Rise of the Planet of the Apes facts for kids

Rise of the Planet of the Apes is an exciting American science fiction movie from 2011. It tells the story of how intelligent apes rise up. The movie stars actors like James Franco, John Lithgow, Brian Cox, Tom Felton, and Andy Serkis. It was released on August 5, 2011, and many people liked it.

This film is the first in a new series of "Planet of the Apes" movies. Its story explains how apes became smart enough to challenge humans. Two more movies followed: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes in 2014 and War for the Planet of the Apes in 2017.

About the Movie

Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a thrilling adventure. It shows how a special ape named Caesar becomes a leader. The movie explores ideas about science, animal rights, and freedom. It was praised for its amazing visual effects and the acting, especially by Andy Serkis.

The Story of Caesar

The movie begins with a scientist trying to find a cure for Alzheimer's disease. He tests a new medicine on chimpanzees. One of these chimps, named Bright Eyes, becomes very smart. She has a baby, Caesar, who also gets these special abilities.

Caesar is raised by the scientist, Will Rodman, and his family. He grows up learning and communicating in many ways. He even learns American Sign Language. But as he gets older, Caesar realizes he is different from humans. He wants to be with other apes.

Caesar's Journey

Caesar eventually ends up in a primate shelter. There, he sees how other apes are treated. He uses his intelligence to plan an escape for himself and the other apes. He shares the special medicine with them, making them smarter too.

The apes then lead a rebellion against their human captors. They want to live freely in nature. The movie shows their journey to a new home in the forests near San Francisco.

Amazing Acting and Effects

Many people praised the movie's special effects. They also loved how Andy Serkis played the role of Caesar. Serkis used a special technique called motion capture. This allowed his movements and expressions to be turned into the ape character.

Film critic Roger Ebert gave the movie a good review. He said that Andy Serkis's performance as Caesar was "wonderfully executed." He also mentioned that it was hard to tell where the human acting ended and the computer effects began. He felt Serkis gave the best performance in the movie.

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