Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Set ten years on from the excellent Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), Caesar (Andy Serkis) attempts to maintain control within a growing clan of intelligent apes. Caesar's group is also under threat from a group of humans living in a San Francisco - survivors of the Simian virus.
A fragile peace is short-lived as both sides are brought to the brink of war, driven by violent elements within the ranks of each species. Helmed by Matt Reeves (Cloverfield, Let Me In), starring Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman and Keri Russell.
- Director:
- Matt Reeves ('Cloverfield', 'Let Me In')
- Writer:
- Mark BombackScott Z. BurnsRick JaffaAmanda Silver
- Cast:
- Gary OldmanJudy GreerKeri RussellToby KebbellKodi Smit-McPheeAndy SerkisJason Clarke
Reviews & comments
Flicks, Steve Newall
flicksThen there’s what Dawn doesn’t do. Refreshingly, no city-wide destruction; no risk of the world’s end (ok, it already happened); and only one line about saving the human race. Who cares? After Dawn, the humans aren’t even that interesting any more.
Give Serkis An Oscar Already
Absolutely superb. A summer blockbuster that's dark not just for the sake of it but because the story requires it. A thinking man's blockbuster with a great story and a stellar performance behind a digital mask by the outsanding Andy "Gollum" Serkis which is Oscar worthy.
The previous movie, caesar was set free to live in the forest with his kind....then he was wearing blue jeans. This time around he has adapted to his natural environment and thrown off the cloak of human civilisation, He is still the leader, has a teenage son with a new addition to the family about to take place. Gorgeous forest scenes, so green and...
It must be me....
Okay so either I am missing something or I'm just the wrong demographic. I found this to be a snore from the get-go. The music is schmaltzy, the acting is reminiscent of a tv show ( and indeed many of these people are tv actors) Gary Oldman, their big star draw card, has a relatively small part ,but even then does not deserve the massive payday he got, and...
I'd give it another half star if I could!
Surpasses Rise by quite some way. Epic scale, amazing special effects, awesome acting. Weta are truly masters of CGI. The detail is insane. Not once did I think to myself, I'm watching "fake apes" here, they all just seemed so lifelike! If you enjoyed Rise, you'll love Dawn. Go see it!
Variety
pressThis vivid, violent extension of humanoid ape Caesar’s troubled quest for independence bests its predecessor in nearly every technical and conceptual department.
Total Film
pressPowered by the simmering, expertly sustained tension both between and within the two species.
Time Out
pressIt may lack its predecessor’s lofty ambitions, but once the bullets, spears and hairy fists start flying you’ll be too wrapped up to care.
The Guardian
pressThis sequel delivers on its promise and leaves us wanting more – which we'll almost certainly get.
Hollywood Reporter
pressIn the annals of sequels, Dawn is to Rise of the Planet of the Apes what The Empire Strikes Back was to Star Wars — it’s that much better.
Empire Magazine
pressA superbly mounted, powerfully performed, if slightly underfed Apes sequel.
Flicks, Steve Newall
flicksThen there’s what Dawn doesn’t do. Refreshingly, no city-wide destruction; no risk of the world’s end (ok, it already happened); and only one line about saving the human race. Who cares? After Dawn, the humans aren’t even that interesting any more.
Variety
pressThis vivid, violent extension of humanoid ape Caesar’s troubled quest for independence bests its predecessor in nearly every technical and conceptual department.
Total Film
pressPowered by the simmering, expertly sustained tension both between and within the two species.
Time Out
pressIt may lack its predecessor’s lofty ambitions, but once the bullets, spears and hairy fists start flying you’ll be too wrapped up to care.
The Guardian
pressThis sequel delivers on its promise and leaves us wanting more – which we'll almost certainly get.
Hollywood Reporter
pressIn the annals of sequels, Dawn is to Rise of the Planet of the Apes what The Empire Strikes Back was to Star Wars — it’s that much better.
Empire Magazine
pressA superbly mounted, powerfully performed, if slightly underfed Apes sequel.
Give Serkis An Oscar Already
Absolutely superb. A summer blockbuster that's dark not just for the sake of it but because the story requires it. A thinking man's blockbuster with a great story and a stellar performance behind a digital mask by the outsanding Andy "Gollum" Serkis which is Oscar worthy.
The previous movie, caesar was set free to live in the forest with his kind....then he was wearing blue jeans. This time around he has adapted to his natural environment and thrown off the cloak of human civilisation, He is still the leader, has a teenage son with a new addition to the family about to take place. Gorgeous forest scenes, so green and...
It must be me....
Okay so either I am missing something or I'm just the wrong demographic. I found this to be a snore from the get-go. The music is schmaltzy, the acting is reminiscent of a tv show ( and indeed many of these people are tv actors) Gary Oldman, their big star draw card, has a relatively small part ,but even then does not deserve the massive payday he got,...
I'd give it another half star if I could!
Surpasses Rise by quite some way. Epic scale, amazing special effects, awesome acting. Weta are truly masters of CGI. The detail is insane. Not once did I think to myself, I'm watching "fake apes" here, they all just seemed so lifelike! If you enjoyed Rise, you'll love Dawn. Go see it!
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