Dawn of the Planet of the Apes facts for kids

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is an exciting American science-fiction movie. It was directed by Matt Reeves. The film stars Andy Serkis, Gary Oldman, Jason Clarke, and Keri Russell. This movie is a sequel to Rise of the Planet of the Apes from 2011. It came out in theaters on July 11, 2014. Another movie in the series, War of the Planet of the Apes, followed on July 14, 2017.

What is Dawn of the Planet of the Apes About?

This movie takes place ten years after the events of Rise of the Planet of the Apes. A deadly virus, called the Simian Flu, has wiped out most of humanity. The apes, led by their intelligent leader Caesar, have built a peaceful home in the forests near San Francisco.

Meanwhile, a small group of human survivors lives in San Francisco. They are trying to find a way to restore power to their city. Their search leads them to the apes' territory. This meeting sparks a conflict between the two groups.

Meet the Main Characters

• Caesar (played by Andy Serkis): He is the wise and strong leader of the apes. Caesar wants peace for his ape community. He tries to trust the humans, but it is very difficult.
• Malcolm (played by Jason Clarke): He is a kind human who leads a group of survivors. Malcolm believes that humans and apes can live together peacefully. He tries to build a bridge of understanding.
• Koba (played by Toby Kebbell): Koba is an ape who hates humans. He was hurt by humans in the past. Koba believes that war is the only way to protect the apes.
• Dreyfus (played by Gary Oldman): He is the leader of the human colony. Dreyfus is focused on survival. He sees the apes as a threat to his people.

The Conflict Between Apes and Humans

The movie explores themes of trust, fear, and survival. Both apes and humans are trying to protect their families and their way of life. Misunderstandings and past hurts make it hard for them to get along.

Caesar wants to avoid war. He remembers the good humans from his past. Koba, however, pushes for a fight. He believes humans will always be dangerous. The humans are also divided. Some want peace, while others prepare for battle.

This leads to a big struggle. It shows how fear can cause conflict. It also shows how hard it is to build trust after a lot of pain.

How the Movie Was Made

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes used amazing special effects. The actors who played apes, like Andy Serkis, used a technique called motion capture. This means their movements and facial expressions were recorded. Then, computer artists used this data to create realistic ape characters.

This technology made the apes look very real. It also allowed the actors to give powerful performances. The movie's music was composed by Michael Giacchino. He helped create the emotional mood of the film.

Sequels and Impact

This movie was a big success. It earned over $710 million worldwide. Critics praised its story, direction, and special effects. It showed that a movie could be both exciting and thought-provoking.

The film continued the story of Caesar and the apes. It set the stage for the next movie in the series. The next film was War of the Planet of the Apes, released in 2017. These movies explore what happens when different groups fight for survival.

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  Cast and crew of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (from left): director Matt Reeves and stars Jason Clarke, Keri Russell and Andy Serkis

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  Film set on Rampart Street, New Orleans, May 2013

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  Post-production

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