Whilst Andy Serkis' performance is phenomenal, the film as a whole is quite average. It's good that David Oyelowo is playing in Hollywood films (although he has an English accent in this film), I don't think he adds anything to it. There's no doubt that he is a good actor, but he has no on-screen personality. Actors may like him and he might be likable off-screen, but on screen he doesn't seem to have the star quality that Chiwetel Ejiofor seems to have. Undoubtedly a lot of work went into making this film, but if you're not a 'Planet of the Apes' fan, or if you are a fan of David Oyelowo you will be underwhelmed by this average film.