#Here’s Where You Can Stream Or Rent Every Planet Of The Apes Movie

“Rise of the Planet of the Apes” tends to fly under the radar these days, but the trilogy that followed never would have worked half as well if it weren’t for the careful bricklaying on the part of director Rupert Wyatt, screenwriters Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, and mo-cap performer Andy Serkis. In this prequel/remake, a virus is largely responsible for both the advanced evolution of apes and the resulting demise of humanity. Never before has the series been more grounded in emotion, though the trade-off came at the cost of the social messaging that had previously been an inextricable part of the franchise’s identity. Nevertheless, “Rise” gets the fan-servicey references and homages out of the way relatively quickly to focus on making audiences truly invested in the plight of Serkis’ Caesar (no relation to the character from the original movies), his cadre of ape companions, and their initial steps taken toward outright revolution.