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14 December 2005 (USA) moreTagline:
The eighth wonder of the world.Plot:
In 1933 New York, an overly ambitious movie producer coerces his cast and hired ship crew to travel to mysterious Skull Island, where they encounter Kong, a giant ape who is immediately smitten with leading lady Ann Darrow. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Won 3 Oscars. Another 20 wins & 41 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(192 articles)
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Amazing Effects moreUS TV Schedule:
| Sat. July 25 | 2:00 AM | TNT | |||
| Sat. July 25 | 5:00 PM | TNT |
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Naomi Watts | ... | Ann Darrow | |
| Jack Black | ... | Carl Denham | |
| Adrien Brody | ... | Jack Driscoll | |
| Thomas Kretschmann | ... | Captain Englehorn | |
| Colin Hanks | ... | Preston | |
| Andy Serkis | ... | Kong / Lumpy | |
| Evan Parke | ... | Hayes | |
| Jamie Bell | ... | Jimmy | |
| Lobo Chan | ... | Choy | |
| John Sumner | ... | Herb | |
| Craig Hall | ... | Mike | |
| Kyle Chandler | ... | Bruce Baxter | |
| Bill Johnson | ... | Manny (as William Johnson) | |
| Mark Hadlow | ... | Harry | |
| Geraldine Brophy | ... | Maude |
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Also Known As:
King Kong (Germany)Kong: The Eighth Wonder of the World (International: English title) (teaser title)
Peter Jackson's King Kong (USA) (promotional title)
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Rated PG-13 for frightening adventure violence and some disturbing images.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
187 min | 201 min (extended edition)Language:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Ireland:12A | Australia:M | Denmark:11 | Germany:12 | Japan:U | Norway:11 | Netherlands:12 | New Zealand:M | Singapore:PG | Czech Republic:12 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | Sweden:11 | South Korea:15 | Argentina:13 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (British Columbia) | Canada:PG (Alberta/Manitoba/Ontario) | France:U | Portugal:M/12 | Philippines:PG-13 | South Africa:PG (13V) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Zurich) | Taiwan:PG-12 | Iceland:12 | Mexico:B | Peru:PT | Hong Kong:IIA | Malaysia:U | Brazil:12 | Canada:14A (Nova Scotia) (original rating) | South Africa:PG (13V - DVD Rating) | UK:12 (video rating) | UK:12A (original rating) | Spain:13 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #42322) | Finland:K-11 (2005) (re-rating on appeal) | Finland:K-11 (2006) (extended edition) | Finland:K-15 (2005) (original rating) | Canada:PG (Nova Scotia) (re-rating on appeal)Fun Stuff
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The insects attacking Jack Driscoll at the canyon bottom are gigantic versions of the Weta, a species native to New Zealand and the namesake of Peter Jackson's production studio. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: Near the end of the film, from the ice skating scene, we know the temperature is below freezing. At the Empire State Building, Ann has no body fat and is nearly naked. Her hands should be uselessly cold for climbing metal rungs, since metal conducts temperature well. She should go into hypothermia (cold shock) less than 5 minutes after leaving Kong's hot hand, and die shortly after. moreSoundtrack:
Bye Bye Blackbird moreFAQ
Why didn't the ice break when Kong stepped on it?How many people died during the expedition to Skull Island?
Does Jimmy die when thrown against the boulder?
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Just saw the premiere. Having never seen the original I was in for a treat. The acting was phenomenal. Jack Black played the movie producer - more like a caricature of movie producer. At first - comical. Towards the end - more depth is revealed in his character as he shamelessly exploits Kong. Adrian Brody was also outstanding as the screenwriter that falls in love with Naomi Watts' character Ann Darrow. As for Watts, she showed her versatility as an actress in certainly the biggest action role she's played to date. The effects on the island were AMAZING as were the action sequences...the monsters and creatures that the director created were as terrific as they were terrible. My one nitpick: in some places plausibility of relationship between Ann Darrow and Kong was strained. In general a great flick.