Ever sinceJurassic Parkmade audiences believe dinosaurs had come back from extinction,fully computer-generated charactershave become a fixture inHollywoodfilmmaking.
These are the ten best CGI movie apes.
With all of Peele’s directorial work, there is always a deeper meaning beneath the horrifying surface.
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The planet needs more wise apes.
Bad Ape provides a modicum of comic relief in what is otherwise one of the darkest entries in theApesfranchise.
The film bringsCaesar’s journey to an emotional end, while setting up the franchise for the future.
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The story culminates in a dramatic showdown that will shape the future of both apes and humans.
The effect works,thanks to the convincing CGI and Williams' vocal performance meshing well with it.
Hopefully, Hollywood ignores the box office and continues to take creative swings like this.
Two estranged brothers find themselves reconnecting when they inherit their father’s struggling vineyard. As they work together to restore the family business, they confront personal challenges and unresolved issues from their past, leading to surprising revelations and the possibility of reconciliation.
The result remainsthe most complex portrayal of the character across his multiple film appearances.
His crowning achievement is the revolutionary ape Caesar, first introduced asthe protagonistinRise of the Planet of the Apes.
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A man and his sister discover something sinister in the skies above their California horse ranch, while the owner of a nearby theme park tries to profit from the mysterious, otherworldly phenomenon.
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Many years after the reign of Caesar, a young ape goes on a journey that will lead him to question everything he’s been taught about the past and make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.
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After the Vietnam war, a team of scientists explores an uncharted island in the Pacific, venturing into the domain of the mighty Kong and must fight to escape a primal Eden.
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In the midst of a relentless war between humans and apes, Caesar leads his people with wisdom and empathy, hoping to find a peaceful resolution. However, when a merciless Colonel orchestrates a devastating attack on the apes, Caesar is consumed by a desire for revenge. Accompanied by a small group of loyal followers, he sets out on a mission to confront the Colonel and end the conflict. As Caesar faces intense battles and moral dilemmas, he must balance his thirst for vengeance with his duty to ensure the survival of his species. The story culminates in a dramatic showdown that will shape the future of both apes and humans.
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Directed by Michael Gracey, Better Man explores the life and career of singer Robbie Williams through his own eyes.
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Will Rodman, a determined scientist, develops a promising experimental drug to cure Alzheimer’s disease, which he tests on a chimpanzee named Bright Eyes. After the project is shut down, Will takes in her orphaned offspring, Caesar, who exhibits extraordinary intelligence due to the drug. As Caesar matures, he becomes increasingly aware of his unique abilities and the limitations placed on him by human society. Following a violent altercation, Caesar is confined to a primate facility, where he faces abuse. He eventually leads an uprising, utilizing his superior intellect to unite the apes and challenge human authority.