This is to any fool who thinks that the Peter Jackson King Kong is not a masterpiece. I'm sorry, but you fall into one of these demographics:
1. Someone who can't appreciate great filmmaking
2. Likes mindless action with no story
3. A Spielberg or Lucas fanboy
4. Stupid
5. All of the above
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Yeah, this movie was all substance lol...
shareThere's a lot of subtle drama in this film. It adds a rich layer of meaning to the experience of the film. Naomi Watts' performance is beautiful in this film. I think there's a great deal of substance within every frame of this magnificent film.
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King Kong (2005) is not a masterpiece.
It's not a bad film, but it's still deeply flawed: There are too many characters, questionable casting in several places (Black, Brody etc.), superfluous scenes and backstories, too many silly, over-the-top, and overlong action scenes that don't hold up well after first viewing (funny you mention mindless action, cause this film has plenty of that), and an average script that fails in several places.
Then of course, there's the uneven pacing and overlong running time (seriously, it could've been shortened by at least 30-40 minutes).
I wouldn't know why someone would insist this is a masterpiece and suggests that anyone who disagrees is intellectually inferior unless they fall into one of these demographics:
1. A Peter Jackson fanboy, who's in post The Lord of the Rings state of mind and therefore is under the impression that Jackson is incapable of doing any wrong (much like most film critics back in 2005 when this was released).
2. A stickler for critic's reviews, no matter how old or biased they might be (see my comment on the critics above).
3. Intellectually inferior themselves.
4. All of the above.
I'm sorry, but anyone that doesn't recognize the genius of this movie is a complete and utter fool or lying to themselves. A masterpiece like this comes only once in a lifetime.
Refer to my original post to see which demographic you fall under.
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beep, beep, beep. What's that I hear? I think my trolley sense is ticking. 😉
shareWhat? What the hell are you even talking about?
Why are you even on this board if you dislike the movie? It's been 12 years since the release, you'll only find people who agree with me here. Why don't YOU leave?
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What? What the hell are you even talking about?
Why are you even on this board if you dislike the movie?
It's been 12 years since the release
you'll only find people who agree with me here.
Why don't YOU leave?
Well said. I do give the movie credit for capturing the sadness and desperation of the Great Depression and I loved the accompanying documentary that explains the history of Skull Island.
shareWish sister suzy was here too. I'm no fan boy. I am a fan of this movie. I don't expect everyone to like it. I do know what I like, and unlike the hoity toity, I enjoy good entertainment...
shareI actually liked the movie a lot, but I disagree with the way that you characterize someone who doesn't. That is over the top. Besides, what's wrong with liking Spielberg or Lucas?
shareI thought some of the action sequences a little cheesy. Otherwise, it was okay.
shareI don't consider this a masterpiece but I do consider it my very favorite version.
I fell in love with Kong when I was a little girl. The 30's Fay Wrey version scared the crap out of me when I saw her first meeting with Kong.... Oh, how she screamed! I always wondered just how I'd react in her place.
The mid 70's brought that other remake with Jeff Bridges and Jessica Lange.
It had it's moments but it was not a favorite.
This Peter Jackson version is the best, in my opinion. People gripe about CGI but in this case I think it's the perfect story for it and it was done so well!
The only complaint I have is the length of the movie. There were things that may have been cut. Too much time was put in with the creatures that the men had to fight off while searching for Anne. It wasn't needed.
I don't consider this a masterpiece but I do consider it my very favorite version.
I fell in love with Kong when I was a little girl. The 30's Fay Wrey version scared the crap out of me when I saw her first meeting with Kong.... Oh, how she screamed! I always wondered just how I'd react in her place.
The mid 70's brought that other remake with Jeff Bridges and Jessica Lange.
It had it's moments but it was not a favorite.
This Peter Jackson version is the best, in my opinion. People gripe about CGI but in this case I think it's the perfect story for it and it was done so well!
The only complaint I have is the length of the movie. There were things that may have been cut. Too much time was put in with the creatures that the men had to fight off while searching for Anne. It wasn't needed.
Personally, I am torn between this and the 1933 version. I haven't seen the 1976 version with Bridges and Lange so I can't comment on it.
I still absolutely love the 1933 version. Imagine the technical work and great skill that went into the making of that at the time.... I'll always have a soft spot in my heart for it. I just like the relationship between Anne and Kong in the Peter Jackson version a bit better.
I'd be interested in knowing what you think of the 70's version if you ever get the chance to see it.
This film is excellent and is very rewatchable, especially the director's cut. The effects will hold up less and less over time but that doesn't bother me. I think it was criticized heavily at the time because of baggage from LOTR.
One of my favorite films to just put on and enjoy. Tin-tin might be its spiritual successor.
The only thing that bothers me is the score. They awkwardly try to squeeze the main theme in certain scenes and it comes off almost as though Peter Jackson has contempt for the audience. Or another way to describe it, the audio engineer is like one of those guys who will stand a little too close to people
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It's funny. I just noticed that I said pretty much the same thing I said a year ago! LOL!
Glad to know I didn't change my mind!