Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Movie Cover

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

PG-13, 2014, 20th Century Fox

Director:

Matt Reeves

Starring:

Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman, Kirk Acevedo, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Judy Greer, Keri Russell

Plot:

A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth's dominant species.

1

Man-made virus wipes out most of humanity

Themes: Crisis, Disaster, Judgment Day

2

Apes discuss how humans destroyed each other

Themes: Hate, Judgment Day, Unforgiving, Sin

3

Ape nurses grudge against entire human race

Themes: Bitterness, Hate, Loving Enemies, Scars

4

Ape leader kills those who disobey

Themes: Abuse of Power, Leaders, Leadership

5

Ape realizes his prejudice against humans is wrong

Themes: Judging, Prejudice, Racism

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