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King Kong

  • 20052005
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 3h 7m
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7.2/10
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Andy Serkis and Naomi Watts in King Kong (2005)
A greedy film producer assembles a team of moviemakers and sets out for the infamous Skull Island, where they find more than just cannibalistic natives.
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A greedy film producer assembles a team of moviemakers and sets out for the infamous Skull Island, where they find more than just cannibalistic natives.A greedy film producer assembles a team of moviemakers and sets out for the infamous Skull Island, where they find more than just cannibalistic natives.A greedy film producer assembles a team of moviemakers and sets out for the infamous Skull Island, where they find more than just cannibalistic natives.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
428K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,070
152
    • Peter Jackson
  • Writers
    • Fran Walsh(screenplay)
    • Philippa Boyens(screenplay)
    • Peter Jackson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Naomi Watts
    • Jack Black
    • Adrien Brody
    • Peter Jackson
  • Writers
    • Fran Walsh(screenplay)
    • Philippa Boyens(screenplay)
    • Peter Jackson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Naomi Watts
    • Jack Black
    • Adrien Brody
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 2.7KUser reviews
    • 238Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 3 Oscars

    Videos3

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:56
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    A Guide to the Films of Peter Jackson
    Clip 1:33
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    What Roles Was Jack Black Considered For?
    Video 2:37
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    Photos260

    Jack Black in King Kong (2005)
    Andy Serkis and Naomi Watts in King Kong (2005)
    Andy Serkis and Naomi Watts in King Kong (2005)
    Jack Black and Thomas Kretschmann in King Kong (2005)
    Adrien Brody and Naomi Watts in King Kong (2005)
    Jack Black and John Sumner in King Kong (2005)
    Naomi Watts in King Kong (2005)
    Naomi Watts in King Kong (2005)
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    Andy Serkis and Naomi Watts in King Kong (2005)

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    Naomi Watts
    Naomi Watts
    • Ann Darrow
    Jack Black
    Jack Black
    • Carl Denham
    Adrien Brody
    Adrien Brody
    • Jack Driscoll
    Thomas Kretschmann
    Thomas Kretschmann
    • Captain Englehorn
    Colin Hanks
    Colin Hanks
    • Preston
    Andy Serkis
    Andy Serkis
    • Kong…
    Evan Parke
    Evan Parke
    • Hayes
    Jamie Bell
    Jamie Bell
    • Jimmy
    Lobo Chan
    Lobo Chan
    • Choy
    John Sumner
    John Sumner
    • Herb
    Craig Hall
    Craig Hall
    • Mike
    Kyle Chandler
    Kyle Chandler
    • Bruce Baxter
    William Johnson
    • Manny
    Mark Hadlow
    Mark Hadlow
    • Harry
    Geraldine Brophy
    Geraldine Brophy
    • Maude
    David Dennis
    • Taps
    • (as David Denis)
    David Pittu
    David Pittu
    • Weston
    Pip Mushin
    • Zelman
      • Peter Jackson
    • Writers
      • Fran Walsh(screenplay)
      • Philippa Boyens(screenplay)
      • Peter Jackson(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      It took 18 months to craft the CGI version of the Empire State Building. The real thing was built in 14 months.
    • Goofs
      The way Kong shakes Ann around while carrying her probably would snap her neck or spine.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Carl Denham: It wasn't the airplanes. It was beauty killed the beast.

    • Crazy credits
      The end credits are set against an art deco backdrop rather than the 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".
    • Alternate versions
      On November 14, 2006, an extended edition DVD was released with 13 minutes of additional scenes edited back into the film. Denham's party is attacked both by a Ceratops immediately upon entering the jungle to rescue Ann and by a giant fish while on rafts on a river, after which they kill a giant bird while firing blindly into the jungle (the longest addition by far). Baxter's rescue of the party is extended and finishes with Jimmy's farewell to Hayes. Kong's pursuit of the party on Skull Island and his pursuit of Driscoll in NYC are slightly extended, and there are two brief additional encounters between Kong and the military in NYC. A complete breakdown is at http://www.movie-censorship.com/report.php?ID=3550.
    • Connections
      Edited into It's All Gone King Kong (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      I'm Sitting on Top of the World
      Written by Ray Henderson, Joe Young, Sam Lewis (as Sam M. Lewis)

      Performed by Al Jolson

      Courtesy of Geffen Records

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

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    8/10
    King Kong ...... Long Live the KING!
    From PASTO, COLOMBIA-Via: L. A. CA; CALI, COLOMBIA+ORLANDO, FL The ONLY Tony Kiss Castillo on FaceBook!------------------------------

    WARNING: Might Contain a Couple MINOR Spoilers!

    In 1956, when I was 8, I saw the original version (1933) of King Kong for the first time. It impacted me very much! ....Although the film, at that time, tripled me in age, its special effects were the best I had ever seen, without a doubt. The director of King Kong (2005), Peter Jackson (Trilogy: Lord of the Rings), says he saw the original version at age nine and that was what inspired him to become a film-maker. This new version is perhaps one of the best cinema remakes of recent years! BUT...(and it is a very BIG "BUT"!) The simple fact that it is not an original story involves many limitations, at least, in my opinion!

    However, for a few minutes, I'll try to continue this review taking into account that the vast majority of you have never seen the 1933 original. King Kong (2005) has many things going for it and against it! Despite this, any film, and King Kong in particular, is much more than a summary and analysis of its strengths and weaknesses. It is, basically, an indictment of just how the modern world destroys everything that is good and innocent for its insatiable appetite for massive and rampant commercialization. Of course, if one so wishes to interpret it that way.

    For many, King Kong will probably seem like a surreal time machine... first, leading you to the City of New York, at the beginning of the 30s. It is worth commenting that Jackson' recreation was nothing short of absolutely spectacular. Perhaps the best recreation and atmosphere of someplace in the past, without a doubt. Then, when they get to "Skull Island", we are in a prehistoric world, forgotten millions of years ago. I would say it also qualifies as the best cinematic representation of its type that has appeared in films until 2005, however, not by much, but rather, just barely.

    The real charm of the film is its very believable emotional relationship developed between Ann Darrow (Naomi Watts) and the digital image rendering of KING KONG himself. The strangest thing about this relationship is the apparent peculiar inversion of roles between Ms. Darrow and King Kong. A very special relationship between a dog and its master is very common, where a number of qualities are seen clearly, like love, affection, friendship, mutual respect, platonic love, loyalty, and being able to spend time together sharing activities. In addition, a master offers his pet special care and affection. What happens here is that King Kong is the master and Ann Darrow, by her own volition, assumes the role of pet. Of course, both these terms are used here in the best possible sense!

    Another great achievement of King Kong is the awesome reality represented in its title character. Previously, I think Lord of the Rings' Gollum, also directed by Peter Jackson, was the most realistic CGI character image. But King Kong, you can say, is the first digital character that seems real in almost every scene of the film. Above all, the depth of emotion expressed in the eyes has no equal. If for no other reason than this, it makes it all really worth it!

    There are some other negatives that caught my attention. Jack Black is a comedian of great merit. I was somewhat disappointed with his portrayal of Carl Denham, the eccentric and very egocentric producer responsible for organizing the expedition film. He should learn, as did Jim Carrey, to leave his mugging faces for comedy. Also, I this kind of film probably appeals to many children 9, or under. King Kong, unfortunately for them, has a couple wildly violent moments that you may not find suitable for them. Too bad, because 95% of KONG is great for kids.

    This film lasts three full hours. The last two are full of action, but in the first hour, there are some lethargic moments. Perhaps Mr. Jackson could have cut some 20 to 25 minutes, no problem. My last complaint has to do with the famous phrase: "Suspension of Belief". In 2 or 3 scenes, digital images maintain a level of frenetic action so exaggerated, so long-lasting, it's a little hard not to drop the famous phrase as in, "Oops! There goes my Suspension.!"

    But all in all, I think kudos are in order for Peter Jackson and the vision that he has shown with his version of King Kong. For three decades, Steven Spielberg was the king of Hollywood. There seems to be a new king. Long live the king! Long live Peter Jackson! Long Live King Kong!

    8******** .... ENJOY! / DISFRUTELA!

    Any comments, questions or observations, in English, o en Español, are most welcome! ......
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    • Release date
      • December 14, 2005 (United States)
      • United States
      • New Zealand
      • Germany
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      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Shelly Bay, Wellington, New Zealand
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • WingNut Films
      • Big Primate Pictures
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    • 3 hours 7 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital EX
      • SDDS
      • DTS-ES
      • Dolby Stereo
      • Dolby Digital

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