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Director: Peter Jackson
Writer: Edgar Wallace Fran Walsh Merian C. Cooper Peter Jackson Philippa Boyens
Production: Universal Pictures
Movie Details: Director Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings trilogy) helms the dramatic adventure King Kong,
Director Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings trilogy) helms the dramatic adventure King Kong, bringing his sweeping cinematic vision to the iconic story of the gigantic ape captured in the wild and brought to civilization where he meets his tragic fate. (Universal Studios)
Genre(s): Adventure Drama Romance
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Production: Universal Pictures
Runtime: 187 min
Home Release Date: Mar 28, 2006
Countries: USA Germany New Zealand
Language: English
Director: Peter Jackson
Writer: Edgar Wallace Fran Walsh Merian C. Cooper Peter Jackson Philippa Boyens
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Critic Reviews
(39)
81
Metascore Universal acclaim
32 Positive Ratings 82%
6 Mixed Ratings 15%
1 Negative Ratings 2%
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer
William Arnold
"Not only does it recapture -- and enhance -- the subtle emotional core that has made the film so beloved for the past three-quarters of a century, it delivers the most eye-boggling, hair-raising movie thrill ride since 1993's "Jurassic Park."" ... Read full review
100
Empire
Dan Jolin
"Unlike its newly trim director, Kong does boast some flab around the middle but by the final reel there’s little doubt that what could have been Jackson’s folly is a triumph, the kind of romantic action spectacle that makes the big screen silver and provides box-office gold. Puts the prime in primate." ... Read full review
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New York Daily News
Jack Mathews
"What a movie! This is how the medium seduced us originally." ... Read full review
88
ReelViews
James Berardinelli
"The best of the trio of human performers is Naomi Watts. She also has the most difficult job - not only is the role physical, but it requires her to play off something that isn't there." ... Read full review
83
Baltimore Sun
Michael Sragow
"When it comes to what's great about King Kong, it's not the harum-scarum. It's the girl." ... Read full review
75
Premiere
Glenn Kenny
"I say this as someone for whom the very idea of a Kong remake is sacrilege, Jackson's straitened conception yields up a pretty damn good popcorn movie." ... Read full review
25
San Francisco Chronicle
Mick LaSalle
"On its own terms, the film is overlong, repetitive and lacks impact. Even if this were the first gorilla-in-love movie ever made, audiences would come away vaguely dissatisfied, suspecting there was an intriguing idea buried somewhere in here, but it didn't quite come off." ... Read full review
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7.4
User Score Generally favorable reviews
1,128 Positive Ratings 72%
172 Mixed Ratings 11%
249 Negative Ratings 16%
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ChrisE.
Dec 16, 2005
I wonder if those of you who gave this a low rating saw the same film I did. Yes, it was a bit long (Jackson is not one to do things in a I wonder if those of you who gave this a low rating saw the same film I did. Yes, it was a bit long (Jackson is not one to do things in a hurry) but it was magical. This is why we go to the movies. The T-Rex fight (not to spoil anything) was one of the best action sequences put to film. Maybe none of it was "there" but still. This film is fun, sad, sacry, funny...eveything a film should be. There is a difference between movies and films. Movies are put out for a buck, good or bad, they have no real value (i.e. Spider-Man, Wedding Crashers). Films mean something and make you feel something (i.e. American Beauty) This is the very definition (at least MY very definition) of a film.… Expand
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LuxyPichus
Jan 7, 2006
Hey only one word!, GREAT!. Dont go see it if u dont enjoy fantasy. Because this is big!!! BIG.
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Harbinger
Aug 14, 2010
King Kong is one of the most memorable and celebrated stories of all-time. This remake or "re-envisioned" version of the original King KongsKing Kong is one of the most memorable and celebrated stories of all-time. This remake or "re-envisioned" version of the original King Kongs is stunning, heartful, and simply unforgettable. Peter Jackson creates a remarkable and haunting Skull Island. King Kong is arguably the greatest CGI character of all-time. Forget 'Avatar', this is CGI at its best. Kong has emotion, cuts, etc. You can practically believe he or any other creature of Skull Island are real, thanks to the superb visuals. Despite the huge runtime, Kong never falters and does justice to its source material-and then some. I truly believe that this version of Kong is the best ever released. Everything is damn-right perfect, and you can't help but cry at the end, even though you already know what is going to happen to Kong. This movie transcends all of its hype and truly engages us on all levels: visual, intellectual and emotional. A true masterpiece. Go see it-now.… Expand
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J.Sallister
Dec 18, 2005
Takes an already great movie and makes it better. Many people fail to see this is a remake of a 1930s film, and is not posed to be realistic. Takes an already great movie and makes it better. Many people fail to see this is a remake of a 1930s film, and is not posed to be realistic. Someone rated this movie poorly because dinosaurs have not existed for over 300 million years and the next person seems to think that this movie is a knockoff of Jurassic Park. People know before they see the film tthat it is a 3 hour movie and it includes a non-existant gorilla. Others like, Daniel T claim that this mega-budget remake of a classic that is (in itself an indication of the banal recycling endemic of current cinema), although Peter Jackson presented countless renditions of the classic to Universal before he was green-lighted, and others may not know that this is an homage and not an original picture, and probably is not meant to be. This movie delivers everything you'd wanna see in a film, some parts may be dragged out, but does not diminish the overall quality of the flick. Too many complain that the movie is unrealistic in every way, everyone knows that before they see the movie, stop crying. The racists (natives) are cannibals (people who eat people), and T-Rex's do not live on the coast, and the wall obviously could not contain Kong. Most people should see the original before they post a review.… Expand
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MichaelL.
Dec 23, 2005
Only one hour too long.
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MichaelC
Jan 4, 2006
The first part of the movie is the strongest. After that your oversized pocorn finds the way to your throat. Every action scene is like the The first part of the movie is the strongest. After that your oversized pocorn finds the way to your throat. Every action scene is like the punch in your stomach (not in a good way).… Expand
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JohnH.
Dec 14, 2005
This is just bad. Mr. Jackson has failed us again.
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