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King Kong [Blu-ray] | ![King Kong [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51-%2BlqydZmL._SL160_.jpg) | Director: Peter Jackson
Actors: Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody, Colin Hanks, Thomas Kretschmann
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
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Rating:  1071 reviews
Sales Rank: 1425
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: Blu-ray
Region: 0
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Running Time: 200 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 025192008283
UPC: 025192008283
EAN: 0025192008283
ASIN: B001KZVQJI
Theatrical Release Date: 2005
Release Date: January 20, 2009
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Subdued by an ambitious filmmaker, a giant gorilla attempts to escape his bonds to find the woman he loves.
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 A movie that beats on it's chest and roars! January 16, 2006
Carlo San Juan (Metro Manila, Philippines)
276 out of 339 found this review helpful
I was one of those people who thought King Kong was a mistake for director Peter Jackson. Fresh from his monumental success and Academy Awards with his work on The Lord of the Rings, I wasn't confident that he would make an equally, much less surpassively, good film. I was proven wrong.
Running at a horrendously intimidating 187 minutes, I had my fears that there would be parts where cinematographic drags would consume my interest in the film, especially since there were several such moments in Fellowship of the Ring which Jackson also directed. However, I was pleased to find that dragging moments were limited and the whopping runtime was put to good use... so take care of your bladders prior to watching.
I have heard many complaints regarding the first third of the film which takes place in depression-era New York city. It is in this third where the titular beast is nowhere to be seen, but we are introduced to all the other main characters. I have argued many times that a film is not without it's characters and so far in his blockbuster career, Peter Jackson has not disappointed in characterization. It keeps the audience in the hearts and minds of everything that happens onscreen and therefore maintains an engaging atmosphere. All in all, you care about all the fuss and you watch and wait, with interest, for the next scene to unfold. Therefore, in spite of the gargantuan runtime, I was riveted to the screen.
Carl Denham (Jack Black... yes, Jack Black) is a struggling filmmaker whose career has been so far almost successful. When he learns his latest film is about to be scrapped, he escapes with his film and crew to continue production. He then learns his lead actress has quit and runs into an out-of-luck vaudeville entertainer, Ann Darrow (Naomi Watts), who he manages to recruit. He convinces his cast and ship crew that they will be heading for Singapore to film. In reality, he is heading for the mysterious Skull Island whose location he had acquired just as mysteriously. However, his production woes continue as his script is unfinished. He then takes popular theater writer Jack Driscoll (Adrien Brody) to continue the script while the ship sails for Skull Island. Upon reaching the island, they encounter murderous natives who wish to offer Ann to the gigantic beast they worship, Kong.
George Lucas once said that special effects are there to aid the telling of a story and should not be the emphasis of a film. Whether or not Lucas himself adheres to this philosophy is debatable, but it is clear that Jackson does. There is not one scene, real or digitally created, in this movie that does not have meaning. There is the scene of a shared sunset between Ann and Kong with volumes of depth. It is this scene, to this reviewer, that escalated the film from ordinary blockbuster to movie greatness.
Yes, there have been previous King Kong films. But where they fail is where Peter Jackson's take shines. There is an actual relationship between Kong and Ann, we actually understand why Ann cares so much for him. While Kong would try to impress her with roars and beating his chest, Ann would perform her vaudeville antics (to Kong's.. and ultimately the audience's delight). It is their shared moments of joy that solidify an unusual bond of friendship between Ann and Kong. Ann perhaps realizes that she is Kong's only friend, and hence his entire world.
It is the relationship between Ann and Kong that Jackson decided to concentrate his full filmmaking abilities and rightfully so. Yes, there is another sort-of love story between Ann and Jack Driscoll but not one that would outshine the focus of the film.
As for the other actors, they were top-notch. I have heard others say Jack Black was frightfully miscast but I think otherwise. His over-the-top acting fits perfectly for Carl, a filmmaker with so much passion for his film that he continually tries to sell it to everyone just so they "get it".
King Kong, I would have to say, is one of the best films of the year. Entirely engaging and a delightful and sometimes frightening adventure, it is one with definite heart. From vaudeville opening to heart-wrenching denoument, Jackson has made a film that beats on it's chest and roars.
Best Version of Kong Yet . . . Stunning Visual Masterpiece January 5, 2009
Cobra (CA - USA)
20 out of 22 found this review helpful
As another individual correctly noted this Blue Ray version does in fact contain both the theatrical and extended version of the film. The NBC Universal Store web site verifies it. Amazon simply failed to clarify this and they should do so because several others are disappointed that it doesn't appear to be here. Peter Jackson's version of this classic film is simply visually stunning and it should be a reference quality Blue Ray film to show off a good video setup. This is so much better than the cheap 1976 remake with Jeff Bridges.
Mr. Jackson took the time to actually develop the characters and the story which indeed adds to the film just as he did in Lord of the Rings which depended on character development. Far too many films today fail to deliver a full story and rely only on cheap special effects. This is a rich and full story. Some were critical of this fact and they apparently merely wanted to see a large ape captured, climb a large building and then fall off and die with little more than special effects to wow them for an hour. This is not a film for those with such a short attention span or those interested only in computer graphic magic. This is the full story of Kong and those who encountered him . . . and it's an incredibly good one and superbly stunning in cinematography.
21st century classic April 2, 2006
Micaloneus (the Cosmos)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
This "action" picture has something different about it, it has a heart; and Naomi Watts.
As far as the length goes (3 hrs. 8 min.), it's pretty darn perfect. Sure, there could have been a few minutes edited out, but maybe those few minutes I want out, someone else just loves. So what do you do? Anyway, part of the strength is the length, giving time for character development. Woooooow! What a awe-inspiring idea. Alright, maybe they could have cut out the "Jimmy" guy, but who's to say for sure. There are simply too many wannabe critics out there with short attention spans, just because there's no "action" right away, they feel the movie drags on, or is way too long.
Now, on to more important things, Naomi Watts, she should have been given an Oscar nomination for her role as Ann Darrow. Doing so much with so little dialogue and she lit up the screen like no one I'd ever seen.
Finally, with this DVD you can stop the movie anytime, use the restroom, go to the kitchen, blow your nose or just take some deep breathes outside, or maybe do all four. Hey, the bonus features are wonderful too. I loved the Skull Island documentary.
This is a 21st century classic, no doubt about it.
Awesome! Jackson and co. have done it again. February 15, 2006
D. Petersen
18 out of 20 found this review helpful
I am a HUGE LOTR fan (they're my all-time favorite films) so when I heard that Academy Award winning director Peter Jackson was remaking the classic King Kong I was unsurprisingly ecstatic (how could this film go wrong?) The 3 hour length didn't bother me at all and the film was simply, well, amazing! The special effects were great (especially the CGI look of Kong), the acting was superb (props go to Watts and Black for convincingly pulling off their performances, especially the latter who I had doubts about.) I highly recommend this film to anyone who enjoys a classic adventure story set admist a creepy island infested with bizarre prehistoric inhabitants. FIVE STARS!!
Incredible: Early Review March 25, 2006
Music Pen Guy (U.S.A.: Indiana)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I got this 2 disc set about a week before it was released. First off Peter Jackson's version of Kong is the greatest portrayed on film, he changes a monster special ef. film into a tragic love story. He created something very incredible and unique.
The dvd:
Disc 1:
The audio is amazing on this dvd, along with the crystal clear picture
Extras Disc One: Ads basically, the first for a car it shows some of what went into making the ad and also a movie trailer not for Kong though
Disc 2!:
Post Production Diaries, these are great, although they left off Week 13 the Howard Shore score diary :(
I just love these PDs they are truly one of the greatest things Peter Jackson has done in the making of KK05: he lets us know practically everything that went into this film.
Skull Island Feature: wow! This is a true gem, you learn the history of skull island from beginning to end, don't want to ruin any of the details of the history, but all I can say is watch it it is a real treat and it lets you know some of those mysteries behind skull island.
NY Feature: A very good feature that goes into 1933 NY and details some aspects that you might not of picked up on when watching Kong.
OVERALL
This is one of the truly great works of film in the 21st Century by the greatest director, everyone should truly enjoy this mans profilling of a dream in directing king kong.
With the PJ's 2 Disc Special Edition of King Kong and the Production Diaries creates one amazing 4 disc set that is virtually complete, this is one of the great works of our time.
I am just waiting until the Extended Edition release in November hopefully. The only thing I miss is the films trailers which I am sure will be present on the extended edition.
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