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Adrien Brody has to be one of the most talented actors of our generation. Not to mention that even though he may not be what most consider handsome - he is one sexy man! Sorry but I had to get that out of the way. The movie looks expensive and full of CGI "magic" - which it was. Most of the acting was great - Brody, Jack Black, Colin Hanks and the ship's crew etc. All were great except Naomi Watts. I usually like her but it seemed like she was trying too hard. The first 3rd of the movie - set in NYC in the 30's - is a bit long and boring. Sure Jackson has to set up each character, give them a background so you feel for them etc. But to me it was just a bit much. The middle part - on Skull Island - is EXCELLENT! This part alone makes this movie worth buying. The special effects are great but even so, Kong looks too CGI. I don't know what it is. Maybe because he was too much in it, you know a little mystery never hurts. The dinosaurs and bugs all look great - which is why I am confused about Kong not being as good. The last part is back in NYC. Kong is captured and he is the main attraction on Broadway. You know the story. Everyone knows the story, even if you have not seen the original. This part suffers from CGI overdose. Kong escapes, lots of running- funny how no one is seen dying even though car are crashing left and right, not to mention Kong is has pretty big feet and I'm sure stepped on a few people - lots of screaming etc etc. Empire State Building, planes, well you know. Saw it in the theaters and was a bit bored. Thought I would give it another chance on dvd, but still a bit bored. But what do I know, lots of people liked it.Read full review
As "blockbuster" films go, this one was a mixed bag according to most professional reviews. For my taste, I thought it was epic. The acting was first rate and the script really advanced the story at a pace where you could get to know the characters and their motivations. The CGI is top notch and watching it on HD DVD almost exposes how good it is too much. The CGI characters really pop out more than the real actors. That's not a complaint....that's just the reality of putting a 20 foot, hairy Kong on screen with the beautiful Naomi Watts. This is a fine adventure film. Quality back story on the main characters and an interesting tale overall. Thumbs up.
Too long? Yes. Overblown? Of course. Disappointing? Not as much as I remember it being. I saw this movie in the theater and, like many people, I had extremely high hopes for it. To be fair there really was no way for King Kong to live up to them. I was looking for a movie experience that simply does not exist outside of nostalgic memories. So, of course, I hated this new Peter Jackson version. Hated it. Skip forward a few years and I decided to give it another go based on its own merits. It's really not that bad. The characters are over the top pulp fiction style like they should be, Kong smashes real estate as he should, and Jack Black does an ok job...I guess. While there is no way for this movie to ever really live up to its own ambition, it is a worthwhile Saturday afternoon sort of film. You know, if you have 3 hours to kill.Read full review
I bought this disc because I knew it would be a good test of my new HD DVD player. It performed beautifully with the film. The visuals looked sharp and clear, the sound was terrific. I knew the film looked good on DVD from my copy on standard def disc, but this really outdid itself in it's looks. The scenes in the jungle and the bug valley looked great. The shadows were inky black when they should have been and the daylight scenes were bright and vivid. My only complaint about the picture is that it's almost too good. You really notice, in some scenes, how much CGI there is in the film. All in all, though, it's definitely worth a buy if you have an HD DVD player.
Ok, if you love animals as I do, this movie will rip your heart out, stomp on it, put it back in your body and then rip it out again. I'm serious. My friend and I went to see this in the theater and we walked out with tear-filled, blotchy eyes. I really don't think I have ever cried so hard in a movie before. That damn ape just gets you! So, like I said, animal lovers beware! On another note, cinematically this film is stellar. Peter Jackson has not lost one step in his stride coming off of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Visually stunning and full of in-your-face action. The only reason I wouldn't watch it a second time is because I don't think my body can afford to lose that much water again.
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