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This Rise of the Planet of the Apes movie review will touch on the actor James Franco’s performance, whether the prequel is better than the sequel, and whether the film is a good movie. There are several questions to ask yourself: Is it a prequel or a sequel? And, does it live up to the hype? Read on to find out. Also, find out what others have said about the film.
Cast: James Franco, Andy Serkis, Freida Pinto, Karin Konoval
Director: Rupert Wyatt
Rating: 7.6/10
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James Franco’s performance in Rise of the Planet of the Apes
The new film, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, stars James Franco as a scientist who develops a serum to help chimpanzees rejuvenate their brains. The serum is intended for both male and female apes. As a result, a chimpanzee is born with impressive intelligence, and Franco’s character, Will Rodman, discovers it. As a scientist, he aims to make it into a drug that will make the chimpanzees super intelligent, but he also finds himself in a position of responsibility.
Before “Rise of the Planet of the Apes,” James Franco had never acted in a major film. Despite his Oscar-nominated role in 127 Hours, the actor had yet to become a household name. And when Rise of the Planet of the Apes came out, he wasn’t attached to every major film that was in pre-production. The film’s snazzy new trailer made him an instant hit.
Is it a prequel or a sequel?
As a fan of the original movie, you probably aren’t sure whether this sequel is a prequel or a continuation of the series. After all, the original movie was a zany romp that explored the brutality of zoo abuse, apes’ desire to dominate their environment, and the cycle of violence that affects our society. But if Rise is a prequel or a sequel, then the answer is yes!
In the first sequel, astronaut Brent arrives on an alien world to find his love Taylor. The apes rule the planet, and the humans are mere slaves. In the movie, Brent stumbles upon a mutant society whose members worship a nuclear missile. He has to stop these mutants from destroying the planet and killing the apes.
Is it a good movie?
Is Rise of the Planet of the Appes a good movie? Well, there are many good things about this remake. For one thing, Andy Serkis plays the lead role, Caesar, an ape with a great personality. The writers wisely move the story to Caesar’s point of view when he is sent into the ape refuge to learn about ape treatment.
For many people, the film is a joy to watch, especially if you’re into animals. Unlike the “Transformers” franchise, which involves humans and robots, Rise has an entirely ape-centric focus. Writers craft storylines that feature the apes, rather than the humans, to develop a deep sense of humanity. In this way, the film manages to be both entertaining and edifying.
