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Rise - Dharuriser
When his wife becomes pregnant, Akihiro gives up on his dream to become an actor and returns to his home in Shirakawa, Fukushima. However, as time goes by, he begins to lose sight of himself. One day, Akihiro learns about a local character contest and decides to enter it, modelling his costume on Shirakawa's traditional Daruma doll, he creates 'Dharuriser'. This soon leads Akihiro to encounter 'Dice', a mysterious group that seeks to shape the city of Shirakawa into their own utopia. Though both Dice and Akihiro wish to revitalize Shirakawa, their different ideas come into conflict and lead them into battle. Dharuriser, a man with no lethal abilities or superpowers who will always rise up even if he is defeated or collapses. A man who questions what a true hero is.
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Plot Summary
In San Francisco, a scientist named Will Rodman is developing a drug called ALZ-113 to treat Alzheimer's disease. He tests the drug on chimpanzees, including his own pet, Caesar. The drug enhances the chimpanzees' intelligence, leading to Caesar's escape and a growing rebellion of intelligent apes against humanity. The film chronicles Caesar's journey from a lab experiment to a powerful leader.
Critical Reception
Rise of the Planet of the Apes was a critical and commercial success, praised for its groundbreaking visual effects, particularly the motion-capture performance of Andy Serkis as Caesar. Critics lauded the film's compelling story, emotional depth, and its successful reboot of the classic franchise, while audiences enjoyed the thrilling action and thought-provoking themes.
What Reviewers Say
Visually stunning with a captivating performance by Andy Serkis.
A surprisingly thoughtful and emotionally resonant reboot of a beloved franchise.
Successfully balances thrilling action with a compelling origin story for Caesar.
Google audience: Audiences widely praised the film for its impressive visual effects and the emotional connection they felt with the character of Caesar. Many found the story to be engaging and the action sequences exciting, considering it a strong revival of the Planet of the Apes series.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. Won numerous awards for its visual effects and Andy Serkis's performance.
Fun Fact
Andy Serkis's performance as Caesar was so physically demanding that he suffered injuries during the motion-capture filming, including cracked ribs and a torn hamstring.
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