Dawn of the Nazis
Dawn of the Nazis

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Dawn of the Nazis

2017
Movie
44 min
English

How Germany was when its people entered the nightmare of World War II? Despair and fear lead a hungry population to follow the chilling call of just one man to world domination. A real-life horror story, an ominous tale of violence and deception, which takes place from 1919 to 1934. (Entirely made up of restored, colorized archival footage.)

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IMDb7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes90%
Metacritic79/100
Google Users93%
Director: Rupert WyattGenres: Science Fiction, Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a world where humanity has been decimated by a deadly virus, intelligent apes have risen to power. Caesar, the wise and compassionate leader of the ape colony, faces a new threat from a group of human survivors seeking to reclaim their planet. As tensions escalate, Caesar must confront the possibility of war between the two species, weighing the future of his own kind against the remnants of humanity.

Critical Reception

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes received widespread critical acclaim, with critics praising its stunning visual effects, compelling narrative, and sophisticated thematic exploration. The film was lauded for its emotional depth, character development, and the powerful performance of Andy Serkis as Caesar. Audiences also responded positively, appreciating the blend of action, drama, and thought-provoking commentary.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually spectacular with groundbreaking motion-capture technology.

  • A surprisingly deep and emotionally resonant exploration of tribalism and the nature of humanity.

  • Intense action sequences are balanced with a mature and thought-provoking narrative.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly praised the film's compelling story, impressive visual effects, and the powerful performance of Andy Serkis. Many highlighted the emotional depth and the thought-provoking themes, with a strong consensus that it's a worthy successor to the franchise.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. Won numerous awards for its visual effects and performance capture.

Fun Fact

Andy Serkis's performance as Caesar was so convincing that he received nominations from several critics' groups for Best Actor, a rare feat for a motion-capture performance.

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