We can all say that we have seen great films, we can all list our favorite classics but every so often a film comes along that utter floors you. A film that pulls the rug out from right under you, leaving you so stunned you don't know what hit you. Films that engage you so intensely that once the credits have run you're emotionally exhausted, you're eyes a swollen from the tears you've cried and your hands are noticeably shaking. For me personally there are only three films that come to mind that have affected me in such a way. The first is the original 'Manchurian Candidate', the second is Darren Aronovsky's 'Requiem for a Dream' and the third is Peter Jackson's 'King Kong'. Although this film is by no means perfect, I challenge anyone living, anybody that can call themselves a human being, to watch this film and be totally unmoved by it. Although I had my doubts about this project, I am so glad that Peter Jackson made this film. He reminded us what film making is all about and showed us that film always has the potential to truly move us through the telling of a great story. Thank God there are still decent film makers out there that remind us why we still go to the cinemas, why we still watch films. Film's like Peter Jackson's 'King Kong' are the reason why.
I urge anyone who intends to see this film, to go and see it at the cinemas, trust me, this is an absolute must. Despite this review not mentioning anything that happens in the film and containing only long spouts of rambling praise, although I could go on for days about the various technical aspects of film, I won't. Instead I urge anyone who has loved any film to go and see this film. You won't regret it. It's not every day that a truly 'great' film comes along, one that has to be seen to be believed, to be experienced before it can be understood. This film is something truly special and is unlike anything I've ever seen before (and probably will see again).
All praise to Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Richard Taylor the entire cast, (particularly Andy Serkis and Naomi Watts) and the entire crew for making this incredible picture!
I urge anyone who intends to see this film, to go and see it at the cinemas, trust me, this is an absolute must. Despite this review not mentioning anything that happens in the film and containing only long spouts of rambling praise, although I could go on for days about the various technical aspects of film, I won't. Instead I urge anyone who has loved any film to go and see this film. You won't regret it. It's not every day that a truly 'great' film comes along, one that has to be seen to be believed, to be experienced before it can be understood. This film is something truly special and is unlike anything I've ever seen before (and probably will see again).
All praise to Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Richard Taylor the entire cast, (particularly Andy Serkis and Naomi Watts) and the entire crew for making this incredible picture!
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