Dawn of the Planet of the Apes vs Pitch Black

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes has the higher audience score (7.3/10 against 6.9/10 for Pitch Black). Pitch Black is the shorter watch at 1h 48m compared with 2h 10m. Pitch Black is the older of the two (2000 against 2014). Both are action, science fiction, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes posterDawn of the Planet of the Apes2014 VS Pitch Black posterPitch Black2000
Dawn of the Planet of the ApesPitch Black
Audience score★ 7.3/10★ 6.9/10
Year20142000
Length2h 10m1h 48m
GenresAction, Drama, Science Fiction, ThrillerAction, Science Fiction, Thriller
CountryUnited Kingdom–
DirectorMatt ReevesDavid Twohy
Main castJudy Greer, Keri Russell, Toby Kebbell, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Gary OldmanCole Hauser, Keith David, Vin Diesel, Radha Mitchell, Lewis Fitz-Gerald

Synopsis

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

A group of scientists in San Francisco struggle to stay alive in the aftermath of a plague that is wiping out humanity, while Caesar tries to maintain dominance over his community of intelligent apes.

Pitch Black

When their ship crash-lands on a remote planet, the marooned passengers soon learn that escaped convict Riddick isn't the only thing they have to fear. Deadly creatures lurk in the shadows, waiting to attack in the dark, and the planet is rapidly plunging into the utter blackness of a total eclipse. With the body count rising, the doomed survivors are forced to turn to Riddick with his eerie eyes to guide them through the darkness to safety…

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