Part of what's great about this movie is how shocking some of it it is. It's not just "Wow! That ape is riding a horse" or "Wow! That ape is firing a gun!". It's "Wow! That ape is firing a gun while riding a horse!"Dawn of the Planet of the Apes takes place ten years after the first movie. It has a very memorable opening, with a montage showing the fall of organized civilization, then smash cutting to a ECU of Caesar. The plot is mainly about the relations between the humans and the apes as some try to co-exist in peace and others want war. The plot is very twisty, you can never tell where it's going to go next. For this reason, this is the most information I can give you about it without spoilers.
I would like to point out that this is my first review of a "new" movie. I went to the local theater with one of my buddies and we watched it, and had a good time.
Andy Serkis gives by far the best performance in this movie, as Caesar. Do they give Oscars for people playing apes? The acting overall is okay, but like I said, Andy Serkis is a standout. The direction by Matt Reeves (known more for his TV work) is decent, not great. It does get a bit annoying when the apes open their mouths and try to talk, and when their using sign language. It just gets a bit awkward.
There is no shortage of action of suspense in this movie, with explosions, guns and huge, nicely choreographed fight scenes. There are moments that are touching, but also moments that make you feel like it was directed by Micheal Bay.
Overall: 3 out of 4 stars. It's a good movie, I would recommend seeing it while it is still in theaters. It's one of those movies that is best seen on a huge screen where you can see every detail.
Reference scale:
Planet of the Apes (2001) < Dawn of the Planet of the Apes < Rise of the Planet of the Apes
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