An edited and shortened "Picture in Picture" feature has replaced the hours of extensive behind-the-scenes features from the original "extended edition" DVD release. I guess they assumed audiences would prefer a "highlights" real of special features because the original documentary was too detailed and long. But, instead of giving the option, they just made that decision for us with the consolation of including the theatrical release as well. I guess the only way to grab those extra features now is to hold on to your Extended Edition DVD.
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An entertaining adventure epic with some glaring issues. Peter Jackson’s monster horror adventure King Kong (2005) is a striking reimaging of the old 1933 classic horror picture of the same name. Jackson had just finished directing The Lord of the Rings Trilogy of fantasy films, so I guess he wanted to make one more massive epic for audiences to enjoy. The problem is he crammed so many ideas into 3 hours, that you get disengaged after awhile and King Kong certainly feels the length. Did this need to be 187 minutes for this story? Honestly no and Jamie Selkirk had to cut a lot I’m sure, but what we got was just too much to sit through for how uninteresting the drama is with scarce action. Jackson’s direction is ambitious in scale and scope with a clear vision, but it gets muddled by bad jokes, corny melodramatic dialogue, racist tropes, and the same story that we already know regardless of some changes here. Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens’ script is intriguing, yet bare bones in character development as everything serves to develop Kong’s character, which leaves all the humans as one note caricatures. Andrew Lesnie’s cinematography has many beautiful shots, especially all of his close-up shots on Naomi Watts, who is incredible here as Ann Darrow. Her sympathetic role is full of teary eyed looks and blood curdling screams. The CGI for Kong is excellent with many realistic shots that may trick you into thinking the giant lovable gorilla is real; however, some of the green screen backgrounds look super fake and are distracting upon revisiting King Kong. Grant Major’s production design is lavish with period accurate sets all over King Kong. James Newton Howard’s score is chilling and exciting as he delivers an understated score for Peter Jackson’s frightening scenes. Jackson’s erratic direction does feature his signature slow down shots with the camera phasing in and out as well as his ultra wide shots that are quite stunning. I like Terry Ryan, Carolyn M. Fenton, and Simon Ward’s costumes too. Jack Black steals the show as the villainous director Carl Denham. His display of obsession and greed are captivating, much like Naomi Watts’ lovely performance as a portrayal of empathy. Adrien Brody is gripping as the genuine playwright Jack Driscoll. Andy Serkis is fun as the cook, but deeply touching as Kong himself. His motion capture performances are legendary for a reason. Jamie Bell and Kyle Chandler are really authentic as well in their subtle roles. Colin Hanks is just alright as Preston, although he gets the point across about Jack Black’s exponentially corruptive presence and actions. In all, Peter Jackson did his best with this mighty movie, but there are strange tonal shifts from human sacrifice to Kong skating on ice.Read full review
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It's got everything. Ever character did a fantastic job. It will decade a long time to make a better movie.
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Great job love it
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Great Fun & Entertaining! There’s no monkey business going on with this Film!
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Thanks! Exactly what I wanted!
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