10 Movies In 2017 That Killed The Wrong Character

8. Caesar (Andy Serkis) - War For The Planet Of The Apes

War For The Planet Of The Apes Caesar
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The Death: Ape leader Caesar (Andy Serkis) expires from injuries sustained in his final stand against humanity.

Who Should've Died Instead: This one really hurts to admit, but Maurice (Karin Konoval) dying would've actually been an even more affecting and memorable finale than the inevitability of Caesar's heart-rending demise.

Yes, Caesar's death was fitting and emotional, but it was also incredibly predictable. Seriously, who didn't see that coming going in?

Caesar's pacifist confidante instead paying the ultimate price would've been an even more brutal gut-punch, subverting expectations by allowing Caesar to survive with what remains of his family, but at great personal cost.

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