Planeta dos Macacos: A Origem

Os olhares dos macacos tornam-se gradualmente mais sinceros e expressivos do que os dos atores vivos, e o cientista e líder no início James Franco e a sua companhia tornam-se só acessórios. Por outras palavras: Rise of the Planet of WETA. Magia cinematográfica de mundos de fantasia, ritmo acelerado, muitas ideias visuais e de argumento, ação perfeita, muitas emoções, eco-mensagem subtilmente esboçada e, mais importante ainda, uma imagem de feel-good constante sem a necessidade de escuridão e violência, mesmo que fale de coisas sérias. Não é possível que tenha durado pouco mais de 100 minutos. Para mim, um filme de coração, uma experiência de visualização perfeita e o mais agradável blockbuster desde meados dos anos noventa (Parque Jurássico, Tornado). E eu pensava que era a minha culpa não poder voltar atrás... (29/07/2011)

A origem é um regresso civil à atmosfera dos anos sessenta com um ressalto de grande alcance e efeitos de alta qualidade, principalmente com a contribuição do brilhante Andy Serkis. Ironicamente é tão humano, inteligente, cheio de emoção e com muitas piscadelas para os fãs de Planeta dos Macacos com Heston. Uma surpresa verdadeiramente agradável à qual desejo ser um sucesso. (29/07/2011)

Along with X-Men, this is the second blockbuster this year that pushes the envelope in spectacular ways (WETA studio has once again pushed the boundaries of the impossible) while not being afraid to be clever. There may be some reservations regarding it, but we will see after the second screening. Very soon. [PS: When I heard the word "No!" my heart stopped for a few seconds.] (21/08/2011)

Leaving aside Green Hornet, which came out in winter, this is the first blockbuster of the year that managed to not only meet my expectations, but to surpass them, too. If you really wanted to dig into it, you’ll find loads of inconsistencies in logic, but this film is so entertaining, genuine and emotional that I will not get into that. The old classic can be glad to have such a good young sibling, It has nothing to be ashamed of. I loved the references and I would love to take little Caesar home :) (15/08/2011)

A film at the right time. Instead of Godzilla-style destructive action, Rise of the Planet of the Apes offers up a game of who is the master and who rules whose territory and relativising a number of genre rules. The apes overshadow all of the live actors, who don’t even aspire to become heroes through their actions. Rodman’s liberalism isn’t far from the attitude of “do what you want; I can’t do anything anyway”. The character who undergoes complicated internal development, who literally evolves (as shown in the breathtaking scene with a tree), is Caesar, who is predestined by his name and intelligence to do great things. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen anyone act so convincingly with their eyes. In the scenes when it raises questions, Rise of the Planet of the Apes is more impressive than when it attempts to answer them. While the secondary romantic storyline had already aged in its presentation and impact on the plot when the film was released in cinemas, man’s manipulation of nature as it is presented here will remain topical, if there is any nature left in twenty years. That’s not to mention a number of other possible interpretations that arise after looking over the current news of the world (why should the “right” to a more fulfilling life belong only to selected individuals). With its briskly presented attractions for both the eye and the mind (or for both at once, in the best case), Rise can be enjoyed as a summer blockbuster without guilt, regardless of the numerous meanings that it contains. For example, in evoking the impression of movement, Wyatt achieves the intensity of The Bourne Ultimatum in the scenes of Caesar’s continuously filmed actions. The British invasion of Hollywood is thus progressing as successfully as our “advanced” civilisation’s journey to self-destruction. 85% (17/08/2011)