https://pjmedia.com/andrewklavan/2011/08/19/movie-rise-of-the-planet-of-the-apes/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 09:52:47 -0400<![CDATA[Well, this is pretty much everything you could ask for in a summer popcorn movie:  mindless fun from start to finish.  And if you&#8217;ll forgive my writerly prejudice, I think much of the reason for this lies in the script by Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver.  Brilliantly condensed without being rushed, smart without leaving behind the audience, and so engrossing its implausibilities are irrelevant, it&#8217;s almost a textbook on how to deliver a crowd pleaser that doesn&#8217;t insult the intelligence.]]>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 07:00:54 -0400<![CDATA[Andrew Klavan]]>https://pjmedia.com/andrew-klavan/2011/08/19/movie-rise-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-n179260