1968 was a good year for film fans of the science fiction genre. Not only could marvel at the masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey by Stanley Kubrick, also came that year, the film Planet of the Apes from, based on the novel by the French writer Pierre Boulle (author of The Bridge on the River Kwai ). Since then, Planet of the Apes is considered a classic, and it has become a real franchise with a series of films and even television. That there is a remake of the hand of director Tim Burton was released in 2001, was therefore not very surprising given the urge of Hollywood to stabbing classics with a modern twist. Very good this unnecessary remake was not received, however. Hollywood, however, is not easily beat off the field and ten years after Burton's remake flopped we get a prequel / reboot presented under the title Rise of the Planet of the Apes, a very unoriginal name chosen solely on the reputation of the original to it lifts. That can never work well, easy money seems to be the approach. But just like the end of the original Planet of the Apes, it appears otherwise happy to unpack.
Urban legend story
Dr. Will Rodman (James Franco) has been working at the medical research Gen-Sys, where he and his labgenoten trying to develop a cure for Alzheimer's. Will is the project particularly concerned, which mainly stems from the fact that his father (John Lithgow) suffers from Alzheimer's. To find a drug the company makes use of animal testing. Chimpanzees are straight out of the jungle, only to be injected with experimental drugs to then undergo various tests. Where Will success seems to books called ALZ 112 virus, the investors are convened. "A breakthrough" it is called. However, after an outbreak of one of the chimpanzees attract investors back the project will be stopped and the chimps to be killed to make matters worse. Will's dream is shattered and he must meekly accept his father more and more degenerate.
Sign Language
In the midst of it all sparkles there is hope. The chimpanzee that caused the outbreak is admittedly shot, but there still appears to be in her life; a chimpanzee than an hour old Will stares with frightened eyes. At that moment decision Will the chimpanzee to give a temporary shelter at his home. But when the chimpanzee, named Caesar meanwhile, the ALZ-112 virus itself appears to contribute, Will sees the perfect opportunity to continue his experiment at home. A week, a month, a month, a year and soon Caesar's part of Will's family. The monkey knows thanks to the virus an extremely high intelligence, manages to communicate through sign language, but also caused quite stir in the neighborhood. Are Will Caesar to rein in and Caesar can resist the call of the jungle?
Emotional
Rise of the Planet of the Apes was so terrible fog can go into. Not only do you know in advance all of which direction this film - after all, we all know Planet of the Apes - it was again obvious that Hollywood with a brainless and soulless piece of cinema would come. After all, how easy is it to a still relatively unknown director (Rupert Wyatt) a bag to give money for a movie filled with CGI to stick there then a sticker Planet of the Apes on. That this idea is unfounded, quickly turns. From the first scene is clear that there is an emotional approach chosen. A large part of the film may consist primarily of the construction of the 'revolution', the emotional approach and the depth of the characters, and especially the chimpanzee Caesar, the tension builds even more. This notice also in music. It starts easy, but as the film progresses, it becomes more restless and sounds more and more epic. The excellent director Rupert Wyatt dovetails perfectly and there are some amazing shots in. For the experts, the winks to Planet of the Apes is a nice addition, as Caesar playing with a miniature version of the Statue of Liberty.
CGI apes
The cast also lie not. Alongside James Franco John Lithgow is also a very pleasant addition. But the real star is seen in the form of the chimpanzee Caesar. Because if you need someone to play a chimpanzee, you knock on Andy Serkis. Andy previously performed the role of Gollum in Lord of the Rings and climbed like giant gorilla the Empire State Building in the 2005 remake of King Kong. Also in this film delivers beautiful scenes and CGI monkeys that look lifelike, the viewer becomes all the more relevant. It's amazing the behavior of monkeys perceive and the film takes on moments you back to the first time you saw Jurassic Park. The child in you will be taken up and therefore you dare negative aspects more by seeing the fingers. There are moments in the film that seem implausible or inconsistent, and the focus is very much looking forward to the monkeys. This miss you occasionally binding with the human characters.
Conclusion
Who would have thought? Rise of the Planet of the Apes actually seems to be the blockbuster of the year. The film typified by the emotional approach and has more depth than the average popcorn movie, but arouses especially impressed by the lifelike apes and the way Andy Serkis chimpanzee Caesar drop. Excellent directed by Rupert Wyatt, immersive music and the impressive CGI images make this a movie (ape) to be proud of.
