Rupert Wyatt

The Profile

British film director best known for directing Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011). Earlier directed The Escapist (2008) and later The Gambler (2014).

Directed Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011). His work includes feature films in science fiction and drama, and Rise notably used motion-capture performance (Andy Serkis) for ape characters.

DeBaser contains one review (3/5) of Rupert Wyatt's Rise of the Planet of the Apes. The review praises Andy Serkis's motion-capture performance and effective horror touches, while criticizing visible CGI limitations and noting a pragmatic, uneven execution. Overall the review describes the film as competent but not exceptional.