King Kong

  • 2005


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Positive Reviews 94
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Average Rating 4.1/5
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4.5
Effects master Willis OBrien and co directors Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack made Kong come alive in every sense. Av Club
3.5
Not that hes literally a prisoner; this is the closest a King Kong movie has come to presenting its natives inoffensively, or at least more as noble p .. Av Club
1.5
Then theres Knoxville, whose whole pre movie star identity was based on proving he would do the dumbest things imaginable. Austin Chronicle
4.0
Its touching and heartfelt in a way even modernistic, non effects driven films cant manage. Austin Chronicle
4.0
That potent blend could well elevate the film into the all time boxoffice pantheon up amongst Jacksons three LordOf The Rings instalments. Screen Daily
5.0
It is like the flowering of all the possibilities in the original classic film.Computers are used not merely to create special effects, but also to cr .. Rogerebert
4.5
Plus a movie this enjoyable really does deserve an appropriately thrilling score. E Film Critic
4.5
Now more than a sympathetic monster movie, Kong has become a deeply emotional, sometimes tortured film.Thematically, this is a story not about fightin .. Cinema Blend
4.0
Its a friggin over the top blast of a spectacle movie, after all. JoBlo
3.5
All in all a really good movie that could have been a great movie if it had 30 minutes or so trimmed from it. Screen Rant
3.0
Part of it works and part of it feels like a self indulgent lover trying to express far too much for far too long (three hours). Spirituality And Practice
2.8
CGI spectacle that smacks of self importance and showbiz hustle P.T. Barnum style. Sover
4.4
Jackson balances these tender moments with slam bang action sequences the likes of which havent been seen since Jurassic Park or Titanic and surpasses .. Combust Ible Celluloid
4.0
Peter Jacksons gripping 2005 remake rethinks the characters from the 1933 original, turning its stark Jungian fantasy into a soulless but skillful set .. Chicago Reader
4.4
The special effects have a polished but unreal sense to them, which is no criticism, as it fits just right in what is essentially a hugely budgeted B .. Mark Reviews Movies
4.4
King Kong takes your breath away with a rare blend of eye popping action and tragic emotion.It is a marvel that has it all: a believably fierce and hu .. Usa Today
3.5
Jacksons philosophy about digital action shots in this film is that more is better than enough. Lariat
3.8
Its an epic experience, three solid hours of high flying entertainment and special effects wizardry Eric Ds Nider
4.0
This remake is thrilling on every level. Even if its also rather self indulgent. Shadows On The Wall
5.0
The Conclusion In short, King Kong is one of the best films of the year and a blockbuster truly worthy of the name.Also, dont be surprised if Kong end .. View London
3.8
The epic scale of King Kong seems to have dampened Jacksons sicko wit. Cs Monitor
5.0
Its a primal, thrilling, indelible memory for the generation raised on black and white. Film Journal
5.0
Its the most playful film of the year as well as one of the most serious.Loss of innocence is one of its themes. Smh
4.0
They come across as something less than believable more like escapees from Jurassic Park than anything to do with King Kong and the effects in the fra .. Mountain X
4.5
I estimate that if Jackson had taken an ax to all the repetitive, boring stuff and sequences that dont wring you out like a dishrag, either emotionall .. Npr
3.2
Fay Wrays scream, one of the most frightening and surreal images in American film history, continues to haunt us 70 years later. Emanuellevy
4.0
Peter Jackson delivers an update possessing raw power and a pure heart. Reel Talk Reviews
4.5
With so much excitement going on, Im glad Jackson threw in a bit of welcome humor. Reel Talk Reviews
5.0
One scene in particular is especially memorable as the two star crossed lovers skate hand in hand on a frozen pond.Jacksons remake carries many of the .. Reel Talk Reviews
4.0
Ant Man and the Wasp Like its predecessor Ant Man (2015), Ant Man and the Wasp benefits substantially from its relatively low stakes. Q Network
5.0
And he has made a picture I can only describe as jaw droppingly brilliant: the most entertaining blockbuster movie this year. Daily Mail
4.5
Though nothing can ever top the original film, and all of its novelty, Jacksons remake is pretty damn good. Cinema Crazed
3.5
However jawdropping the big effects (theres a dinosaur stampede and some giant white worms who suck men into their squishy maws), theyre tenderly elbo .. Slate
5.0
And numerous others have, quite simply, thought a new take on an old story would guarantee big bucks. Empire
5.0
When you walk out of the cinema at the end, something has changed.Is it the world Eye For Film
1.3
The problem is that, just on its own terms, the film is overlong, repetitive and lacks impact.Even if this were the first gorilla in love movie ever m .. Sf Gate
4.0
Spectacular, clumsy, hilarious, ludicrously self indulgent, terrifying and far too long, Peter Jacksons remake of the 1933 classic is a monster in eve .. Bbc
5.0
One hundred eighty seven minutes of mesmerization, astonishment, thrills, chills, spills, kills and ills, Peter Jacksons big monkey picture show is ce .. Washington Post
3.1
King Kong has a welcome heart to go along with its razzle dazzle, but it is a heart that alternates between hot and cold. The Movie Boy
3.5
It seems simple enough on paper, right.Take a stop motion classic from the 30s, dress it up in some modern day special effects, and everyone will be h .. Bullz-Eye
4.2
As I said, it could have been shorter, especial in the first third but this is a minor nitpick for a film that is tremendously entertaining and wonder .. Reeling Reviews
4.2
As I said, it could have been shorter, especial in the first third but this is a minor nitpick for a film that is tremendously entertaining and wonder .. Reeling Reviews
3.5
His version is made with consummate imagination and skill, but its still largely superfluous. Las Vegas Weekly
4.4
It is the years best and biggest blockbuster, and proves that, after the re make disappointments of Godzilla and Mighty Joe Young, it is possible for .. ReelViews
4.0
A look at the Laugh Factorys Comedy Camp, which for more than 30 years has offered a place for at risk kids and otherwise to try their hand at stand u .. Calendar Live
5.0
King Kong is the classic tale of beauty and the beastonly the beast may well lie within humanity. Hollywood
4.5
Kong is a triumph of digital technology, but its success lies less in its adrenaline pumping action than the appeal and believability of its 25 foot, .. Seattle Pi
3.5
Jacksons special effects are exceptionally well done.This is a lot like Jurassic Park (1993) because there are some terrific dinosaurs and other exoti .. Tony Medley
3.0
I like a good battle between monsters, but even these can be too much.The acting is pretty decent. 7M Pictures
5.0
People used to move to the suburbs to save money.Now, nearly every corner of Toronto has downtown rent In Part 2 of a series looking at the urban subu .. The Star
4.4
Jackson also proves that the Rings films were no fluke with this crowd pleasing adventure, which is surprisingly faithful in many respects to the orig .. Deseret News
4.5
A giant achievement, Kong is indeed a King of the cinematic jungle. Urban Cine File
3.5
King Kong isnt terrible, but its something that none of Jacksons previous movies ever was its enervating. La Weekly
5.0
The brilliance here exceeds just about any effects driven spectacular that has shown up on the big screen, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Star W .. Varia Gate
3.1
Like a meal of good cooking, it all tastes great, theres simply too much of it and youll be fully sated long before it is over. Three Movie Buffs
3.8
A man who jumped into Table Rock Lake to help passengers after a tour boat sank, says he has suffered physically and emotionally and is suing the owne .. Kansas City
4.5
Yet the damned thing just keeps outdoing itself.Throughout, Jackson manages to simultaneously convey the sense of a filmmaker at the absolute top of h .. The Stranger
4.4
At three hours, seven minutes and jam packed with larger than life action sequences this film is as big as Kong himself. Youll get your moneys worth. Ross Anthony
4.4
The breathless spectacle of the finale offered reason enough to add King Kong to the list. The Filmy Ap
5.0
And like everything else in the film, here Mr. Jackson does not disappoint.Kong is a miraculous feat of CGI wizardry. Big Picture Big Sound
5.0
King Kong is a grand spectacle that touches the heart, shocks the eyes and raises your blood pressure with thrilling action (that translates to WOW WO .. Waffle Movies
3.8
... Peter Jackson delivers the re invention of the modern monster movie that Godzilla failed to achieve. Movie Crypt
3.5
The final result is a fantastic popcorn flick that is filled with action, adventure, humor, horror, drama and romance. ComingSoon
4.0
The gamble has paid off: Kong is a showy, state of the art popcorn movie, faithful to the spirit of the 1933 original but generously adrenalized with .. News Week
5.0
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5.0
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie. Window To The Movies
3.8
But despite its successes and shortcomings, Jacksons Kong is (in its last two thirds) a thing of raging beauty, a gorgeous hairy beast that packs the .. Chron
5.0
People would have seen all this on their way to the cinema.The story remains the same. Film Guardian
3.0
But it is a little annoying, the way the movie keeps trying things out and giving up on them. Alternate Ending
3.8
King Kong brings action adventure spectacle to new heights, but at the cost of a number of major missteps, from jarring tonal shifts to the absence of .. Decent Films
4.4
This is a splendid matinee show and also easily the best blockbuster flick of 2005. Scifi Movie Page
3.5
Say what you will about Peter Jackson, he knows how to deliver a money shot. Flip Side Archive
4.5
There are lots of reasons we go to the movies, and King Kong celebrates and showcases all of them. From The Balcony
4.8
The Monsters This movie is more of a rollercoaster than it is a real movie. Film Blather
4.5
King Kongs long, you dont get to see his schlong, itll win a few gongs, buy it on DVD and you cant go wrong.But if you think your ass can take the pun .. Future Movies
3.8
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2.8
Thrilling yet bloated, technically impressive yet emotionally remote, its a preordained blockbuster that astounds the eye but leaves the heart cold, a .. Nicks Chager
3.0
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3.5
So the trick with this film is to make the ride to get there an enjoyable one. Need Coffee
3.5
The initial failure of the film is its length: It seems that Jackson has mistaken grandiosity for greatness and feels that the audience will not get i .. Films Nobs
3.8
The result is a very good three hour movie that could well have been a truly great two and a half hour wonder. Film Critic 1963 Typepad
3.5
Hell, the T Rex scenes alone are worth the full price of admission.Just dont expect a classic, and you shouldnt walk away disappointed. Juicy Cerebellum
5.0
Director Jackson has taken all of the elements that made the original film so memorable and made them even more exciting.Giant ape Crazed Fan Boy
3.8
A stout, muscly heart of a movie whose rhythmic, colossal beats are echoed by murmurs of plangent nostalgia, both for the original movie and, in an od .. Nicks Flick Picks
4.0
The set pieces are showy and spectacular and extremely well executed, but a little patience is required. Metro Weekly
3.0
Join the Star Wars Resistance With This 1st Look Disney drops a peak at the new Star Wars TV show, Venom is poised to break a box office record, and y .. Film Force Ign
3.8
Jacksons competent remake is certainly worth a look, but its ultimately a Kong too long and too much. Fantastic A Daily
4.5
It is a huge extravaganza with a gently beating heart, and thats not an easy feat to pull off properly. Horror
4.4
Karen Brown, 57, was mauled to death by a pit bull on the Far South Side on Aug. 4. Suburban Chicago News
3.8
Its cast is near perfection, its screenplay literate and smart, its special effects state of the art. Seattle Times
3.0
Over three hours long, the film takes a simple fairy tale and turns it into a clunky, overwrought epic. The Reel Deal
4.5
Alongside the adrenalized rushes, Jackson and his colleagues locate the humor, affection and heartbreak in its big story. Now Playing Mag
4.0
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2.5
By stretching everything out to Epic length, Jackson has taken on well more than his source material reproduced with fervent love can support. Toxic Universe
3.8
offers the most thrilling movie moments of 2005 and crafts a lovely relationship between its beauty and beast. But ultimately, this Kong is just too m .. Sac Ticket
5.0
It captures the same sense of otherworldly wonder as the 1933 version.Its better acted and better staged. Lj World
4.5
Kongs the sort of movie that you can smell the blood, sweat and tears that went into making it.Wonderful. Aint It Cool



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