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10th Anniversary of Matt Reeves’s ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’
Revisiting One of the Best Science Fiction Films of the 21st Century
Widespread critical acclaim, big box-office numbers, and an Oscar nomination — a film that set new standards in terms of visual effects technology and storytelling celebrates its glorious 10th anniversary. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, the second entry to the Planet of the Apes reboot film series serves as a testament to Andy Serkis’s incredible achievement as an artist in motion capture and Matt Reeves's though-provoking narration of a clash between two dominant species with hidden social commentary. Fans who have experienced this cinematic gem would join me in experiencing it again but critics and new fans of the franchise who are willing to approach it with an open mind can uncover the various thought-provoking themes and richness in the narrative.
A sequel to Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes takes place a decade after the events of the first film and follows Caesar (Andy Serkis) as he tries to rule with peace over his ape community but fears of an all-out war between the human and the apes. But not all apes desire to live in peace as an ape within Caesar’s community wants war and a planet only…
