Kong is King..

Dante Moradis · 12-16-2005

Let me preface my review by saying that the PG-13 rating is well deserved. There were some scenes with natives killing people that were fairly brutal, and if you have ANY fears of creepy crawly things.. DO NOT GO. I'd have probably went with an "R" and showed a bit more flesh if it were me.

That being said, it was an excellent flick. The CGI is every bit as seamless as Gollum's were, if not better. Packed with action, and Jack Black was good as the obsessed filmmaker. Naomi was a perfect modern day substitute for Fay Raye too. At 3 hours, it was a bit of an endurance fest, but it was truly worth seeing on the big screen.

I'd give it an 8 out of 10. Looking forward to more Jackson epics.

fildien · 12-16-2005

I guess for me I'm wondering why go? I mean this is like the umpteen King Kong movie out there. What is so good about this one? Is it better than the other movies?

Moglor · 12-16-2005

It's box office marks at the moment are alot lower then the critics were saying it was gonna be.. However supposedly its going to be a movie that stays around for a long time like titanic, I prob wont see it till it comes out on dvd though.

Lleauric · 12-18-2005

Go see it in the movies..
Completely worth it.

King Kong vs 3 T-Rexs

Oh, and the bugs.

Akom of Cazic Thule · 12-19-2005

I liked it well enough... but most of my friends didn't. There were some scenes that were just sooo tedious. They could have cut an hour out by clipping down scenes... seriously. There is at least an hour in there of stuff that would have no effect on the story if it wasn't in there.

Kong Vs 3 T-Rex's... cool. Kong vs 3 T-Rex's for like 10 straight minutes, THEN a duel between a single T-Rex and Kong at the end... tedious. I could have gone for just the final fight.

Also, while the CGI was cool, there were some scenes in which it bothered the hell out of me. I don't know what happened with the running under the dinosaurs part... but to me it looked like the people were running on a treadmill in-front of the screen. Something just didn't look right.

I liked the 1930's New York though... and the scene on top of the Empire State building was gorgeous.

Palimax Sceleris · 12-19-2005

There are two basic problems with the film.

Peter Jackson can no longer put his masterwork on the cutting room floor. Each segment runs too long. 3:09 isn't necessary for every new "masterpiece" there Pete, 'ol buddy.
No jumbo-size "equipment" on the ape. Kong is mad because he's a eunich. Computer-aided hyper-realistic ape my ass.

Cloudwalker21 · 12-19-2005

How could they castrate an ape his size I wonder...

*Taleren Bloodsong* · 12-19-2005

of course if they put a package on the ape, with as many scenes as he's in, and the "hyper-realism", the movie would be NC-17

Rigin1 · 12-20-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palimax Sceleris

There are two basic problems with the film.

No jumbo-size "equipment" on the ape. Kong is mad because he's a eunich. Computer-aided hyper-realistic ape my ass.

Is it just me or does Palimax seem eager to see some crank?

Palimax Sceleris · 12-20-2005

Godamnit, now I've got "gorilla penis" in my google search history.

Quote:

Gorillas have relatively small penises, so it is an often used subtle insult in countries such as Australia to insinuate or directly state that one is 'hung like a gorilla'.

Oh yeah dude, you're hung like King Kong all right.

12-16-2005	#1
Dante Moradis Failed e-Detective Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 175 vCash: 1000	Kong is King.. Let me preface my review by saying that the PG-13 rating is well deserved. There were some scenes with natives killing people that were fairly brutal, and if you have ANY fears of creepy crawly things.. DO NOT GO. I'd have probably went with an "R" and showed a bit more flesh if it were me. That being said, it was an excellent flick. The CGI is every bit as seamless as Gollum's were, if not better. Packed with action, and Jack Black was good as the obsessed filmmaker. Naomi was a perfect modern day substitute for Fay Raye too. At 3 hours, it was a bit of an endurance fest, but it was truly worth seeing on the big screen. I'd give it an 8 out of 10. Looking forward to more Jackson epics. __________________ Administrator Tribunal.org

12-16-2005	#2
fildien Advocate of Mayhem Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Party: N/A Posts: 5,465 vCash: 1500	I guess for me I'm wondering why go? I mean this is like the umpteen King Kong movie out there. What is so good about this one? Is it better than the other movies? __________________ Nurta <Shark Baby> Mind Trick - Empire

12-16-2005	#3
Moglor Member Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,133 vCash: 1000	It's box office marks at the moment are alot lower then the critics were saying it was gonna be.. However supposedly its going to be a movie that stays around for a long time like titanic, I prob wont see it till it comes out on dvd though. __________________

12-18-2005	#4
Lleauric Futue Te Ipsum! Joined: May 2001 Location: Connecticut Posts: 3,439 vCash: 1000	Go see it in the movies.. Completely worth it. King Kong vs 3 T-Rexs Oh, and the bugs. __________________ Turning and turning the widening gyre

12-19-2005	#6
Palimax Sceleris No Title Chosen Joined: Dec 2002 Location: Bank One Ballpark Posts: 1,728 vCash: 1000	There are two basic problems with the film. Peter Jackson can no longer put his masterwork on the cutting room floor. Each segment runs too long. 3:09 isn't necessary for every new "masterpiece" there Pete, 'ol buddy. No jumbo-size "equipment" on the ape. Kong is mad because he's a eunich. Computer-aided hyper-realistic ape my ass.

12-19-2005	#5
Akom of Cazic Thule Everquest Survivor Joined: Apr 2002 Party: N/A Posts: 1,364 vCash: 1000	I liked it well enough... but most of my friends didn't. There were some scenes that were just sooo tedious. They could have cut an hour out by clipping down scenes... seriously. There is at least an hour in there of stuff that would have no effect on the story if it wasn't in there. Kong Vs 3 T-Rex's... cool. Kong vs 3 T-Rex's for like 10 straight minutes, THEN a duel between a single T-Rex and Kong at the end... tedious. I could have gone for just the final fight. Also, while the CGI was cool, there were some scenes in which it bothered the hell out of me. I don't know what happened with the running under the dinosaurs part... but to me it looked like the people were running on a treadmill in-front of the screen. Something just didn't look right. I liked the 1930's New York though... and the scene on top of the Empire State building was gorgeous.

12-19-2005	#7
Cloudwalker21 <title for rent> Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,015 vCash: 1000	How could they castrate an ape his size I wonder...

12-19-2005	#8
Taleren Bloodsong Sports Board Moderator Joined: Sep 2001 Location: Columbus, OH Party: Democrat Posts: 3,651 vCash: 1150	of course if they put a package on the ape, with as many scenes as he's in, and the "hyper-realism", the movie would be NC-17 __________________

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