Scientist Will Rodman is determined to find a cure for Alzheimer's, the disease which has slowly consumed his father. Will feels certain he is close to a breakthrough and tests his latest serum on apes, noticing dramatic increases in intelligence and brain activity in the primate subjects – especially Caesar, his pet chimpanzee..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 105 minutes
✓ Genre: Thriller, Action, Drama, Science Fiction
✓ Stars: James Franco, Andy Serkis, Freida Pinto, John Lithgow, Brian Cox
✓ Director: Debra Zane, Mark Goldblatt, Andrew Lesnie, Conrad Buff IV, Heike Brandstatter
The Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) is staring with James Franco, Andy Serkis, Freida Pinto, John Lithgow, Brian Cox, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Debra Zane, Mark Goldblatt, Andrew Lesnie, Conrad Buff IV, Heike Brandstatter juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.