A group of scientists in San Francisco struggle to stay alive in the aftermath of a plague that is wiping out humanity, while Caesar tries to maintain dominance over his community of intelligent apes.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 16 wins & 47 nominations.
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes gets to be exciting and to say something about the world instead of merely blowing it up. The apes are among the more intellectually complex characters you're likely to spend time with this summer.
– Wesley Morris,
Grantland,
11 Jul 2014
fresh:
One of the most intelligent and entertaining big-studio releases of the summer so far.
– Dana Stevens,
Slate,
11 Jul 2014
rotten:
For all its high-end special effects and its Shakespearean ambitions, Dawn fumbles its emotional moments and forces its action.
– Lisa Kennedy,
Denver Post,
11 Jul 2014
fresh:
For the next installment, it might be wisest to forgo our own species altogether and make it all-ape. It is, after all, the logical next step in this particular cinematic evolution.
– Christopher Orr,
The Atlantic,
11 Jul 2014
fresh:
This just might be the most engrossing, the smartest and the most daring "Apes" movie ever put on film.