Rise of the Planet of the Apes seemed to almost sneak into theaters in August of 2011. Another attempt by 20th Century Fox to revive its famous franchise didn’t seem to be something audiences were clamoring for—and the verbose title didn’t help things. Even with its all-star cast of James Franco, Frieda Pinto, John Lithgow, and Andy Serkis, the film’s success caught many by surprise. Praised for stellar performances, life-like visuals, and more pathos than is normally seen in a summer blockbuster, the film went on to earn nearly half a billion dollars at the worldwide box office.
Serkis’ performance as Caesar, the first in the long line of intelligent apes, was especially praised, earning him a ...
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