How do the 10 movies in the legendary Planet of the Apes franchise stack up?
We rate them from the bottom to the top of the tree.
The shabby production values really hamperBattle.
Future viewings may well change its placement in either direction, although we suspect it will do just fine.
Andy Serkis continues his groundbreaking work as Caesar, abetted by fellow ape performers Toby Kebbell and Karin Konoval.
Meanwhile Jason Clarke, Keri Russell, andGary Oldmanprovide the human leads.
ButDawnexpands on the story in much bigger and bolder strokes, complete with a trademark bleak ending.