An enjoyable movie, but the lack of action left me with a sour taste

Rating: 8/10 (25 August 2011)

I really enjoyed this movie. It is definitely a nice way to lay out this amazing subject - apes taking over the earth. However, during the movie I have waited for something to happen. The action must start! And in the end it has, but in my opinion it was too little, too late. The movie focuses more on studying the emotional and rational side of Caesar, the leader of the apes. I have really enjoyed his evolution, I loved the character. It's a good movie, but in the end, when the apes reach the red oaks, I expected the human army to go after them and try to annihilate the ape revolution. It is practically impossible for things to end this way in real life. Sure, it's a movie, but this one kept it's realism until this. However, it will not be a movie to talk about over the years if it will not be continued with a more action focused second part, which is my guess for it. If it will be so, I think it will be a great accomplishment in the history of cinematography.
I recommend it for all ages, for all tastes. It's a good movie, especially if you are not expecting too much visual effects and many battles between humans and apes. So, go for it!