Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
Evolution becomes revolution.
A highly intelligent chimpanzee named Caesar has been living a peaceful suburban life ever since he was born. But when he gets taken to a cruel primate facility, Caesar decides to revolt against those who have harmed him.
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| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 3 August 2011 |
| Genre | Thriller, Action, Drama, Science Fiction |
| Director | Rupert Wyatt |
| Starring | Andy Serkis, James Franco and Freida Pinto |
| Runtime | 105 min |
| Rated | PG-13 |
| Scores | Rotten Tomatoes (average) 7.2/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 82% · Metacritic 68/100 · TMDB users 7.4/10 |
| Budget | $93 million |
| Box office | $482 million worldwide |
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What kind of watch this is
Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a 2011 science fiction thriller that treats evolution as a slow burn leading to a sudden, violent break. Directed by Rupert Wyatt, it runs 105 minutes and centers on Andy Serkis as Caesar, a chimpanzee whose peaceful suburban life shatters when he is sent to a cruel primate facility. The film’s hook is the shift from personal grievance to collective uprising. It asks what happens when the most intelligent animal in the room decides the social contract is void. The tagline, "Evolution becomes revolution," is less a slogan and more a warning about the cost of being misunderstood.
What the critics said
Rotten Tomatoes reports an 82% approval rating based on 269 reviews, with an average score of 7.2/10. Metacritic assigns a Metascore of 68 out of 100, indicating generally favorable reviews. Roger Ebert called Andy Serkis’s work a "wonderfully executed character." Joe Neumaier of the Daily News labeled it the summer's best popcorn flick. Not everyone was so generous. Peter Travers of Rolling Stone noted the film mixed twists lifted from Conquest of the Planet of the Apes and Deep Blue Sea.
How it did with audiences
It cost $93 million and took $482 million worldwide. That is a margin that makes accountants smile and studios buy another round. It pulled in $177 million in the United States. On TMDB, users rate it 7.4 out of 10.
What came next for the cast
Andy Serkis traded Gollum for Ultron and Chewbacca. John Lithgow moved from a serial killer to a black hole and a moon. James Franco kept making apes, while Freida Pinto jumped from slums to jungles. The credits list what followed, not what caused it. They just show where the road bent next.
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Sources
- Rise of the Planet of the Apes on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q243983 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
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