I went into this experience a little dubious about a movie in which the main characters are CGI-created but left very pleased. Overall, one of the best movies this summer. Whether you have seen the original movie of 1968 or the most recent reboot in 2001 I think you will like it. The special effects, including CGI, where very good but not over the top to kill the movie. The human cast consisted of a few actors who were well developed. Action was mixed in with good plot development
This is a reboot of the Apes franchise, so to speak, that began with the classic Planet of the Apes (POA) movie of 1968 starring the late Charlton Heston. I'm definitely looking forward to the next one. First, a synopisis and then details.
Synopsis: A scientist Will Rodman (played by James Franco) is desperately trying to create a cure for Alzheimers to save his ailing father Charles (played by John Lithgow). The corporation he works for wants to make money. Will is using chimpanzees to test the drug. The story revolves around Will trying to balance his drive to save his father and apes, who he views as intelligent beings. He rescues a baby chimp named Caesar from the corporation when the plug is pulled on his research. Caesar has inherited increased intelligence on the level of a human. Without divulging anymore details the plot leads to the inevitable clash of man and ape (chimpanzee), leading to the beginning or rise of the ape civilization.
Nuggets or references to the original movie were sporadically dropped in which I liked.
The movie ending leads the moviegoer with a sense of anticipation. If you follow the story and the clues you can predict what might lie ahead for humans (those left) and apes.
Again, thumbs up. Remember movie watching is a sport.
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