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4/4
A New 'Dawn'
Unknown - wrote on 07/17/14
'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' was a great surprise. The CG work was amazing and the main character of Caesar the chimp had a strong connection to the audience. 'Dawn' improves upon those positives and provides a more compelling story. The population of apes and humans has equaled in number now. Co-existence proves difficult with prejudice, power struggle, and an imbalance of nature. Serkis's central performance as Caesar is immaculate. It's so easy to become emotionally invested in his clash to maintain balance between both species. It moved me almost the the point of tears. Awe inspiring moments with the apes, as well as tense action, add much to the strife. 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' is a superior sequel that all should see.
