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
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