Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
A group of scientists in San Francisco struggle to stay alive in the aftermath of a plague that is wiping out humanity, while Caesar tries to maintain dominance over his community of intelligent apes.
Critics Sentiment
Koba shoots Caesar and frames the humans
Caesar prepares apes for coming war with humans
The film peaks with Koba's shocking betrayal of Caesar, then maintains high tension through the climactic battle before settling into a more subdued but inevitable conclusion.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes builds steadily from its acclaimed opening showcasing ape society through growing interspecies cooperation, reaching its emotional peak with Koba's devastating betrayal. The film maintains exceptional quality through its action-packed climax, though some reviewers found the ending slightly rushed compared to the masterful character development that preceded it.
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Andy Serkis
Caesar
Jason Clarke
Malcolm
Toby Kebbell
Koba
Gary Oldman
Dreyfus
Keri Russell
Ellie
Kodi Smit-McPhee
Alexander
Nick Thurston
Blue Eyes
Karin Konoval
Maurice
Terry Notary
Rocket
Doc Shaw
Ash
Judy Greer
Cornelia
Lee Ross
Grey
Richard King
Stone
Scott Lang
Luca
Kirk Acevedo
Carver
Jon Eyez
Foster
Enrique Murciano
Kemp
Keir O'Donnell
Finney
Kevin Rankin
McVeigh
Jocko Sims
Werner
Crew
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