It's compelling stuff where you feel compassion for and identify with every step of the way with Caesar and his family. The story takes a bigger and somewhat bolder approach than Rise of the Planet of the Apes and this is an instance of it working very well, especially with the visceral action sequences which are very tense and look terrific and in the incredibly intense and emotional final act. What impressed even more was how simple and nuanced some of it was, like when the apes speak they only need to say a few words and it still feels like it's saying a lot, a couple of times even a sideways glance brings more impact than you'd think.
The script also impresses, it's very intelligently done and has a lot of tension and heart. The soundtrack is haunting and rousing with no dirge-like tempos and it doesn't feel overbearing either, even with sound with as much authenticity as here. But the visual highlight, and most likely the best thing about the film, are the special effects for the apes, that they look so real and that it's hard to believe they were done by computer is testament to how good they look. It looks amazing for starters, the cinematography and lighting are of great beauty and atmosphere and the scenery is equally striking. And apart from a rushed ending and the underdeveloped human characters Dawn of the Planet of the Apes didn't disappoint and is just as good. As someone who really enjoyed Rise of the Planet of the Apes, expectations were high for Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.
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