RETURN OF THE "KONG"

[Wetaholic]

Just seen "Kong"...it blew Narnia out of the water 1000 times over...awesome...go see it!

OSCARS THIS FILM DESERVES TO WIN:

BEST DIRECTOR (PJ)
BEST PICTURE
BEST ACTRESS (NAOMI WATTS)
BEST SFX

 

[mlarsen]

It will be interesting to see what will happen with the King Kong Weta Collectibles Line now that the movie is out.

 

[ChrisfromSideshow]

Agree about being better than Narnia...

I definitely agree about being better than Narnia! I was sorta disappointed with that one.

But Kong is just amazing. Definitely going to see it more than once.

 

[Dusty]

Hahahaha! Nice footer Chris

 

[the2fetters]

Hoping to see this, this Saturday night with the wife. My 5 yr. old boy will be away on a sleep-over. Did it seem a little long? (3hrs. plus)

Saw Narnia, on Sunday with the family. It was (not bad), a little predictable, and a little long, but I enjoyed it.

 

[occulum]

But Kong is just amazing. Definitely going to see it more than once.

what ^he said .... WOW!

 

[dunedain]

Re

Saw the movie Kong yesterday and I was Totally blown away by it. I just loved the movie. Later this afternoon I'm going to pick up my Kong with Ann Bust

 

[goliath]

Just seen "Kong"...it blew Narnia out of the water 1000 times over...awesome...go see it!

OSCARS THIS FILM DESERVES TO WIN:

BEST DIRECTOR (PJ)
BEST PICTURE
BEST ACTRESS (NAOMI WATTS)
BEST SFX

I agree with you that it should certainly be nominated for Best SFX, Picture and maybe Director, but im my opinion Naomi Watts does not deserve a nomination for her role. Certainly not a peak performance in a role that would have required a lot of talent...

 

[Radagaster]

I agree with you that it should certainly be nominated for Best SFX, Picture and maybe Director, but im my opinion Naomi Watts does not deserve a nomination for her role. Certainly not a peak performance in a role that would have required a lot of talent...

I may have jumped the gun a bit. I did a blind-buy of the Kong vs Rex Tower Records exclusive for $30, as well as the PJ Kong Production Diaries at Costco for $26. Hopefully I'll feel that both purchases were worth it when I watch Kong this Sunday.

Tell me I did the right thing . . . And for the record, this is the only thing I'm buying as a collectible for Kong. Just doesn't compare to LOTR, but I couldn't pass up the action that the Weta statue exudes.

 

[goliath]

I may have jumped the gun a bit. I did a blind-buy of the Kong vs Rex Tower Records exclusive for $30, as well as the PJ Kong Production Diaries at Costco for $26. Hopefully I'll feel that both purchases were worth it when I watch Kong this Sunday.

Tell me I did the right thing . . . And for the record, this is the only thing I'm buying as a collectible for Kong. Just doesn't compare to LOTR, but I couldn't pass up the action that the Weta statue exudes.

The movie ist still great, I'd rate it 8.5/10, I was just saying that in my opinion Naomi Watts' performance was not Oscar worthy.

I have also ordered the Tower Kong vs. T-Rex and the Production diaries AFTER I've seen the movie, so don't be worried

 

[NASEDO]

I haven't seen it, I'm waiting for DVD. I heard it "dragged", for awhile. But for me, I seen the old ones, I already know the story, what could be so great about a remake? No one has an original idea anymore.

 

[Wetaholic]

This is a remake, made by a fan for the fans...that's what's so great about it!?

Let's all remember that the only reason people were crying and sobbing in the screen I saw it in opening night, was because of the AMAZING chemistry that Ann and Kong had...Kong is a CG character...so how the hell did Naomi pull it off with nothing to act against except the idea that a big monkey will be there eventually!?

That's what I call acting, and she did it with such heartfelt emotion...I think she deserves that oscar whole-heartedly...I mean...can you imagine if they'd cast Reese Witherspoon or Kate Hudson? blurgh! Bring it on!

The Ice Skating scene was the best scene in the movie I reckon, I love it. I blubbered all the way through the film tho! he he. What's a PJ blockbuster without tears anyway (Gandalf's/Boromirs death in FOTR, Sam's speech at end of TTT, Theoden's death and Frodo leaving for Grey Havens in ROTK, and now KONG) :O) - I don't begrudge paying good money to see this many times!

And I bought the Tower Records collectible figure, it's very nice and compact...I have no room for anythig larger...but the only other thing I may be tempted by is the bookends.

 

[elwood49]

This is a remake, made by a fan for the fans...that's what's so great about it!?

Huh? I'm a big fan of the original Kong, and I was very disappointed with the remake. I'm in awe of PJ's knowledge/love of the original film, which is why I was so let down. I just got back about 5 minutes ago, so I'm just giving my general opinion of the film with more to follow later.

I did notice a few "Easter Eggs" to look out for whenever you watch the film (I thought these were great):

1. Carl Denham refers to Merian Cooper making a film for RKO near the beginning of the film...clever.

2. The main bugs that attack in the Spider Pit sequence are weta crickets.

3. King Kong plays with the T-Rex's jaw after he kills him exactly as he does in the '33 film. I thought that was a nice nod to O'Brien's animation.

4. The costumes of the natives on the Kong stage during the reinactment are EXACTLY as they appear in the '33 film. I really liked that.


It was above average, but seemed like a typical Hollywood "blockbuster."

 

[Collector Freak]

It's not making the money that they hoped for, but hopefully things will pick up now that the film's main target audience is done with finals.

https://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=kingkong05.htm

 

[Viking28]

My thoughts on the movie after seeing it last night:

Stunning it totally wowed me I give it a 10/10
Drag time? There was nothing that dragged for me I loved the start of the movie how he captured the feel of the era. And the rest just flowed for me.

I will be seeing this again! One of my top movies on my list

 

[Darth_Thorpe]

the fight seen in the film betwean kong and v-rex was truely amazing i loved the film

 

[LOTRFan]

I did notice a few "Easter Eggs" to look out for whenever you watch the film (I thought these were great):

1. Carl Denham refers to Merian Cooper making a film for RKO near the beginning of the film...clever.

2. The main bugs that attack in the Spider Pit sequence are weta crickets.

3. King Kong plays with the T-Rex's jaw after he kills him exactly as he does in the '33 film. I thought that was a nice nod to O'Brien's animation.

4. The costumes of the natives on the Kong stage during the reinactment are EXACTLY as they appear in the '33 film. I really liked that.


It was above average, but seemed like a typical Hollywood "blockbuster."

I noticed those moments and a few others (Kong's reaction on top of the ESB, etc). I agree I thought the moments of homage were great and overall this was a good film. However some things didn't sit that well with me: 1) Jimmy, what a wasted character (unless of course he reappears in the EE with some type of closure); 2) Central Park ice skating, didn't care for it at all; 3) The CONSTANT SLOW MOTION! That effect had worn itself out very quickly IMO.

Did anyone else hear Saruman's theme when the camera panned over the minature of the wall on Skull Island?

 

[The Josh]

I was very happy with it when I saw it at midnight on opening night. I really thought it was a really good movie. It ranks pretty high on my list of movies that's for sure. I plan on seeing it again before my x-mas break is over.

 

[GrueSam]

Stunning it totally wowed me I give it a 10/10
Drag time? There was nothing that dragged for me I loved the start of the movie how he captured the feel of the era. And the rest just flowed for me.

I will be seeing this again! One of my top movies on my list

Yep, Viking- I totally agree. Saw it for the second time today and loved it even more.

 

[Daveyjaro]

I saw Narnia and Kong, and I like Narnia more. Maybe because I never read the book and did not know what was going to happen. With Kong, I saw both of the others and it is a rehash, how can you get emotional over a plot you know like the back of your hand?

The effects were great, but it was TOO MUCH! Andy Serkis being eaten by those worms was the most disgusting thing I ever saw and it was excessive, should have been cut. I think flashing the effects just for the sake of them is poor filmmaking.

I did like Naomi Watts very much and the scenes with Kong were great. Brody was good as Driscoll, Jack Black sucked as Denham. And those natives were the ugliest humans I have ever seen.