Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Onkel Neal · 07-11-14, 11:42 AM

Saw this last night, wow, I cannot believe how good this was as a drama, let alone a sci-fi popcorn flick. Oh, I am so glad I have lived long enough to see movies with effects as good as this merged with strong storytelling.

Herr-Berbunch · 07-11-14, 01:11 PM

Saw the trailer a month or two ago and it looked fab! The previous one was also much better than I anticipated.

Jimbuna · 07-12-14, 04:54 AM

Only seen trailers here as well but do intend watching it.

CCIP · 07-12-14, 06:33 AM

Should I see the previous one before I see it? Or not required?

Interesting to see it doing so well, didn't quite expect that considering the "sequel of a prequel" nature of it, but it seems to be getting a 90% critic and 93% audience rating at rottentomatoes, even. Nice!

Herr-Berbunch · 07-12-14, 06:35 AM

Without seeing Dawn I would say watch Rise first, it is the very beginning and an excellent film.

Jim maybe a matinée in York followed by some beers?

Feuer Frei! · 07-12-14, 08:01 AM

Well.

It doesn't have James Franco in it.

10/10

Jimbuna · 07-12-14, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Jim maybe a matinée in York followed by some beers?

Better still....some beers, followed by a matinee, followed by more beers and a curry even

Admiral Halsey · 07-12-14, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Feuer Frei!

Well.

It doesn't have James Franco in it.

10/10

Franco wasn't that bad in the first one though.

Herr-Berbunch · 07-12-14, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Better still....some beers, followed by a matinee, followed by more beers and a curry even

Sounds like a date.

07-12-14, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Saw this last night, wow, I cannot believe how good this was as a drama, let alone a sci-fi popcorn flick. Oh, I am so glad I have lived long enough to see movies with effects as good as this merged with strong storytelling.

Your forum has a dedicated movie thread Neal...
Can a mod lock this?

STEED · 07-13-14, 06:03 AM

According to a nature program on chimps I saw years ago they have lots of sex with one another therefore I conclude how can they up rise against humans when clearly they are far too busy having it off.

Sailor Steve · 07-13-14, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by STEED

According to a nature program on chimps I saw years ago they have lots of sex with one another therefore I conclude how can they up rise against humans when clearly they are far too busy having it off.

I think you (and they) missed the obvious.

Humans:

A) Lock chimps in cages and don't let them have sex.

B) Put them in zoos and make fun of them, and give them no privacy (even chimps like to keep their sex private).

C) Keep them as pets, and don't let them have sex.

D) Secretly make "documentaries" by filming chimp porn, and the "actors" don't even get paid.

AND YOU WONDER WHY THEY'RE RISING UP AGAINST US???!!!

STEED · 07-13-14, 01:51 PM

Thanks for the laugh Steve.

07-11-14, 11:42 AM	#1
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Saw this last night, wow, I cannot believe how good this was as a drama, let alone a sci-fi popcorn flick. Oh, I am so glad I have lived long enough to see movies with effects as good as this merged with strong storytelling.

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Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Saw the trailer a month or two ago and it looked fab! The previous one was also much better than I anticipated. __________________

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,552 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Only seen trailers here as well but do intend watching it. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	Should I see the previous one before I see it? Or not required? Interesting to see it doing so well, didn't quite expect that considering the "sequel of a prequel" nature of it, but it seems to be getting a 90% critic and 93% audience rating at rottentomatoes, even. Nice! __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart)

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Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Without seeing Dawn I would say watch Rise first, it is the very beginning and an excellent film. Jim maybe a matinée in York followed by some beers? __________________

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Feuer Frei! Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Valhalla Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 17	Well. It doesn't have James Franco in it. 10/10 __________________ "History is the lies that the victors agree on"- Napoleon LINK TO MY SH 3 MODS

07-13-14, 06:03 AM	#11
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	According to a nature program on chimps I saw years ago they have lots of sex with one another therefore I conclude how can they up rise against humans when clearly they are far too busy having it off. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

07-13-14, 01:51 PM	#13
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Thanks for the laugh Steve. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!