Entertainment : In Depth: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, in 3D

“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,” in 3D, plays the Palace Friday, August 8 through Thursday, August 14 at 7 pm, and Monday, August 11 at 2 pm.

A visually stunning sequel to “Rise of the Planet of the Apes,” this intelligent and emotional sci-fi adventure expands on the earlier film. Reviews from both critics and regular movie-goers are outstanding.

This just might be the most engrossing, the smartest and the most daring "Apes" movie ever put on film. ~ Richard Roeper

... Without question the movie of the summer - an epic allegory that says more about our world than a half dozen other Hollywood blockbusters combined and a dazzling piece of filmmaking ... ~Greg Maki

A smart, muscular, action-packed blockbuster that's easily one of the summer's most rousing sci-fi crowd-pleasers---some seriously strong, exceptionally well-made monkey business. ~ Neil Pond

“Dawn,” rated PG-13 and running just over two hours, tells the story of a growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar, threatened, and brought to the brink of war with human survivors of a devastating virus. This latest in the series begun in 1968 may be the finest of the whole simian lot.

Tickets are available at the box office during business hours and at www.vintonpalace.org. FYI – use a computer to choose your favorite seat – tablet and phone apps available soon.