One of the best movies of 2011!

Rating: Null/10 (5 August 2011)

Rise of the Planet of Apes - 9/10
What can I say? It is definitely one of the best movies of the year. The storyline, cinematography, acting, action, and the little humor there was, is brilliant. I didn't notice the music much. It plays with your emotions, and it does it well. It is more than a popcorn flick... it is a popcorn flick with an amazing story, and everything I listed.
This is a movie where you are going to root for the apes, because most of the main human characters are jerks. And they are meant to be. You can see why the apes are doing what they are doing, and you begin to root for them, and feel for them. Especially the main ape Caesar.
SPOILERS AHEAD!!!
There were also some very shocking moments. If you are familiar with the series, the iconic line is in the movie, and it could not have been delivered better... and by Tom Felton himself. I'll talk about Tom Felton a bit. He is an ASS in this movie. You will hate his guts. He gets his comeuppance for it, and it is a brilliant scene when it happens.
I've known some people with Alzheimer's, so that part of the story is very emotional to me as well.
Over all, it is a must see movie, and if you know the past Planet of the Apes movies, you will see many connections you will recognize them.
Also, stay for the credits, there is a scene in the middle of them that hints at a sequel!