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Gonna take the kids to see Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
Fingers crossed!
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I also admit to having an inordinate fondness for the original Apes franchise. So, I was biased toeward liking it in advance. In my defense, however, I hated the Marky Mark Tim Burton vandalization of the original, so I can be critical.
;)
The movie did the one thing I like most about a series reboot:
It took it slowly and built a rock solid back story before all the Hollywood action started.
Then, it subtly wove in the fabric of the original Apes flick so that the original movie could have taken place in the world built by this film. It had good over-all fidelity.
Good continutity thorughout, actually, with one minor quibble that could be easily satisfied. (I don't want to toss in a spoiler, however, so I'll leave it at that.) Nothing glaring enough to offend a fan.
The story line was true to the main characters and was careful to respect the franchise.
No huge MacGuffins, the CGI was not overwrought.
Draco Malfoy is in danger of being type-cast, however!
The movie handled the main plot perfectly and added in the prequel subplot quite adroitly, as well.
I have a small additional quibble with some of the biology that got glossed over, but what the hell.
Absolutely no complaint from this admitted fanboy.
So, HBO or Showtime, make a series for me!
.....from you.
"In my defense, however, I hated the Marky Mark Tim Burton vandalization of the original, so I can be critical."
So did I.
.
...although my expectations aren't very high.
If you enjoy the story, I'd recommend the book, "The Evolution fo Bruno Littlemore", which sounds a lot like the middle part of the film.
I was out there on business when the Cape Fear remake came out. Saying the Chronicle panned it was a huge understatement. I remember the phrase, "..not a single scene works...". An "F" review if I ever saw one.
Got home and the Dallas Morning News had given it a B+. IMHO the News' review was spot on.
The News gives "Rise..." a B+. Gonna drag Mrs. Nasty to see it tomorrow and daughter, if she makes it over.
"I'd like to own a squadron of tanks"
(nt)
....and I agree with your views on 'Cape Fear' remake, could have been better, but still good enough.
"I was out there on business when the Cape Fear remake came out. Saying the Chronicle panned it was a huge understatement. I remember the phrase, "..not a single scene works...". An "F" review if I ever saw one."
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