Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

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Gareth V @geewah 5 hrs ago A darker, richer and more thoughtful sequel than almost any blockbuster has a right to be. The humans are a weak link, and the plot is simple, but the apes more than carry it. See more Robert P @Superbad Sep 8, 2026 Dawn of The Planet of the Apes is also a 4.5 Movie! See more Tyler S @tylerking24 Aug 12, 2026 My hope after the first one was that this franchise would ascend, and so far, that's look good! What a great story. Especially loved the writing and the performances here. See more diogo13 T @Tua_mera Jul 12, 2026 An intelligent, fast-paced film that successfully corrects the franchise's timeline. Masterfully uniting two generations of mutants in a well-executed time-travel plot, the movie shines in creative sequences—such as the Quicksilver scene—though it falters slightly due to a few convenient plot choices in the finale. See more Chris S @Janomi Jun 14, 2026 Directed by Matt Reeves, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes represents some of the strongest writing in the entire franchise. What makes the film so compelling is that nearly every major conflict emerges naturally from believable character decisions rather than forced misunderstandings or convenient plot devices. Both humans and apes are given understandable motivations, making the inevitable clash feel tragic rather than simplistic. Andy Serkis continues his outstanding work as Caesar, while Toby Kebbell creates one of the franchise's most memorable antagonists in Koba. Jason Clarke also provides a strong human perspective. The visual effects remain extraordinary, allowing emotional performances to come through despite the digital characters. While the pacing occasionally slows and some supporting characters receive limited development, the film excels as both thoughtful science fiction and blockbuster entertainment. Few franchise sequels balance spectacle and substance this effectively. See more Luca I @Lucaiuly.94 Jun 8, 2026 secondo capitolo di una saga che è ripartita alla grande, tiene col fiato sospeso, la guerra con gli umani e anche la guerra interna delle scimmie, con Koba a movimentare il tutto. credo che questo film abbia uno dei finali più belli di tutto il franchise See more Read all reviews

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