Like the previous episode, Caesar is still the first protagonist, but this sequel gives humans more room to play. Science fiction movies have always spared no effort to emphasize the power of human nature. Human wisdom and heroism have defeated monsters, supercomputers and aliens time and time again, which makes us rejoicing and full of false optimism. The Rise of the Planet of the Apes series has repeatedly revealed the unpleasant fact that human nature may not be as invincible as we think, and a group of apes with leaps in intelligence is enough to reduce us to skeletons and prisoners. As a group, humans can be aloof from other species, but in individual contests, in close combat with primates, we, as the spirit of all things, are so vulnerable. The film shows us that the food chain is just a tower of cards with an unstable center of gravity. When the hardware system and civilization of society fall apart, we who occupy the top may fall to the bottom at any time.
The film leads us to such a conclusion, which is undeniably heart-wrenching but the finishing touch. As the rulers of the earth, we need to be reminded from time to time that there is only a plague distance between civilization and desolation. We often talk about "human beings will eventually destroy themselves", thinking that we are prepared for danger, but this just reflects our arrogance and ignorance. Our skins are so fragile that they can be destroyed by almost any creature on this planet once they lose the necessary shelter. The "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" series once again made us realize that science fiction movies are not always peddling bright endings.
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