Before reading this article, please click "Follow", which is not only convenient for you to discuss and share, but also can bring you a different sense of participation, thank you for your support!
Do you remember the "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" series that once made our blood boil? This time, its latest chapter, "Rise of the Planet of the Apes: New World", is like an old superstar suddenly making a comeback at the end of the May Day holiday, and it is really eye-catching to appear on the big screen in China and North America! However, this "comeback" performance, how to put it, is a bit of a surprise.
This movie is simply a "heavyweight" sci-fi blockbuster, with cool special effects and stunning visuals, and it looks like it wants to conquer our hearts again.
However, the box office on the opening day was only $20.54 million, which is nothing compared to its production budget of $1.15 billion.
The film is 145 minutes long, and this lengthy narrative rhythm is almost like an old grandfather telling a story slowly, which makes people sleepy to listen to.
We can't help but ask, is it this long length that slows down the rhythm of the film and affects our viewing experience?
The story of "Rise of the Planet of the Apes 4" is still those old-fashioned power struggles, the pursuit of freedom and the like.
Although the director tried to deepen the sense of conflict of the plot by frequently inserting dramatized scenes, to be honest, it didn't work very well.
In particular, the plot of the rise of the new leader is like a direct copy from "Beauty and the Beast", which is embarrassing to watch.
Since the Caesar who made our hearts flutter received a box lunch in the first three works, although the director tried to introduce a new chapter on the original story structure, he always felt a little stiff, as if an old singer was trying to cover a new song, but he couldn't sing that flavor.
Caesar is gone, and the battle for the leader within the ape clan should be tense and exciting, but this movie makes us indifferent.
At the beginning of the movie, we are shown the ruins of a city, the decline of humans, and the rise of apes, which is quite shocking.
Then a young man named Noah appeared, who came from a tribe of falcons and lived a life of isolation.
They use their wisdom to live in harmony with nature, and the eagles have become their hunting assistants.
However, the sudden appearance of a silverback gorilla, like an uninvited guest, shatters their peaceful life and forces Noah to embark on a journey to find a new world.
Mei, the heroine, although she has a certain role and influence, to be honest, her plot setting is really too far-fetched.
Sometimes we can't laugh or cry when we see it.
Although "Rise of the Planet of the Apes: New World" is really excellent in terms of visual effects and technical performance, the story narrative and emotional expression are really unsatisfactory.
In this so-called new world, humanity is portrayed as two extremes: one is intellectually retarded, and the other is speechless.
And Mei, the heroine, always shows extraordinary abilities in times of crisis, this setting is really too exaggerated.
We can't help but ask: Is this a science fiction film or a mythological film? .
The film also takes us to a challenging coastal tribe where life scenes are rife with elements of exploitation and violence.
Although this is a science fiction film, the design of some scenes is really exaggerated.
For example, the heroine Mei can trigger an electric current to hit a tall building with just one finger, which not only reduces the realism of the plot, but also greatly reduces the credibility of the story.
The partnership between Noah and May is also complex and delicate.
The distrust and conflict between them became a major theme of the film.
However, the frequent suspicions and temptations between them are really tiring to watch.
The last half hour of the film finally ushered in the climax, but to be honest, due to the drag of the previous plot, this climax seems to have arrived a little late.
In terms of commercial performance, the $1.6 billion film "Rise of the Planet of the Apes: New World" grossed only $20 million at the domestic box office on its first day.
Compared with the previous works, the gap is really not ordinary! They are even at risk of losing money.
Truth be told, the film should probably abandon its past achievements and adopt a new name and storyline to attract audiences.
Overall, Rise of the Planet of the Apes: New World, while technically good, seems to fall short when it comes to touching the audience's emotional resonance and constructing a compelling story.
I hope this movie can gradually win the recognition and praise of the audience!