And the effort to make the apes as realistic as possible `` pushed performance into a whole new realm , '' McWeeny continues . ` ` Rise of the Planet of the Apes '' has strong early reviews . The movie is the sequel to 2011 's cult hit ` ` Rise of the Planet of the Apes '' Critics praise the script , direction and digital work . The movie opens June 1st .
` ` Rise of the Planet of the Apes '' has strong early reviews . The movie is the sequel to 2011 's cult hit ` ` Rise of the Planet of the Apes '' Critics praise the script , direction and digital work . The movie opens June 1st .