Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

[ChaserFan]

I I hadn't seen that. Explains things I guess but it makes it no less dumb to not mention what happens IMO. It's one of the things I would knock the movie for.

They talk about it a little here: https://au.ign.com/articles/2014/04/15/dawn-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-producer-dylan-clark-on-building-a-simian-empire

Ultimately,

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Seeing the house pretty much in tact - photos, camcorder and all - implies to me that Franco's character died. Of course he could have got out of there quickly, but just based on how much possible exposure he could have had to the virus, as well as the emotional scene in this film with Caesar in the house...I think directly addressing the fate of his character wasn't really necessary.

 

[thedopefreshness]

So what's been the consensus on this one? Must see?

 

[greygoose]

The first spoiler tags have hit.

 

[The Josh]

They talk about it a little here: https://au.ign.com/articles/2014/04/15/dawn-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-producer-dylan-clark-on-building-a-simian-empire

Ultimately,

Spoiler

Seeing the house pretty much in tact - photos, camcorder and all - implies to me that Franco's character died. Of course he could have got out of there quickly, but just based on how much possible exposure he could have had to the virus, as well as the emotional scene in this film with Caesar in the house...I think directly addressing the fate of his character wasn't really necessary.

Interesting link. Thanks

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I don't know. I just think they should have done a little more. The camera scene was nice.

 

[pturtle]

I reckon I'll have the same reaction as you, Pturtle.

People here completely exaggerate and overhype new movies, so every time I see these new movies I'm expecting a 9/10 - 10/10 "Wow, incredible!!" movie.

Kind of like how Vintij just called the first one "sensational".

I think this looks great and certainly better than the first, which I initially loved then came to dislike more and more, though I still think it's a good movie, but I'm not expecting this movie to go higher than an 8/10.

We shall see...

After sleeping on it, I do think this film was better than the first, but theres 3 things that happen, that really took me out the film. The apes really do look incredible, but I only cared about 2 of them, maybe 3, the humans on the other hand played the same cliche roles I’ve seen in plenty of other films, and the conflict between the Humans and apes, seems a bit forced.

So far I think the reboot series is solid, but I much prefer the originals.

 

[angelo07stang]

Movie was amazing really enjoyed it great story

 

[The Josh]

Taking the folks to see this tomorrow.

 

[Irvy]

Have to wait till Thurs this is BS.

 

[Uncanny Web-Slinger]

 

[jedibear]

Got to go again this weekend...
Haven't stopped thinking about it all day. Is it "better" than "Rise..."? Hmmmm. I'll say this... for me, it's similar to " Winter Soldier" in that it is a great continuation of the story featuring those characters. Reeves makes a great choice taking what could've been a large,over-the-top action bombast and keeping it intimate... really focused on the mirror struggle between man and ape. Great, great film...so many amazing images and so much emotion.

Enjoying the "Art of..." book tonight... I'll catch the movie again tomorrow...

 

[Brainiac]

I might see this.....

recommendations?

 

[pturtle]

I might see this.....

recommendations?

Did you like the first?


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[batfan08]

I saw this today, and, within the last five minutes, I had an epiphany: I had just spent the last two and a half hours watching a talking ape, so engrossed with everything happening around me that it seemed completely normal. They talk about "the uncanny valley," and how your brain is able to tell you when something is fake; well, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes has literally brought us into a new age of computer generated images in filmmaking. I saw this Chimp speak, and not once did I think "yeah, right," or "why am I even watching this ****?" Phenomenal writing and direction , a remarkably compelling story, and incredible performances from everyone involved make this a must see blockbuster of the summer.

 

[batfan08]

Plus, it had a bunch of subtitles, so all those stupid people who went to see monkeys beat the hell out of each other actually had to read.

 

[Brainiac]

Did you like the first?


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sure!

 

[pturtle]

Then definitely go see it, I enjoyed it more than the first, but thought the first was only okay. It's a lot different than the first one too, the change of directors is definitely felt.



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[Unclechopchop]

Go see it. It's worth it. But it is weird seein apes talk for some reason

 

[The Josh]

I saw this today, and, within the last five minutes, I had an epiphany: I had just spent the last two and a half hours watching a talking ape, so engrossed with everything happening around me that it seemed completely normal. They talk about "the uncanny valley," and how your brain is able to tell you when something is fake; well, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes has literally brought us into a new age of computer generated images in filmmaking. I saw this Chimp speak, and not once did I think "yeah, right," or "why am I even watching this ****?" Phenomenal writing and direction , a remarkably compelling story, and incredible performances from everyone involved make this a must see blockbuster of the summer.

The work to create Cesar was pretty outstanding. Weta did some outstanding work.

 

[The Batman Professor]

Excellent film. 9/10

Still remember seeing the original with my grandmother in '68.

 

[ironwez20]

Really awesome movie. Not even an apes fan but this was good. Craving for more.