Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Funny thing, I remember really liking the original "Rise of" movie in this series, but now looking back, it appears I didn't.  Well, I can say with certainty, that this one is good.  Really good. The CG has come a long way and the apes look photo-realistic.  It's amazing really.  This is not a special effects showcase though, the plot is good and (most of) the characters are really likable. This is a popcorn film at it's finest.  Recommend.