[Movie] Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)

 

[Key Info]

• Director: Matt Reeves

• Cast: Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman, Keri Russell, Toby Kebbell, Kirk Acevedo

• Genre: Sci-Fi / Action

• Parental rating: PG-13

• Country: USA

• Runtime: 130 minutes

• Streaming: Disney+, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video

• Credit-Scene: None

[Quick Summary]

Ten years after the Simian Flu outbreak, Caesar leads a thriving ape society in the forest. When a group of human survivors stumbles upon them while trying to restore a hydroelectric dam, uneasy cooperation quickly spirals into deadly conflict.

[One-Line Review]

A visually stunning, emotionally rich sequel that deepens both world and character with powerful intensity.

[Why You Should Watch It]

This sequel builds beautifully on the first film, offering philosophical depth alongside thrilling action. Andy Serkis delivers an iconic motion-capture performance, and the story asks tough questions about trust, leadership, and war.