Rise of the Planet of the Apes received praise reviews from critics, with praise for the direction of Rupert Wyatt, visual effects, and the performance of Andy Serkis, which helped change perceptions on the recognition of acting through performance capture.
Led by the stylish direction of Rupert Wyatt, some impressive special effects and a mesmerizing performance by Andy Serkis, Rise of the Planet of the Apes breathes unlikely new life into a long-running franchise. Rise of the Planet of the Apes is the origin story that kicked off the successful revival of the Planet of the Apes franchise.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes is the first live-action film to have a photorealistic digital character as the emotional heart of the film. Bringing apes with intelligence and emotional resonance to the screen has successfully carved out a new standard and a new era in the realistic animation of non-human lead characters.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a science fiction thriller that touches the heart and is sure to create new and enthusiastic animal activists. Weta Digital integrated their progressive motion capture set up into the live-action, enabling a new level of intimacy between digital and live characters.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes is an engrossing science fiction thriller expertly directed by Rupert Wyatt who makes the most out of the bonds we form with Caesar and the adrenaline pumping visual thrills of seeing him lead the attack on humans to secure the freedom of his band of apes. The computer generated apes look real and are totally convincing as characters with personalities of their own.
By showing us what scientific experiments are like from the perspective of the apes, the screenplay makes a convincing case against the practice of stealing chimps from their parents and using these intelligent animals as tools in the pursuit of higher corporate profits. Most painful of all is seeing the plight of these beings who are then abandoned to a horrific life of confinement, poor treatment, and mental and physical abuse.
We found ourselves cheering for Caesar and taking his side in any difficulty throughout the film. We were immensely moved by the portrait of Caesar and by the end saw him as kin. That is why we look forward to the day when the United States of America follows the leadership of Spain and approves human rights for apes.