Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Evolution becomes revolution.

Directed by Rupert Wyatt

Produced by Dune Entertainment, Chernin Entertainment

2011105 min7.4 / 10

A character-driven sci-fi thriller about an intelligent ape's journey from peaceful domesticity to revolutionary uprising, grounded in genuine emotional bonds and the ethics of captivity.

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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  • Is Rise of the Planet of the Apes violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is Rise of the Planet of the Apes sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is Rise of the Planet of the Apes scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Does Rise of the Planet of the Apes end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Rise of the Planet of the Apes easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

75/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity76

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise64

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love85

How much audiences actually like it

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