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« on: July 11, 2014, 10:26:47 am »
I really liked this movie and will discuss more later, but couldn't stop laughing at this review.

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« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2014, 10:44:32 am »
This movie was incredible.

I think it's probably the best movie of the year.  My only concern is that it's not "fun".  It's dark, tragic, and serious.  I don't know if general audiences are going to want to watch and re-watch a movie without comic relief. 

But it was awesome.
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« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2014, 11:59:57 am »
I liked the original Planet of the Apes back in the 70's, but have only seen parts of the "newer" version in recent years on cable.  Also, I'm not typically drawn to this genre of movies, but the trailers for this movie look awesome!  I may have to head out to the theatre to catch it.
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« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2014, 06:14:18 pm »

That review had me rolling here...

I remember my friend's dad sneaking me and his son into the Marina Theater back when we were 10-11 years old so we could watch the final installment in the original series, Battle for the Planet of the Apes. This franchise, perhaps as much as Star Trek, is responsible for turning me into the sci-fi junkie that I am today. I watched each of the original five movies at least a half dozen times each before I got to High School. I even had a dog named "Caesar," and it definitely wasn't a tribute to the old Roman Empire. Wink

Quote from: Dave Gray on July 11, 2014, 10:44:32 am
This movie was incredible.

I think it's probably the best movie of the year.  My only concern is that it's not "fun".  It's dark, tragic, and serious.  I don't know if general audiences are going to want to watch and re-watch a movie without comic relief. 

But it was awesome.

I plan on going to see it this weekend...and I have no problem with "dark, tragic and serious" at all.
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« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2014, 06:53:16 pm »
Should you see Rise of the Planet of the Apes before watching Dawn?
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« Reply #5 on: July 11, 2014, 08:55:24 pm »
Quote from: Spider-Dan on July 11, 2014, 06:53:16 pm
Should you see Rise of the Planet of the Apes before watching Dawn?
I thought Rise was good. Worth seeing even if it is slow at times.
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« Reply #6 on: July 12, 2014, 04:10:40 pm »
Quote from: Spider-Dan on July 11, 2014, 06:53:16 pm
Should you see Rise of the Planet of the Apes before watching Dawn?

Yes.  But it isn't needed.  Dawn works as both a sequel and a stand-alone.  You should see Rise, because Rise is good, on its own merit.  Dawn happens 10 years later and the premise is re-capped over the opening titles.
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« Reply #7 on: July 15, 2014, 12:34:07 pm »
Did anyone watch this over the weekend?
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« Reply #8 on: July 15, 2014, 01:30:12 pm »

^^^ I was planning to see it, but got caught up in other things. I've bumped it to this coming weekend on my to-enjoy list.
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« Reply #9 on: July 15, 2014, 03:51:20 pm »
I didn't get to see it either but am actually excited to see it. I honestly can't remember the last movie I anticipated seeing before it came out. I really enjoyed the first one.
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« Reply #10 on: July 16, 2014, 09:22:08 am »
I heard great things about this. Wife and I don't get out much b/c of new baby; but, we're making a special trip for this one.
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