Rise of the Planet of the Apes has it all; drama, suspense, flash, sizzle, and serendipity.

Rating: 9/10 (13 December 2011)

Want a family movie that has it all? Maybe not here, but only in the sense that you may not want your children to watch what monkeys could do to you if you tick them off.
James Franco and Freida Pinto star in a classic remake and telling of one of the best films of the 2011 summer, and quite possibly year, releases.
The story begins with the Mr. Franco's character working in a laboratory creating cures that are tested on animals, specifically monkeys or primates. His ultimate passion is not driven by money but by fear of losing his father who has become ill with an 'incurable' disease. With the results of his tests showing strength but his presentations falling short, Franco decides to take his new test subjects home to see if he can help his father the only way he knows how.
In a world of action and moral story telling, a heart felt ringing of man knows no boundaries when it comes to love. Rise of the Planet of the Apes has it all; drama, suspense, flash, sizzle, and serendipity. It will leave you hoping this is only the beginning of a new fleshed out series by the director and crew.