Rise of the Planet of the Apes vs The Anomaly

Rise of the Planet of the Apes has the higher audience score (7.3/10 against 4.9/10 for The Anomaly). The Anomaly is the shorter watch at 1h 37m compared with 1h 45m. Rise of the Planet of the Apes is the older of the two (2011 against 2014). Both are action, science fiction, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood. Both feature Brian Cox.

Rise of the Planet of the Apes posterRise of the Planet of the Apes2011 VS The Anomaly posterThe Anomaly2014
Rise of the Planet of the ApesThe Anomaly
Audience score★ 7.3/10★ 4.9/10
Year20112014
Length1h 45m1h 37m
GenresAction, Drama, Science Fiction, ThrillerAction, Science Fiction, Thriller
Country––
DirectorRupert WyattNoel Clarke
Main castJohn Lithgow, Brian Cox, Tyler Labine, James Franco, Andy SerkisIan Somerhalder, Luke Hemsworth, Brian Cox, Lee Charles, Noel Clarke

Synopsis

Rise of the Planet of the Apes

A highly intelligent chimpanzee named Caesar has been living a peaceful suburban life ever since he was born. But when he gets taken to a cruel primate facility, Caesar decides to revolt against those who have harmed him.

The Anomaly

A former soldier is taken captive and awakens in the back of a van where he learns that he only has less than 10 minutes to figure out how he got there.

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