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King Kong (2005)
7.4
Ratings: 7.4/10 from 181,748 users
Metascore:
81/100
Reviews: 2,573 user | 428 critic | 39 from Metacritic.com 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. Director:Peter Jackson |
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Won 3 Oscars.
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Cast
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| Naomi Watts | ... | ||
| Jack Black | ... | ||
| Adrien Brody | ... | ||
| Thomas Kretschmann | ... | ||
| Colin Hanks | ... | ||
| Andy Serkis | ... | ||
| Evan Parke | ... | ||
| Jamie Bell | ... | ||
| Lobo Chan | ... | ||
| John Sumner | ... | ||
| Craig Hall | ... | ||
| Kyle Chandler | ... | ||
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William Johnson | ... | |
| Mark Hadlow | ... | ||
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Geraldine Brophy | ... | |
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Storyline
Carl Denham needs to finish his movie and has the perfect location; Skull Island. But he still needs to find a leading lady. This 'soon-to-be-unfortunate' soul is Ann Darrow. No one knows what they will encounter on this island and why it is so mysterious, but once they reach it, they will soon find out. Living on this hidden island is a giant gorilla and this beast now has Ann is its grasps. Carl and Ann's new love, Jack Driscoll must travel through the jungle looking for Kong and Ann, whilst avoiding all sorts of creatures and beasts. But Carl has another plan in mind. Written by Film_Fan
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The eighth wonder of the world.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for frightening adventure violence and some disturbing images See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
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Кинг Конг See more »Box Office
Budget:
$207,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
CZK 4,108,888 (Czech Republic) (15 December 2005) (26 Screens)Gross:
$550,517,357 (Worldwide) (27 April 2008)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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traditional black screen. The backdrop is an exact replica, in Technicolor,
of the same backdrop that was used for the opening credits in the 1933
version of "King Kong". See more »
from the underscore of the King Kong
Written by Max Steiner See more »
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Trivia
The New York set was only four blocks across and one story high; the rest was added digitally. See more »Goofs
Continuity: During the brontosaur jostling scene in the canyon, Bruce Baxter's character is threatened by a velociraptor standing just above his head. Seen from above, Baxter's reaction is to turn to his right, yet on the next shot we see him turning to his left. See more »Crazy Credits
The end credits are set against an art deco backdrop rather than thetraditional black screen. The backdrop is an exact replica, in Technicolor,
of the same backdrop that was used for the opening credits in the 1933
version of "King Kong". See more »
Soundtracks
"Aboriginal Sacrifice Dance"from the underscore of the King Kong
Written by Max Steiner See more »
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