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Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Rise of the Planet of the Apes is the film that kicked off the modern Planet of the Apes series, and while it was successful in doing so, it is hard to miss these 10 harsh realities about the film 13 years later. Rise of the Planet of the Apes was integral to the success of the modern Planet of the Apes trilogy, with Matt Reeves setting the stage for the epic saga of Caesar and the other apes.
9 James Franco's Human Character Is A Less Interesting Protagonist Than Caesar Although Caesar is the main character of the modern Planet of the Apes trilogy, it can be argued that he isn't the main character of Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Instead, James Franco's human character is, with him playing Dr. Will Rodman. Much of the film is dedicated to Will's journey, with him attempting to create a cure for Alzheimer's and inadvertently creating the Simian Flu.
7 Rise's Commentary Isn't As Strong As Its Sequels' Close The Planet of the Apes franchise is known for its commentary, with the social aspect of the films being what make them so great. The original Planet of the Apes movie is a tale about the dangers of nuclear warfare and the downfall of society. These themes are reincorporated in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and War for the Planet of the Apes as well, which is why they are such great follow ups.
It isn't a surprise that CGI would improve as time goes on, but there is a very clear difference in the CGI in Rise of the Planet of the Apes and the CGI in War for the Planet of the Apes. Although it still looks mostly fantastic, there are a few instances that don't hold up compared to its sequels. Although the Simian Flu is Rise of the Planet of the Apes' main antagonistic force, the film doesn't really have a human or ape antagonist. The humans in the ape containment facility are villainous, but they aren't nearly as grand as the franchise's other villains, with this being a disappointing part of the film.
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