“**Rise of the Planet of the Apes**” is a science fiction film about a scientist who experiments with a drug designed to cure Alzheimer’s disease. The drug enhances the intelligence of a chimpanzee named Caesar. As Caesar’s intelligence grows, he becomes increasingly aware of the mistreatment of apes. He leads a revolution for ape rights, which sparks a battle between humans and apes, setting the stage for a new world order.