as it seems are relatives deserved to be cleansed from Earth's biological stream, at least in the minds of the writers. the biggest antagonist on the human side is a dimwit whose actions have the same effect as a suicide bomber -- whereas Koba is a full character that deserves empathy.

I'm fine with the human stories being pushed even further out of view, however, as the failings and triumphs of man and super-ape are analogous (see: the number of assholes in any species ready to start a war). the impetus for genocide was also handled smartly, not relying on us to place blame, but to understand that conflict is inevitable when two factions mistrust one another.

continually impressive effects, Serkis was fantastic as always, Reeves surprised me with such tight direction and pace, and credit to Weta/Seresin for the cinematography (Clarke inside the tower, the hellish assault and tank cam, etc.).