Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)★ 7.6/10

This is an intricate story. It's heartwarming, yet filled with tension arising from betrayals of trust and loyalty between both parties. It's only when Caesar reluctantly acknowledges that war is inevitable that I realize these 130 minutes are practically a re-enactment of historical events. The most touching moment for me is when Caesar revisits his old cabin, tearing up as he reminisces about the past with tears.

I would give it a 7 out of 10. On first look, it kinda reminded me of "Battle for the Planet of the Apes". But delving deeper into the story reveals that it almost has a narrative core similar to that of “Hamlet”. This movie focuses on the clash between four factions of two species. However, no one emerges victorious in the end, both on the battlefield and in the mind. The worldview and logic structure of the original pentalogy have already been reinstated in the trilogy reboot started in 2001.

7 out of 10. While the story is about apes, the underlying message is really about trust and betrayal between people. The film aims to create a feeling of epicness by incorporating a much larger and grimmer worldview, which also lays the groundwork for an even bigger story in the next installment. Motion capture technology is definitely the star of the show, as I literally couldn't tell if the apes I was seeing were real or CGI. It's truly impressive. However, the story could have been done better, because I didn't see any particularly amazing moments. Overall, the film feels a bit restrained. It has a grand scale but doesn't quite hit the emotional highs of the first movie.

I regret paying for the movie. The story is so draggy and boring. The special effects are okay, but they couldn't save the film from the bland story. The logic behind the story felt weak and the whole sci-fi aspect wasn't treated seriously unlike the previous movies in the series. It drowns you in this superficial sentimentality. What's even worse is the annoying baby who just doesn't shut up. I literally couldn't take it.

The script is so good! The topic of xenophobia and discrimination is definitely the underlying theme of this film. If you were to draw an analogy between the conflict between humans and apes with one between two religions, you would see just how clear the message is. Some conflicts truly seem irreconcilable. Whether the ape is named Nietzsche or Caesar, humans never let go.

Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman and Keri Russell join "The Planet of the Apes" saga in this second issue. The story of this movie confronts two sides for the control of the planet.

Andy Serkis takes his interpretation of the intelligent ape Caesar to the next level in "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes", a role where he had to combine human and ape behavior into one.

Based on the homonymous successful saga, this reinterpretation works as a reminder of how easily nature can be pushed into claiming its rightful reign on Earth.

Essa é uma história complexa. É comovente, mas cheia de tensão decorrente de traições de confiança e lealdade entre ambas as partes. Foi somente quando César relutantemente reconheceu que a guerra era inevitável que percebi que esses 130 minutos foram praticamente uma reencenação de eventos históricos. O momento mais tocante para mim foi quando César revisitou sua antiga cabana, chorando ao relembrar o passado com lágrimas.

Eu daria uma nota 7 de 10. À primeira vista, meio que me lembrou de "A Batalha do Planeta dos Macacos"; mas se nos aprofundarmos na história, percebemos que ela quase tem um núcleo narrativo semelhante ao de “Hamlet”. O filme mostra o confronto entre quatro facções de duas espécies, mas ninguém sai vitorioso no final, tanto no campo de batalha quanto psicologicamente. A visão de mundo e a estrutura lógica da pentalogia original já foram restabelecidas na reinicialização da trilogia de 2001.

7 de 10. Embora a história seja sobre macacos, a mensagem é sobre confiança e traição entre as pessoas. O filme pretende criar uma sensação de épico ao incorporar uma visão de mundo mais sombria, o que também estabelece as bases para uma história ainda maior no próximo capítulo. A tecnologia de captura de movimento é definitivamente a estrela do show – eu literalmente não sabia dizer se os macacos que estava vendo eram reais ou CGI. É realmente impressionante. A história, porém, poderia ter sido melhor contada, não considero nenhum momento particularmente incrível. No geral, parece um filme um pouco contido – tem uma escala grandiosa, mas não atinge o nível emocional do primeiro.