Dir. Rupert Wyatt · Starring Andy Serkis, James Franco, Freida Pinto, John Lithgow, Brian Cox, Tom Felton · Music Patrick Doyle · Planet of the Apes (Reboot) Collection
“Evolution Becomes Revolution.”
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A highly intelligent chimpanzee named Caesar has been living a peaceful suburban life ever since he was born. But when he gets taken to a cruel primate facility, Caesar decides to revolt against those who have harmed him.
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This film builds with a palpable sense of injustice and escalating tension. It's a deeply empathetic, yet foreboding experience, exploring the profound consequences of human actions and the stirring emergence of a new consciousness. The atmosphere is both thrilling and thought-provoking, leading to an inevitable, impactful climax.
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