Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Genres: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

Director: Rupert Wyatt

Release Date: 2011-08-05

MPAA Rating: PG-13

Talent: James Franco, Andy Serkis, Freida Pinto, John Lithgow, Brian Cox

Synopsis: A scientistands experimental drug to cure Alzheimerands has an unexpected side effect—it dramatically boosts the intelligence of a young chimpanzee named Caesar. As Caesar becomes aware of human cruelty, he leads a rebellion that marks the beginning of a new era. Thought-provoking and emotional, it reimagines the origins of a legendary saga.