A majmok bolygója: Lázadás

A majmok tekintete fokozatosan őszintébbé és szókimondóbbá válik, mint az élő színészek tekintete, és a kezdetben vezető tudós James Franco és csapata fokozatosan háttérbe szorulnak. Más szóval: Rise of the Planet of WETA. Fantáziavilágok filmes varázsa, gyors tempó, rengeteg vizuális és forgatókönyvírói ötlet, tökéletes akció, rengeteg érzelem, finoman felvázolt öko-üzenet, és főleg állandó pozitív feel-good kép, sötétség és erőszak nélkül, annak ellenére, hogy komoly dolgokról beszél. Kizárt, hogy alig több mint 100 percig tartott. Számomra szívügy, tökéletes nézői élmény és a legélvezetesebb kasszasiker a kilencvenes évek közepe óta (Jurassic Park, Twister). És tudom, ezért van úgy, mert nem tudok oda visszamenni... (2011.07.29)

The film objectively has enough flaws (logical missteps, sometimes strange editing, a few unnecessarily cheesy scenes). But it deserves great respect for its childish enthusiasm and completely anachronic use of tricks. I haven't enjoyed the liveliness and soul of trick sequences this much in a long time... as if Rise of the Planet of the Apes was actually going back to the 1960s, when every trick was a little joyful miracle. Personally, this film reminded me of why I love science fiction so much (that uplifting feeling of magical escape from the everydayness) and surprised me very pleasantly by resigning on the theme of direct civilizational conflict. In short, we follow the spontaneous demise of the old community and the resulting birth of a new community, which has, much more than the features of the classic apocalyptic sci-fi elements, features of a romantic story of a lone monster and its naive creator. At the same time, the film establishes the opportunity to tell the whole series again (including a reference to the unfortunate flight of Icarus), which makes me happy after watching this intimate, emotional and outwardly pleasurable spectacle. (2011.07.29)

Leaving aside Green Hornet, which came out in winter, this is the first blockbuster of the year that managed to not only meet my expectations, but to surpass them, too. If you really wanted to dig into it, you’ll find loads of inconsistencies in logic, but this film is so entertaining, genuine and emotional that I will not get into that. The old classic can be glad to have such a good young sibling, It has nothing to be ashamed of. I loved the references and I would love to take little Caesar home :) (2011.08.15)

Veni, Vidi, Vici. Now two Caesars can say this. A prequel thirty years later where the senselessly grafted on (and absolutely unnecessary) action finale in “what didn’t fit into Jackson’s King Kong" style which unfortunately reduces the emotional ride mediated by soulful ape gazes to a regular, although very well-made, popcorn movie. But it also has a “heart", which is pretty rare for blockbusters in recent years. (2011.08.11)

Along with X-Men, this is the second blockbuster this year that pushes the envelope in spectacular ways (WETA studio has once again pushed the boundaries of the impossible) while not being afraid to be clever. There may be some reservations regarding it, but we will see after the second screening. Very soon. [PS: When I heard the word "No!" my heart stopped for a few seconds.] (2011.08.21)