It holds a 91% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes . Critics particularly praised the "Shakespearean" depth of Caesar's character and the groundbreaking performance-capture technology used to bring the apes to life.
The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Visual Effects . Key Themes Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Set 10 years after the events of Rise of the Planet of the Apes , a "simian flu" pandemic has decimated the human population, causing the collapse of global civilization. (Andy Serkis) leads a thriving, intelligent ape community in the Muir Woods near San Francisco. A fragile peace is established when a group of human survivors led by Malcolm (Jason Clarke) seeks access to a hydroelectric dam on ape territory to restore power to their city. However, internal betrayals and deep-seated prejudices on both sides ultimately trigger a war for dominance. Critical & Commercial Performance It holds a 91% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes