Now that there is a chance to reboot, of course, we should take the essence and discard the dross to create a brand new series. In general, there are three improvements. The first is the order of the episodes. This time it is completely in accordance with the chronological order of the plot, which is more reasonable and easy to accept (of course, it also loses the shocking ending like the first one in the old version). So this first one actually corresponds to the fourth one in the past, which is "Conquest of the Planet of the Apes" (Conquest of the Planet of the Apes). The second is the summary of the story. The new version has made drastic changes, especially the evolution of the orangutans as the drug effect of gene therapy, and the cause of human degeneration as (this episode is only a hint) the specific side effects of the same drug. It is much more reliable than the random mutation of nuclear radiation in the old version. Finally, there is visual special effects. Today, with the rapid development of computer technology, this is naturally nothing to say. The impressive performance of Weta Digital from New Zealand last time in "Avatar" won him the opportunity to cooperate again. This time, we used more advanced motion capture technology (motion capture) to vividly reproduce the evolution and revolution of chimpanzees and gorillas (see poster slogan: Evolution becomes revolution).
The growth and awakening of Caesar is the main line of the film. There are many reasons for his break with mankind, such as the inspiration of the animal, the abandonment of the master (at least he thinks so), the abuse of the administrator, etc., but the essence is the consciousness of pursuing equality and freedom. In the film, he said two sentences in total, which were both shocking: the first sentence "No" is reminiscent of Mel Gibson's "Freedom"; the second sentence "Caesar is home" officially announced the rise of the apes. Andy Serkis can be said to be the actor with the best cooperation with motion capture technology. With his previous "King Kong" experience, he barely relies on lines to show Caesar's mental journey from pet to enemy, slave to general. I think the Oscar judges owe him a figurehead.
The film buried a lot of foreshadowing. Look forward to the lower part!
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