'King Kong', above all, is an adventure story, and it's a great one. Peter Jackson's remake is exciting, awesome in its special effects, and strangely moving. It's one of the best movies of the year, it's possibly Jackson's best film, and it's one of the greatest thrill rides I've ever seen.
The film takes an hour to set up its characters and story, and although it drags sometimes, it is never boring. Things take off into high gear and never look back once the action moves to Skull Island, the home of Kong, a 25-foot gorilla. Kong is a fantastic CGI creation, and his scenes with Ann Darrow (Naomi Watts) are among the best in the film. Watts deserves much credit for being able to perform against almost nothing.
The movie has some of the most thrilling action scenes ever filmed. My personal favorite is the 10-minute fight between Kong and three mean T-Rexes. Another strange thing happens: I found myself wanting Kong to win, to teach the dinos a lesson, to rescue Ann. That is why (SPOILER WARNING!) I nearly cried at the end of the film.
Jackson has made an immediately sympathetic monster, and I loved this movie.
The film takes an hour to set up its characters and story, and although it drags sometimes, it is never boring. Things take off into high gear and never look back once the action moves to Skull Island, the home of Kong, a 25-foot gorilla. Kong is a fantastic CGI creation, and his scenes with Ann Darrow (Naomi Watts) are among the best in the film. Watts deserves much credit for being able to perform against almost nothing.
The movie has some of the most thrilling action scenes ever filmed. My personal favorite is the 10-minute fight between Kong and three mean T-Rexes. Another strange thing happens: I found myself wanting Kong to win, to teach the dinos a lesson, to rescue Ann. That is why (SPOILER WARNING!) I nearly cried at the end of the film.
Jackson has made an immediately sympathetic monster, and I loved this movie.