Very good, very realistic special effects

Rating: 8/10 (9 June 2013)

Incredible special effects, impossibly realistic. i was very impressed when i saw just how it was filmed. now for the plot. In the beginning, the focus of the movie was almost entirely on James Franco's character. Franco did very well acting wise. As Caesar was introduced, the focus became one concerning the relationship and development thereof. As the movie progresses and as Caesar matures, the story slowly becomes more and more about Caesar. While Caesar's story evolves Franco's character and Freida Pinto sort of fade into the background. Caesar's independence becomes the ultimate goal of the story. i have expected Franco to kneel and offer his hand to Caesar as Caesar did, solidifying the relationship of man and ape. it almost seamed as though Caesar was a pet, as he feared. But, tampering with nature as was done was never intended. Now, as said in another movie in the Planet of the Apes franchise, isn't Caesar's name not suppose to be Caesar?