If I learned anything today it's that an ape can crash through numerous windows without every getting a scratch on him. But while Rise of the Planet of the Apes is pretty heavy on the CGI, it's also a surprisingly well-told story with some great characters. Unfortunately it's also the product of a well known franchise and doesn't let you forget it no matter how hard you try.



When a presentation goes awry, Will Rodman…

If I learned anything today it's that an ape can crash through numerous windows without every getting a scratch on him. But while Rise of the Planet of the Apes is pretty heavy on the CGI, it's also a surprisingly well-told story with some great characters. Unfortunately it's also the product of a well known franchise and doesn't let you forget it no matter how hard you try.



When a presentation goes awry, Will Rodman (James…

With Disney on its way back to classic quality and Pixar dominating in the art, it's always nice to see another company putting out products that can, if not rival, at least pose some competition. And while Rio does still feel like your average animated film from 20th Century Fox, it excels in its fluid animation and brilliant use of modern songs mixed with classic samba beats.



Blu (Jesse Eisenberg) is a domesticated blue…