Evolution Becomes Revolution
An origin story in the true sense of the word, Rise of the Planet of the Apes is set in present day San Francisco. The film is a reality-based cautionary tale — a science fiction/science-fact blend where mankind’s hubris leads to the development of intelligence in apes and the onset of a war for supremacy.
MPAA: Rated PG-13 for violence, terror, some sexuality and brief strong language
Principal Cast: James Franco, Andy Serkis and Freida Pinto
Director: Rupert Wyatt

When Cesar sees Charles, one the humans who raised him, being threatened by a neighbor, Cesar ferociously attacks the man.
Themes: Anger, Protection, Emotion, Retaliation, Temper, Instinct, Fighting, Power, Strength
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After raising Cesar his whole life, Will and Caroline must hand Cesar over to the scientists to integrate with the other chimps.
Themes: Goodbye, Security, Imprisonment, Abandoned, Environment, Change
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When a young man begins taunting Cesar, Cesar uses the opportunity to steal a weapon from him.
Themes: Imprisonment, Mocking, Teasing, Warning, Danger, Weapons
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An origins story where the genetic engineering of mankind leads to the development of intelligence in apes and the onset of a war for supremacy.
Themes: Science, Mistake, Transformation, Danger, Nature, Consequences, Power, Responsibility, Ethics
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