Much better than I thought it would be!

Rating: 9/10 (5 September 2011)

*Small spoilers. Not too much info, but it will give stuff away.* I watched the previous Planet of the Apes movie, and enjoyed it. With that in mind, I was excited to finally see this sequel. The first thing I was captivated by was the animation. By the first ten minutes I was actually thinking I was watching real chimps, something you don't find in many films. Then when Caesar matured, you really began to see the amount if intelligence he had. The amount of depth, emotion, and IQ he possessed jumped out at you just be looking at his face. I was truly intrigued by it, and I felt a different sort of feeling for him every time he showed up on camera. The plot and storyline was definitely well thought out. The story behind these characters was reasonable, and in a certain way, relatable. Now I have to be criticle. There were definitely some things that I wasn't impressed with. Many people were complaining of plot holes, and I honestly have to agree with them. Also, when Caesar began doing sign language more often, he continuously said the same things over and over. After the tenth time of hearing Will (James Franco) say the same line, I found myself thinking, "Didn't I just hear you say that five minutes ago?" I don't want to give away any spoilers, but I will say that the ending was definitely rushed. It cut off so soon that I left the theater asking myself, "There has to be another movie, right?" If not, I will definitely be disappointed. The producers crammed too much into a short time, leaving you definitely wanting more explanation and even more action. I was definitely getting irritated at the handlers at the chimp "haven." The amount of abuse and neglect given to the chimps was definitely over the top, even for a movie. After a while, it became unrealistic, even though I know there are people who do that kind of thing. Hired workers, though? I doubt it. Anway, I won't go on and on, but this movie is definitely a must-see. It is full of action and entertainment, and I was sitting on the edge of my seat a lot. But if you are a sensitive person looking for a sappy, heart-felt movie, do not watch it. This movie definitely sad, and even though I do not cry in movies, I think my eyes were a little wet in some parts. I give this movie a 9. I definitely will buy it when it comes out on DVD. You will not be disappointed!