Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Fugitoid Jones · 12-18-2011, 05:17 AM

As you may be able to tell by my signature pic, I'm a huge PotA fan. I was pretty skeptical going into Rise because the 2001 Tim Burton version was pretty bad (tho I still watch it from time to time as a sort of guilty pleasure). I wasn't sold on the idea of the apes being motion capture, and I wasn't really thrilled with some of the previews.

But I was totally blown away when I saw this movie in theaters. I even went to see it a second time in the theater. It's easily my favorite movie of the year. Everything about this movie exceeded my expectations. The story, the acting (Andy Serkis and John Lithgow FTW), the pacing of the film, the VFX, the action and all the little nods to the original series just clicked for me. I just baught the movie on bluray this week and I cannot wait to watch it again. Looking forward to the sequel!

*Cowabunga Carl* · 12-18-2011, 10:46 AM

I feel Tim Burton's PotA gets the short shaft. It was clearly a part one and would have started to make more since with a part 2 but because it never came and didn't fit with the old stuff all of us were left scratching our heads. So I'm right there with you Fugitoid.

It just reminds me that I need to get the Original series on DVD. I haven't watched the originals in a while.

*Warhorse* · 01-01-2012, 04:54 AM

It's my favorite movie of 2011. And I'm glad I saw this one in the theater, the audience reaction to the one particular scene, well, some things can't be replaced by watching it at home, and this was one of those instances.

I saw it a few more times in the theater, and it was still exhilarating to see the audience get caught up in a movie like this. Last time I have seen such a thing would have been in The Sixth Sense.

IamtheNorm · 01-01-2012, 08:43 AM

My wife and I watched this the other night and I agree with all of you that it truly was a great movie. His poor neighbor though, he needed to stop coming out of his house.

12-18-2011, 05:17 AM	#1
Fugitoid Jones Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: D'hoonib, VT Posts: 886	As you may be able to tell by my signature pic, I'm a huge PotA fan. I was pretty skeptical going into Rise because the 2001 Tim Burton version was pretty bad (tho I still watch it from time to time as a sort of guilty pleasure). I wasn't sold on the idea of the apes being motion capture, and I wasn't really thrilled with some of the previews. But I was totally blown away when I saw this movie in theaters. I even went to see it a second time in the theater. It's easily my favorite movie of the year. Everything about this movie exceeded my expectations. The story, the acting (Andy Serkis and John Lithgow FTW), the pacing of the film, the VFX, the action and all the little nods to the original series just clicked for me. I just baught the movie on bluray this week and I cannot wait to watch it again. Looking forward to the sequel! __________________ "You are right, I have always known about man. From the evidence, I believe his wisdom must walk hand and hand with his idiocy. His emotions must rule his brain. He must be a warlike creature who gives battle to everything around him, even himself." -Dr. Zaius

01-01-2012, 08:43 AM	#4
IamtheNorm Foot Soldier Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 244	My wife and I watched this the other night and I agree with all of you that it truly was a great movie. His poor neighbor though, he needed to stop coming out of his house. __________________ "The only thing better than maximum power...is SUPER MAXIMUM POWER!!!" -Krang

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12-18-2011, 10:46 AM	#2
Cowabunga Carl Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 2,384	I feel Tim Burton's PotA gets the short shaft. It was clearly a part one and would have started to make more since with a part 2 but because it never came and didn't fit with the old stuff all of us were left scratching our heads. So I'm right there with you Fugitoid. It just reminds me that I need to get the Original series on DVD. I haven't watched the originals in a while.

01-01-2012, 04:54 AM	#3
Warhorse Emperor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 5,544	It's my favorite movie of 2011. And I'm glad I saw this one in the theater, the audience reaction to the one particular scene, well, some things can't be replaced by watching it at home, and this was one of those instances. I saw it a few more times in the theater, and it was still exhilarating to see the audience get caught up in a movie like this. Last time I have seen such a thing would have been in The Sixth Sense.