A simian army terrorizes San Francisco.

Rating: 8/10 (4 February 2012)

Outstanding use of CGI effects in this prequel to the immensely popular Planet of the Apes storied franchise. Will Rodman(James Franco)leads scientists conducting genetic research on apes. When testing goes askew, funding for the research is pulled back. And an experimental drug's future is put on hold. The test subjects are ordered to be put down; but Rodman saves a chimpanzee named Casear(Andy Serkis)by taking him home, where he will conduct his own research using stolen vials of the experimental drug. Casear gains human-like intelligence and emotions, but due to his aging behavior is placed in an ape sanctuary. Abuse by worker's at the San Bruno facility, causes the highly developed Casear to assemble the apes and make a grand escape to terrorize the tree tops and streets of San Francisco. It appears the strong simian army is unstoppable as it does battle with law enforcement on the Golden Gate Bridge. Absolutely gripping story line. Superior and exciting FX. The cast also features: Freida Pinto, John Lithgow, Kevin O'Grady, Ty Olsson, Jay Caputo, Sean Tyson and Terry Notary.