"Rise" rejuvenates Apes franchise

Rating: 9/10 (6 August 2011)

As I walked into the theater, I had pretty high expectations for this new Planet of the Apes film. I walked out with my expectations far exceeded.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes is one of this year's best films. The very talented Andy Serkis does a superb job playing the role of the ape "Caesar." As many people have said, Serkis can play a role better than most actors or actresses without saying much in his roles. The amount of emotion he put into his role is unbelievable. Also, the Weta Digital Special Effects Company did an excellent job with the apes in this movie. The apes don't look like men dressed in ape costumes. It's even extremely hard to tell which shots contained the CGI apes and which were actual apes.
In conclusion, this film is a must-see for anyone. The movie has an excellent message, cast and acting, and incredible special effects. This is definitely one of the best films of 2011.