King Kong (2005)

Simply dreadful!

Please..... This movie was absolutely dreadful. The ridiculous scenes were enough for me. Do not waste your time renting, buying or otherwise watching this terrible remake! July 20, 2008

Crap! 3 hours & 8 minutes? (whistles) that's longer than Titanic

If you like the 1933 King Kong, this is for you. Some people are talking about who long it is and they're not kidding. I swear, this seemed endless. But the action scenes and the heart-stopping action made you think that the time had passed quickly. Now, about King Kong. Well, actually, I liked this better than Cooper's version. I mean PJ is a genuis! He added in all scenes from the old one in this and some new scenes. I mean he had the natives part, the stegosaurus part but replaced it with a Styracosaurus, he added in the brontosaurus stampede, he had the brontosaurus part in the lake but replaced it with a giant fish, he had the log scene over a 1,000 foot cliff! He had the T-rex fight but it was V-rex, a little diffrent. He took out the snake fight and replaced with giant bugs in the ravine. And Kong is taking to New York and you know the rest. So, see this, you won't be dissapointed. July 19, 2008

BEST OF THE BEST!

ALMOST 1000 REVIEWS SO INSTEAD I WILL GET THE TOTAL INFORMATION OF THE DELUXE EDITION ENJOY!

DISC 1

THE KING KONG ARCHIVES PART 1:
- Introductions by Peter Jackson = Total Minute Time (2:27)

DELETED SCENE:
- Intro, Preston Shows Ann Her Cabin
- Intro, How a Man Dies
- Intro, Jack Has Doubts About Ann
- Intro, Ann Chooses an Outfit
- Intro, Hayes Confronts Englehorn
- Intro, Preston Finds The Map
- Intro, Dancing a Jig
- Intro, The Rest of the Venture Voyage
- Intro, Lumpy and His Cabbage
- Intro, Scream For Your Life, Ann!
- Intro, The Venture Escapes (Original Version)
- Intro, Hayes' Story
- Intro, A Sailor's Bad Luck
- Intro, Original Insect Pit Opening
- Intro, Kong Chases Jack's Cab
- Intro, Kong Versus The Army
TOTAL RUNNING TIME = (46:23)

THE EIGHTH BLUNDER OF THE WORLD:
- Bloopers & Gag Real = Total Minute Time (18:51)

THE MISSING PRODUCTION DIARY:
- Total Minute Time (8:16)

A NIGHT IN VAUDEVILLE
- Total Minute Time (12:06)

KING KONG HOMAGE
- Total Minute Time (9:57)

AUDIO COMMENTARY:
- Director/Writer/Producer Peter Jackson and Writer/Co-Producer Philippa Boyens

LANGUAGE:
- English 5.1
- Français 5.1
- Español 5.1

SUBTITLES:
- English SDH* (Subtitled for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing)
- Español
- Français

WIDESCREEN 2:35:1 (Anamorphic)
- Movie Running Time (1Hrs 20 Mins) TO BE CONTINUED...
- Archives Running Time (1:35:33)

TOTAL RUNNING TIME (2:55:33)


DISC 2

CONTINUE FILM

THE KING KONG ARCHIVES PART 2:

PRE-VISUALIZATION ANIMATICS:
- Arrival at Skull Island (Music On & Off) = Total Minute Time (4:19)
- Bronto Stampede (Music On & Off) = Total Minute Time (6:34)
- T-Rex Fight (Music On & Off) = Total Minute Time (9:52)

EMPIRE STATE BUILDING BATTLE:
- Pre-Viz Only = Total Minute Time (9:28)
- Pre-Viz With Final Film Comparison = Total Minute Time (9:28)

THE PRESENT:
- Total Minute Time (9:26)

TRAILERS:
- Teaser Trailer = Total Minute Time (2:33)
- Theatrical Trailer = Total Minute Time (2:57)
- Cinemedia Trailer (With Director & Cast) = Total Minute Time (2:41)

WETA COLLECTIBLES:
- Kong The 8th Wonder of the World = Total Minute Time (5:17)
- www.wetanz.com

ROM: 1996 & 2005 SCRIPTS:

AUDIO COMMENTARY:
- Director/Writer/Producer Peter Jackson and Writer/Co-Producer Philippa Boyens

LANGUAGE:
- English 5.1
- Français 5.1
- Español 5.1

SUBTITLES:
- English SDH* (Subtitled for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing)
- Español
- Français

WIDESCREEN 2:35:1 (Anamorphic)
- Movie Running Time (2 Hours)
- Archives Running Time (1:02:57)

GRAND TOTAL RUNNING TIME (3:02:57)


DISC 3

THE KING KONG ARCHIVES PART 2:
- Introductions by Peter Jackson = Total Minute Time (2:32)

RECREATING THE EIGHTH WONDER THE MAKING OF KING KONG:
- The Original of "King Kong" = Total Minute Time (16:37)
- Pre-Production Part 1: The Return of Kung = Total Minute Time (42:17)

RE-RUN FROM THE LAST 15 MINUTES FROM PART 1:
- Pre-Production Part 2: Countdown to Filming = Total Minute Time (15:45)
- The Venture Journey = Total Minute Time (22:02)
- Return to Skull Island (Wow! That Looks Real!) = Total Minute Time (33:02)
- New York, New Zealand = Total Minute Time (25:53)
- Bringing Kong to Life Part 1: Design and Research = Total Minute Time (47:50)

RE-RUN FROM THE LAST 26 MINUTES FROM PART 1:
- Bringing Kong to Life Part 2: Performance and Animation = Total Minute Time (26:29)
TOTAL RUNNING TIME = (3:06:33)

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN VIDEO GALLERIES
-The 1996 King Kong = Total Minute Time (9:53)
- The Venture = Total Minute Time (4:06)
- Skull Island = Total Minute Time (15:38)
- New York = Total Minute Time (4:35)
- Kong = Total Minute Time (7:11)
TOTAL RUNNING TIME = (41:20)

LANGUAGE:
- English 2.0

SUBTITLES:
- English SDH* (Subtitled for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing)
- Español
- Français

WIDESCREEN 1:76:1
-TOTAL RUNNING TIME (3:47:53)

ALL 3 DISCS IS MORE THAN 9 HOURS

July 15, 2008

One of My All-Time Favorites

I have to confess that this is one of my all-time favorite movies. Yes, I know the jungle scenes are a little over-the-top and my stoic husband can't even watch the "bug" scene without covering up his eyes but all of its excesses only make me love it more.

This new version soars from the breathtaking imagination of director Peter Jackson. The same strengths Jackson showed in LORD OF THE RINGS are in dazzling display here. Although there are enough amazing CGI special effects to satisfy even the most jaded STAR WARS/STAR TREK geek (including me), he's never willing to sacrifice heart and intimacy for spectacle. While KONG is a sprawling rollercoaster thrill ride of a movie--the original KING KONG meets INDIANA JONES meets JURASSIC PARK--it's Naomi Watts luminous portrayal of Ann Darrow that steals our hearts (and Kong's). An incurable romantic at heart, I actually turned to my husband after the movie and said, "I wish they'd have shown more scenes developing their relationship" before remembering that I was talking about a woman and a giant gorilla.

If you don't mind your guys a trifle bit hairy, you've always found a little Alpha male chest thumping to be endearing, and morning breath isn't an issue, the new Kong just may be the guy for you!

It occurred to me as I watched the movie that this Kong has a lot in common with the heroes of many of my favorite romance novels:

1) He adores Ann and finds her antics endlessly amusing.
2) He's so attentive he can recognize her by her smell alone
3) He rejects every other woman once they meet (hurling them out of his path like rag dolls)
3) He's keenly jealous of every other man in her life (hurling them out of his path like rag dolls)
4) He'd do anything to protect her, including sacrifice his own life.

What's not to love about a big old monkey like that?

(Originally published on the website of author Teresa Medeiros at www.teresamedeiros.com) July 15, 2008

King Kong: The Eighth Wonder of the World!!

I went to see this movie four times, during its theater run and everytime I was satisfied with what was shown before me. The cast is great, the special effects are the best of any movie I've seen, and it has a great story.

This reincarnation of the 1933 classic is truelly spectacular in many ways. Naomi Watts is the perfect choice for the Ann Darrow character, and Jack Black makes a acceptable Carl Denham. Adrien Brody character I don't care for at all. The true characters of the film are the fifty foot tall gigantic gorilla Kong and Miss Ann Darrow.

I always cheer for the powerful King Kong. From his violent battle with the three V-Rex, to his final tragic battle atop the Empire State Building, to his final moments with Ann atop the gigantic building. I love the character of King Kong and I always will.

This film pays great tribute to the 1933 classic and gives a great, and entertaining show! I recommend this movie to anyone who is looking for a truelly great film with tons of action, drama, and a giant gorilla. The best film of 2005! No question about it! Kong is King!!!

Buy this movie and enjoy it!! It's worth the price and the entertainment!!! :) July 3, 2008

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