Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) — Ten years after a devastating pandemic has all but wiped out human civilization, Caesar leads a growing, self-sufficient community of evolved apes in the forests outside San Francisco. When a small band of human survivors returns to the area to restore a hydroelectric dam and bring power back to the ruined city, a fragile truce forms between Caesar and human leader Malcolm. But distrust, fear, and the simmering resentment of Caesar’s embittered lieutenant Koba ignite a chain of betrayals that pushes both species toward all-out war for control of the planet. Watching this film you’ll get a tense, emotionally driven blockbuster: intimate character moments and moral dilemmas sit alongside large-scale action and battle sequences. The movie blends spectacular visual effects and powerful motion-capture performances with themes of leadership, loyalty, revenge, and the costs of survival. Expect gripping suspense, heartbreaking choices, and a thought-provoking, tragic escalation that forces you to question who — if anyone — deserves to be called humanity’s successor.

Actors: Gary Oldman, Keri Russell, Andy Serkis

Director: Matt Reeves

Runtime: 130 min

Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama

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