【電影簡介】

本片是《決戰(zhàn)猩球》同系列電影，影片講述智力大大發(fā)展的猿人與人類之間爆發(fā)戰(zhàn)爭。詹姆斯·弗蘭科飾演一位年輕且不屈不撓的科學(xué)家，他引發(fā)了猩猩的智慧，在之后人類與猩猩的戰(zhàn)斗中也起主要的作用。印度小姑娘芙蕾達·平托飾演靈長類學(xué)家、她一直在幫助弗蘭科。布萊恩·考克斯則是科研所的管理者，他對動物毫無同情心。安迪·瑟金斯通過動作捕捉技術(shù)扮演猩猩反叛軍領(lǐng)袖凱撒。

為了研究如何治療老年癡呆癥，行內(nèi)知名的科學(xué)家威爾·羅曼（詹姆斯·弗蘭科飾）已經(jīng)攻關(guān)研究了多年。試驗一直沒有取得太大的起色，雖然他和靈長類學(xué)家卡洛琳（芙蕾達·平托飾）一起研制了一種名為“Cure”的新藥物，這種藥物能改變基因，但由于極其危險的副作用，使得他找不到合適的臨床試驗對象來驗證Cure的藥性。終于，在科研所的所長（布萊恩·考克斯飾）的慫恿之下，他將藥物放在了大猩猩身上。

Cure具有自我修復(fù)大腦的作用，這在大猩猩身上得到了驗證。有了Cure的療效，大猩猩開始變得超級有智慧，常年被所長虐待的動物們開始報復(fù)人類，最先恢復(fù)智力的大猩猩凱撒（安迪·瑟金斯飾）開始率領(lǐng)其他猩猩對人類進行反攻倒算，人類不再是地球唯一的統(tǒng)治者，猿族開始逐漸崛起。闖下大禍的威爾·羅曼，決定用他自己的方式來化解這一場人類和猿族之間的戰(zhàn)爭……

【音頻文本】

"Rise of the Planet of the Apes" is a typical example of a dystopian film. As a reboot of the 1960s classic "Planet of the Apes" series, the latest version excels in visual effects and a logical plot, but falls short of a pertinent portrayal of human, or shall we say, primate, psyche.

To save his father from the ordeal of Alzheimer's disease, scientist Will Rodman develops a retrovirus andtests it on chimpanzees. The virus boosts the chimps' intelligence dramatically and sparks the fire of wisdom in a baby chimp named Caesar. After a prolonged process of awakening that extends for years, Caesar finally leads his enlightened brethrens in a fight for freedom. Meanwhile, Rodman discovers the virus is lethal to humans, but it is already too late to stop it from spreading to a global pandemic.

Although a science fiction film, "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" boasts no fancy technological advancement. The story seems genuinely acceptable to viewers as something that could actually happen in real life, whereas the "Planet of the Apes" series, with all the fancy norms such as spaceships, time travel and nuclear blasts, today appears fictional and less authentic.

The authenticity of the reboot is enhanced by the splendid use of motion-capture technology. Andy Serkis, Hollywood's motion-capture actor known for his part as Gollum in "The Lord of the Rings" and Kong in "KingKong," brings to life the primate leader Caesar with his excellent performance.

By the way, it has been an ongoing topic of debate whether motion-capture actors should be nominated for Academy Awards. Serkis is now speaking out about the lack of respect for the talent of his fellow motion-capture actors.

Plus, director Rupert Wyatt's masterly use of long takes lends extra charm to the film. Viewers cannot help but be overwhelmed by the stunning visual effects as the apes hurl themselves around.

But it takes more than spectacle for a film to become a classic. Caesar's extended years of awakening are marked by a rather slow buildup of insignificant happenings. The director's attempt to make these happenings significant is detectable, but can't really be appreciated. Therefore, the film is not successful with the portrayal of the emotions of either humans or intelligent chimpanzees.

Compared to other common science-fiction films, "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" stands out for its reallyexcellent visual effects and storyline, but fails to touch viewers' souls.

At the end of the day, this film deserves 7.5 out of ten.

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