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JamesG · 08-05-2011, 04:14 PM

Movie Reviews: Rise of the Planet of the Apes

No critic has bestowed a four-star review on Rise of the Planet of the Apes. But they have been giving it a lot of three-star ones.

In fact, there’s not a negative review among the major newspaper critics.

The only other recent film that has gathered mostly all positive reviews was Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.

Manohla Dargis in the New York Times sums up that the movie:

“is precisely the kind of summer diversion that the studios have such a hard time making now. It’s good, canny-dumb fun.”

Kenneth Turan in the Los Angeles Times found it:

“smart, fun and thoroughly enjoyable.”

Michael Phillips in the Chicago Tribune writes it:

“really does stand alone as a satisfying prequel requiring little or knowledge or nostalgia for the five Planet of the Apes pictures that came before it.”

Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times is certainly not wowed by the film, but he does allow:

“This is the movie you may have been expecting. No less, no more.”

Joe Morgenstern in the Wall Street finds fault with a jumpy plot.

“Judged, though, as the action extravaganza it means to be, Rise of the Planet of the Apes wins high marks for originality, and takes top honors for spectacle.”

-IMDB News

dakert · 08-05-2011, 09:35 PM

Darn that Tim Burton and Marky Mark!! The Aug 2001 Apes movie SUCKED and 10 years later (once bitten twice shy) I still cant bring myself to see the new one. If it is good I hope it does great

tiredmike59 · 08-05-2011, 09:56 PM

I can't sit through these movies with computer graphics for special effects.
Seen one,seen them all.

ryan423 · 08-06-2011, 01:25 PM

"Oscar nominated actor James Franco, Emmy winner John Lithgow and Slumdog Millionaire's Freida Pinto star in the Planet of the Apes reboot, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, a film totally leaving what you thought you knew behind. It's a fresh take on the popular franchise without the time travel or monkey costumes, and stands very well on its own." - Ryan Schwartz TV and Film Blog

08-05-2011, 04:14 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,995	Movie Reviews: "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" Movie Reviews: Rise of the Planet of the Apes No critic has bestowed a four-star review on Rise of the Planet of the Apes. But they have been giving it a lot of three-star ones. In fact, there’s not a negative review among the major newspaper critics. The only other recent film that has gathered mostly all positive reviews was Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. Manohla Dargis in the New York Times sums up that the movie: “is precisely the kind of summer diversion that the studios have such a hard time making now. It’s good, canny-dumb fun.” Kenneth Turan in the Los Angeles Times found it: “smart, fun and thoroughly enjoyable.” Michael Phillips in the Chicago Tribune writes it: “really does stand alone as a satisfying prequel requiring little or knowledge or nostalgia for the five Planet of the Apes pictures that came before it.” Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times is certainly not wowed by the film, but he does allow: “This is the movie you may have been expecting. No less, no more.” Joe Morgenstern in the Wall Street finds fault with a jumpy plot. “Judged, though, as the action extravaganza it means to be, Rise of the Planet of the Apes wins high marks for originality, and takes top honors for spectacle.” -IMDB News

08-05-2011, 09:35 PM	#2
dakert Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Altoona PA Posts: 3,411	Darn that Tim Burton and Marky Mark!! The Aug 2001 Apes movie SUCKED and 10 years later (once bitten twice shy) I still cant bring myself to see the new one. If it is good I hope it does great

08-05-2011, 09:56 PM	#3
tiredmike59 Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 05, 2010 Location: OUTLAW STATE {MO} Posts: 1,868	I can't sit through these movies with computer graphics for special effects. Seen one,seen them all.

08-06-2011, 01:25 PM	#4
ryan423 Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2007 Posts: 1,829	"Oscar nominated actor James Franco, Emmy winner John Lithgow and Slumdog Millionaire's Freida Pinto star in the Planet of the Apes reboot, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, a film totally leaving what you thought you knew behind. It's a fresh take on the popular franchise without the time travel or monkey costumes, and stands very well on its own." - Ryan Schwartz TV and Film Blog