a knife edge potential for all out ape / human war…
The first thing that hits you when watching ‘Dawn’ is that the CGI effects have moved on to a whole new level. These monkeys are absolutely works of art – the real craftsmanship on display that uses painstaking motion-capture is something you really have to see on the biggest screen you can find. And I’m not a fan of 3D movies generally, but this one works a treat, giving impressive depth to the visuals and never trying the ‘oh watch out it’s coming out the screen’ cheap shots.
"last chance to be pals"
‘Dawn’ pulls you in to the horribly escalating conflict, then delivers a full on visceral showdown – where the victor is uncertain and the battle footage deeply unsettling. There is a beating heart of emotion that makes you really relate to characters on both sides of the conflict. I’d never have thought I’d be moved watching two apes interact…
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is a master-class on how to recreate a film series, improving on every single element of the source material. We can finally put the memory of Tim Burton’s messy attempt away and revel in what is a new simian master race of sci-fi entertainment.
The acting, special effects and storytelling result in an astonishing cinematic achievement.
"horses on the apes side..."
Out of a potential 5 you have to go with a Darkmatters:
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(4.5 - Superior monkey business all round!)
Awesomeness öööö – some many jaw-dropping moments
Laughs ööö – funny where you want it
Horror ööö – gritty conflict
Babes öö – hairy girlfriend anyone?
Spiritual Enlightenment öö - apes longing for souls?
Recommended Hashtags: #LastChanceForPeace
"Keri Russell - a survivor"
2 comments:
I saw this movie really awesome...in this Ape's making fun with gun really good climax.. cat mario online
it brings a happy tear to my face to see Sucker Punch maturing from making a silly stealth game to full out open world game with a complex story. This is easily one of the best games for the PS4. I strongly recommend, no, demand that any seroius gamer who owns a Ps4 to buy this game. Believe me, its that awesome.
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