Dawn of The Planet of The Apes | Full Movie | Movies Anywhere

There is some great action, awesome effects, and the performances are strong (none better than the stunning work of Andy Serkis).

It's one of the most intelligent films of 2014, and yet, despite its lofty intellectual ambitions, never for a moment does the film skimp on its blockbuster thrills or summer movie requirements.

As pure escapism it can work, but it's reassuring to experience a film able to deliver both blockbuster visual thrills and characters you care about.

A smart movie about race, gun usage and xenophobia. Its masked in allegory but it doesn't shy away from big ideas and that's the thing that transforms it from a run-of-the-mill air conditioner flick to a thought provoking night and exciting at the movies.

Though it may be a single component to a larger picture, which will likely see director Matt Reeves return to finish off the tale, it's wholly enjoyable all by itself.