Such a departure for Peter Jackson who placed such heavy emphasis on story in Lord of the Rings with special effects as supplementary, to special effects being the star in this movie. The "avalanche" of dinosaurs was just silly and the soft blowing hairs of Kong's coat was over done. We've seen it before and it was tired here.
As for Jack Black, what was he going for here, sociopathic opportunist? If so, then he succeeded. But it in no way solicits an emotional appeal so required for the usual hero. Not the best choice at all. I would much preferred the hugely talented, much more serious Adrien Brody in the top human role. The acting was fine, except for Black's. It has an excellent start with a view of vaudeville and the Depression (gave us a great feel of place and time) but the story was short-circuited by too much of everything else. I gave it 6 out of 10. And I mean it.
As for Jack Black, what was he going for here, sociopathic opportunist? If so, then he succeeded. But it in no way solicits an emotional appeal so required for the usual hero. Not the best choice at all. I would much preferred the hugely talented, much more serious Adrien Brody in the top human role. The acting was fine, except for Black's. It has an excellent start with a view of vaudeville and the Depression (gave us a great feel of place and time) but the story was short-circuited by too much of everything else. I gave it 6 out of 10. And I mean it.