FRIDAY FILM BEAT: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

That was one of the best movies I've ever seen, as were the 3D effects. But don't just take my word for it - upon its release, the film was met with critical acclaim from critics. It currently holds a Rotten Tomatoes score of 91% based on 181 reviews with an average rating of 8 out of 10. The website's consensus reads, "With intelligence and emotional resonance to match its stunning special effects, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes expands on its predecessor with an exciting and ambitious burst of sci-fi achievement." On Metacritic, the film has a "generally favorable" rating score of 79 out of 100, based on 45 reviews. This is one you need to see.