Rise of the Planet of the Apes

First understand that I like fantasies - mostly.  Second - I think animals are cute even though I never want them and do not really want them near me.  Knowing those facts, I have to say I really liked the first half of the film. And from there it slipped downward for me.  I am not a fan of things constantly blowing up - some is OK but I felt this went overboard.  And I liked the end.  My movie mate thought it was just silly.  See it on Netflix,