"Rise of the Apes" - Planet of the Apes prequel

[Eyebiter]

Went and saw Rise of the Apes this morning. Story was decent, computer generated special effects looked excellent. Will wait to discuss the plot and other spoiler materials until the UK members get a chance to see the film next week.

[Mr. Clean]

I didn't think it looked all that bad. Screw it...If none of ya'll will watch it then I will

[rongravy]

We will probably see it today. I was wanting The Change Up, because of my unhealthy infatuation with Jason Bateman since even the Silver Spoon/It's Your Move days, but I'm sure I'm going to be outvoted by the rest of my family. It does look good, so I doubt I'll be disappointed. Damned, dirty apes!!!

[Kaos]

Saw it this afternoon. Great flick. Opened a way to do a full on remake of the original. Nice.

[kidgloves]

Oh man. What a superb movie. I don't know what the plans are for the franchise but if they continue making movies like this we are in for a treat. CGI has gotten to the stage now where it looks real to me. Loved all the nods to Planet as well. Great movie.

[JDFP]

Had a chance to see it earlier today. Overall I'd give it a 2.5 out of 5. It was slightly better than I thought it would be. Positives: It didn't completely suck but I wouldn't watch it again. John Lithgow is always entertaining to watch but unfortunately only had a very minor role. It was an interesting take on the whole thing and the storyline was somewhat reasonable believable as a "could happen" situation. Negatives: Terrible CGI (like most films that rely heavily on it) that just didn't seem realistic to me at all and is a step back from models/make-up/etc. if you ask me. There were a few moments of apes running that looked just absolutely terrible to me and not realistic in the least bit. Also, a few plot points seemed quite contrived and nonsensical to me. But, it is a film about apes taking over the world so you get what you expect. I'd call Tim Burton's version slightly better just for the make-up and futuristic feel to it but not by much. Of course, none of them will compare to the original. j.p.

[kidgloves]

Had a chance to see it earlier today. Overall I'd give it a 2.5 out of 5. It was slightly better than I thought it would be. Positives: It didn't completely suck but I wouldn't watch it again. John Lithgow is always entertaining to watch but unfortunately only had a very minor role. It was an interesting take on the whole thing and the storyline was somewhat reasonable believable as a "could happen" situation. Negatives: Terrible CGI (like most films that rely heavily on it) that just didn't seem realistic to me at all and is a step back from models/make-up/etc. if you ask me. There were a few moments of apes running that looked just absolutely terrible to me and not realistic in the least bit. Also, a few plot points seemed quite contrived and nonsensical to me. But, it is a film about apes taking over the world so you get what you expect. I'd call Tim Burton's version slightly better just for the make-up and futuristic feel to it but not by much. Of course, none of them will compare to the original. j.p. Amazing isn't it? How people can have such different opinions. Im gonna predict that this thread will get quite heated in the near future.

[Tom Price]

Dearest Felon#311 you got some bad info regarding your 14 April post (where is the asshat smiley?) speaking of regarding why do not the "unspoken rules" of spoilering apply to you? Anyone else revealing what you did in your August 5th post would have had the whole forum pulled over their ears down to their tits effectively smothering them (this means EDIT YOUR POST). EDIT YOUR POST UNCLE

[bassman]

Would the troll like to point out what the spoiler was? Everything looks kosher to me. Enjoy what i'm sure will be a very limited stay at HPotD...

[kidgloves]

Would the troll like to point out what the spoiler was? Everything looks kosher to me. Enjoy what i'm sure will be a very limited stay at HPotD... Who is this dick? Another bitter and angry drunk?

[Purge]

After seeing the reviews at Rotten Tomatoes, I might just give it a chance tonight.

[Tom Price]

Felon#311 You gave away 4 parts of the movie in your first cut and paste August 5th quote. Enjoy my short stay? I got my notifications for you,...yea old hall monitor who rolls around looking to report people. Say you don't do it and be proved a bold liar. I will post screenshot of you reporting posts to the forum police from the active users what are they doing/reading sub-forum. FINK.RAT.SQUEALER Once again edit the first paragraph of your cut and paste AUG. 5th That is all governor.

[fulci fan]

Rise the CGI apes. The world is doomed.

[Mr. Clean]

[bassman]

Felon#311 You gave away 4 parts of the movie in your first cut and paste August 5th quote. I haven't seen the movie. Kinda hard to knowingly give out spoilers to something you haven't seen. If something I said was accidentally spoiled, it was already spoiled in the advertising or reviews that were previously linked. And if for some reason you did "catch me" making a report, it was most likely a very rude person such as yourself. The kind that only want to stir up trouble rather than participate in a friendly manner. That's also what I meant by 'enjoy your short stay'. Keep up your trolling and the mods are sure to give you the proper treatment.