Andy Serkis

  • ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ falls flat

    “The Rise of the Planet of the Apes” had a lot of potential. The beloved 1968 original had a twist to end all twists, and this prequel’s cast ­—James Franco, Freida Pinto—looked promising. It’s unfortunate that it doesn’t quite measure up. The film opens at the pristine and futuristic Gen-Sys pharmaceutical lab, where Will Rodman…