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Have you heard of the movie Rise of the Planet of the Apes 4: New World? It was a visual and spiritual shock! Earth has been reduced to a battlefield dominated by both intellectually declining humans and intellectually soaring apes.
This blockbuster continues the setting of the first three films, and takes us into a new world changed by the virus pandemic, in which humans are called "dumb mouths", marking that they have been reduced to a marginal existence on the planet.
The film opens with a striking imagery that gives us a glimpse into this barren world through the sharp gaze of an eagle.
This ingenious perspective makes you feel like you're in a game, reminiscent of the cool opening animations of classic games, it's really immersive! In particular, the exciting climb of the young ape Noah and his hair on the cliff is simply thrilling like "Uncharted".
Seeing Noah stumble on the cliff one after another, the audience probably couldn't help but want to press the button of that quick time event, as if they could also participate in this thrilling journey themselves.
As the plot progresses, Noah's father, a highly respected tribal elder, has gained fame for his unique ability to tame eagles.
The eagle is not only a noble symbol of the tribe, but also represents supreme power and majesty.
However, soon after, a conspiracy quietly descended, plunging the tribe into an unprecedented crisis.
This kind of plot setting is almost like the "Prince's Revenge" often staged in Hollywood movies.
Another highlight of the film is the stunning appearance of the orangutan Lac.
He not only inherited the lofty ideas of Caesar in the first three films, but also had a profound impact on Noah and even the audience.
Lark's appearance undoubtedly pushes the film to a new climax, and at the same time, it also cleverly connects the previous storylines.
But then again, his sudden disappearance doesn't seem to have much help to Noah's growth or the advancement of the entire plot, but it feels a little inexplicable.
The villain in this movie, "Fake Caesar", tries to build a powerful ape empire and draw on human knowledge to promote the rapid development of society.
In order to achieve this goal, he unifies the tribes by any means necessary and forces the apes to die for him.
Although his methods are highly controversial, his strategy and goals also seem plausible from a certain point of view.
He provided room and board, implemented strict policies, and repeatedly threw olive branches to Noah in an attempt to take him under his banner.
However, in the second half of "Rise of the Planet of the Apes 4: New World", Noah resolutely leads his people to destroy the so-called "treasure house" and resolves to return to his homeland.
This decision may seem to be on the side of humans, but in fact it may hinder the possibility of further evolution of apes.
This arrangement, while controversial, provides us with a new perspective on human values and social structures.
In the film, the entangled relationship between Noah and Mei has also become a topic of conversation among the audience, showing the complex and real side of human nature.
In their final dialogue, the scene where May hides a pistol is undoubtedly a highlight of the film, highlighting the pivotal role of human refuge and the central contradiction explored in the film.
Although this scene was long overdue, it pushed the tension in the play to a climax.
The end of the film reveals humanity's attempt to restart the satellite, get in touch with other survivors on Earth, and prepare for a thrilling counterattack.
Although this premise is somewhat far-fetched, it profoundly reveals the survival instinct and the limitations of strategic thinking that human beings have retained for a long time.
However, this limitation and lack of innovative action scenes also make the audience question the evolution and strategy of human beings.
Unfortunately, "Rise of the Planet of the Apes 4: New World" was also inevitably criticized, focusing on the film's over-reliance on dazzling visuals and neglecting the depth of the story.
This is also one of the problems that Hollywood blockbusters have been repeatedly criticized.
Although the action scenes are exciting, they lack novelty, and the character creation seems bland and unable to penetrate into the hearts of the people.
On the whole, the film is obviously lacking in innovation in structure and theme, which not only affects the depth of the film's connotation, but also shows it at the box office.
Compared with the first three works, the market response of this film can be described as bleak, which shows that the audience has gradually lost interest in repetitive and uncreative content.
It has to be said that although "Rise of the Planet of the Apes 4: New World" has tried to expand its cinematic universe, it has failed to inject more profound connotations into the series.
The film is not only a reminiscence of Hollywood's golden age, but also a reflection of the modern film industry's lack of innovation.
Hollywood may really need to rethink how to create new works that touch the hearts and minds of modern audiences while maintaining financial stability.
In this era of diversified entertainment options, the traditional business model may need more innovation and quality support to continue.