Arts & Entertainment

At the Movies - Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and Brick Mansions

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

This follow-up to Rise of the Planet of the Apes concerns the next step in the genetically advanced primates’ takeover of the world as a virus begins to wipe out the human race.

Director: Matt Reeves.

Cast: Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Gary Oldman, Keri Russell.

Rated: PG-13.

Time: 2:10. 

 

Brick Mansions

In a dystopian Detroit, abandoned brick mansions left from better times now house only the most dangerous criminals. Unable to control the crime, the police constructed a colossal containment wall around this area to protect the rest of the city. Undercover cop Damien Collier is determined to bring his father’s killer, Tremaine to justice and every day is a battle against corruption. For Lino, every day is a fight to live an honest life. Their paths never should have crossed, but when Tremaine kidnaps Lino’s girlfriend, Damien reluctantly accepts the help of the fearless ex-convict, and together they must stop a sinister plot to devastate the entire city.

Director: Camille Delamarre.

Cast: Paul Walker, David Belle, RZA, Gouchy Boy, Carlo Rota.

Rated: PG-13.

Time: 1:30.