Rise of the Planet of the Apes Movie Cover

Rise of the Planet of the Apes

PG-13, 2011, 20th Century Fox

Director:

Rupert Wyatt

Starring:

James Franco, Brian Cox, John Lithgow, Andy Serkis, Freida Pinto, Tom Felton

Plot:

Caesar is a chimpanzee who gains human-like intelligence and emotions from an experimental drug. Raised like a child by the drug's creator, Caesar ultimately finds himself taken from the humans he loves and imprisoned. Seeking justice, Caesar assembles a simian army and escapes - putting man and primate on a collision course that could change the planet forever.

1

Ape refuses to save enemy's life

Themes: Bitterness, Hate, Loving Enemies, Mercy, Revenge, Unforgiving

2

Jungle apes ambushed and captured

Themes: Alert, Hidden Danger, Trap

3

Primate caretaker cruel to animals

Themes: Abuse of Power, Anger, Cruelty, Meanness

4

New ape rejected by peers

Themes: Acceptance, Belonging, Bullying, Judging, Meanness, Rejection

5

Ape leader submits to new authority

Themes: Authority, Leadership, Respect, Submission

6

Son says goodbye to dying father

Themes: Death, Father-Son, Loss, Sickness

7

Apes find strength and adversity in community

Themes: Community, Quarreling, Teamwork, Unity

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