Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014): A Looking Closer Film Forum

Movie Reviewer so busy! Movie Reviewer scrambling to keep up with interesting movies this summer. Movie Reviewer not have time yet for Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.

But Movie Reviewer reading lots of interesting reviews from respectable critics...

This week, Movie Reviewer gathers perspectives from Kenneth Morefield (1 More Film Blog), David Ehrlich (Letterboxd), Josh Larsen (Larsen on Film), and Willow Catelyn (who confesses up-front "okay so like im a little bit drunk so bear with me.")

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So, Movie Reviewer wonders — how does Matt Reeves' movie measure up to reboot directed by Rupert Wyatt?

Morefield:

RisePlanet of the Apes

Greydanus:

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Movie Reviewer's main problem with first film — Humans pretty ridiculous, but apes ... awesome. Same problem this time?

Morefield:

Dawn

Larsen:

Dawn

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First film grim, apocalyptic—suggested that humans doomed to punishment they deserve. Second film, more hopeful? What meaning we get from sequel?

Morefield:

never

Greydanus:

Dawn

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Women... insignificant in first film. More important in sequel?

Ehrlich:

Captain America 2Daisies

Catelyn:

It's not like I went into it thinking it would rock my feminist world but it gets frustrating watching tentpole after tentpole being boys club movies.

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Any last words?

Greydanus:

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Larsen:

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