View Full Version : KING KONG- everybody must see
TheColeTrain
14 Dec 2005, 13:48
Got back from seeing King Kong and this should be a compulsary movie for everyone to see. It went for three hours but absolutely flew loved it.
Awsome visual effects and reinforces Peter Jackson as the stand out director in the world ATM after LOTR.
Everybody do yourself a favour and see this ASAP
Porthos
14 Dec 2005, 14:16
Everything that I want to see from the film was in the trailer.
ExTasDeeMan
14 Dec 2005, 14:23
i watched the original last night on ABC - top shelf. Fay Wray was a choice piece of ass!
Lucky i'm a fan of PJ, or i don't think i would put the $14.50 on! :)
Baby Blue
14 Dec 2005, 14:56
I can't wait to see it. I remember when the Lord of the Rings started I thought they would never live up to the books which I love and how blown away I was with what Peter Jackson did. This is supposed to be just as good.
Jack Black was on Letterman last night talking about it and he is one funny dude. He talked a fair bit about Melbourne too and how he loved spending new year's eve here.
Naomi Watts is perfect as the new Fay Wray, she is so tiny and vulnerable looking.
TheGeneral
14 Dec 2005, 17:22
Did you hear Jack Black talk about Melbourne?:)
Said Melbourne was crazy and everyone was drunk so they also got ********faced and forgot the words to the song!:thumbsu:
The clip of him running is on here!:D
http://www.cbs.com/latenight/lateshow/dave_tv/ls_dtv_big_show_highlights.shtml#
crazy_big_al
14 Dec 2005, 17:33
I looking fwd to seeing the movie
Alkaline
14 Dec 2005, 17:33
I will have to go and see it next Tuesday. :)
seeing it either tomozz or friday, cant wait.
DoubleA
14 Dec 2005, 19:41
Did you hear Jack Black talk about Melbourne?:)
Said Melbourne was crazy and everyone was drunk so they also got ********faced and forgot the words to the song!:thumbsu:
The clip of him running is on here!:D
http://www.cbs.com/latenight/lateshow/dave_tv/ls_dtv_big_show_highlights.shtml#
Might I ask what else he said about Melbourne? or was it just a quick bit, shame I missed this love Jack Black.
TheGeneral
14 Dec 2005, 20:34
Just a quick bit, but he said Melbourne was known for having great rock audiences.
But he also said he was in Melbourne, Sydney before he corrected himself.
He's a legend and I now have to see School of Rock again.
Did anyone see the original 1933 version on Channel 2 last night?
I'd never seen it before, and to be quite honest I thought it was amazing. Peter Jackson lists it as his favourite ever movie, as does Harry Knowles.
When I was watching it, I was thinking to myself how a 1933 audience would have never seen anything quite like this. It was incredible. Minutes long stop-motion fight scenes, featuring Kong and a T-Rex, Kong and a giant snake, Kong and a Brontosaurus. For 1933 it was mindblowing.
One of those films (the 1993 film I'm talking about) that is almost perfect. The story is such that it takes you somewhere that you know you will never get to in real life, so it is perfect escapism. I can see now why that 1933 version is hailed as one of the greatest films ever made. And certainly one of the most influential.
Looking forward to seeing the 2006 version this Friday.
TuskenRaider
15 Dec 2005, 07:49
Did anyone see the original 1933 version on Channel 2 last night?
I'd never seen it before, and to be quite honest I thought it was amazing. Peter Jackson lists it as his favourite ever movie, as does Harry Knowles.
When I was watching it, I was thinking to myself how a 1933 audience would have never seen anything quite like this. It was incredible. Minutes long stop-motion fight scenes, featuring Kong and a T-Rex, Kong and a giant snake, Kong and a Brontosaurus. For 1933 it was mindblowing.
One of those films (the 1993 film I'm talking about) that is almost perfect. The story is such that it takes you somewhere that you know you will never get to in real life, so it is perfect escapism. I can see now why that 1933 version is hailed as one of the greatest films ever made. And certainly one of the most influential.
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Agree Dan, taped it and watched it last night. You've gotta watch it with the mindset of never having seen special effects like it. The whole idea of going to a lost island with all those dinosaurs etc. would have been an unbelievable idea back then.
How good was it when Kong was fighting the T-Rex, his wrestling moves were top notch! Bit vicious too, the way he broke old T-Rex's jaw like that.
bunsen burner
15 Dec 2005, 08:05
Who are these tight arses who only go to the movies on tuesdays?
Ooooh, I'm going to save a whole $4.50!
I'd rather pay the extra $4.50 and not have to sit in a cinema packed full of idiots. Go on any other night and you can relax and put your feet up and not have to worry about the inevitable idiots who laugh out loud and make commentary.
Monkster
15 Dec 2005, 08:34
Who are these tight arses who only go to the movies on tuesdays?
Ooooh, I'm going to save a whole $4.50!
I'd rather pay the extra $4.50 and not have to sit in a cinema packed full of idiots. Go on any other night and you can relax and put your feet up and not have to worry about the inevitable idiots who laugh out loud and make commentary.
.. and not afford food that night :) $4.50 X 2 (myself and my gf) = $9 that'll pay for a meal.
The original is a masterpiece that will take some beating(not bad effects for a movie that is over 80 years old)but I am looking forward to Peter Jackson's version.
sandeano
15 Dec 2005, 09:00
Dan and Tusken Raider are spot on with their comments about the 1933 original.
70-odd years later we may be churlish about the special effects used. Sure they look a little creaky but even today there is a magic about them. I adore that hand-crafted feel they have (and that of all stop-motion animation) that brings a real humanity to the creatures.
I was first awed by this movie around 30 years ago on late night TV and that flickering old print took me to another world completely. I was a child then but it still have the same effect a couple of nights ago and that is a wonderful thing to be treasured.
Oh...and Max Steiner's score is truly magnificent.
It is hard to believe, but due to the film's success a sequel was rushed out that same year! Son of Kong was, sadly, a flop and is pretty much forgotten, but is still a pretty good film. Worth checking out if you can find it.
bunsen burner
15 Dec 2005, 09:24
.. and not afford food that night :) $4.50 X 2 (myself and my gf) = $9 that'll pay for a meal.Not all of us are "needy". So I apologise. If you're really astute you could share some chips from the local fish'n'chip shop and buy a pair os trousers from St Vinnies with the remainder. Or put it towards your Crisco Christmas hamper.
Yeah I saw the movie last night - was great... I really appreciated how Peter Jackson allowed Kong and Fay to spend a few moments together in harmony on the ice and to forget about (momentarily) the city's armed forces that were out to kill. A touching moment.
As I walked out of the movie I was scratching my head though - does the beast bleed?! How many times did a T Rex get hold Kong's forearms in their jaws - yet no bite mark or tear?! Even when the bullets kept peppering Kong... not much in terms of wounds evident... but anyway - thats just me being meticulous.. a top movie.
Monkster
15 Dec 2005, 15:49
Not all of us are "needy". So I apologise. If you're really astute you could share some chips from the local fish'n'chip shop and buy a pair os trousers from St Vinnies with the remainder. Or put it towards your Crisco Christmas hamper.
Some of us are still young enough to be uni students you know :)
Funkalicous
16 Dec 2005, 15:45
Yeah I saw the movie last night - was great... I really appreciated how Peter Jackson allowed Kong and Fay to spend a few moments together in harmony on the ice and to forget about (momentarily) the city's armed forces that were out to kill. A touching moment.
I think there was too much harmony at the end of the movie. All the puppy dog eyes. He's an Ape ffs!
Sick movie though! I especially like the scenes on Skull Island. Man that place is screwed up! Bit far-fetched though...... but if it's entertaining...
Viking Wizard Eyes
16 Dec 2005, 16:47
I hate long movies, but I'll defs go see it.
I'll be ********ed if it's awesome but too long.
Funkalicous
16 Dec 2005, 17:47
They could've diced a half hour off easily. Particularly with the scenes on the boat.
NICK THE PIE MAN
16 Dec 2005, 19:50
Yeah good, but too long.
Adrien Brodie's character was completely irrelevant and not needed at all, really.
Viking Wizard Eyes
16 Dec 2005, 20:03
Yeah good, but too long.
Adrien Brodie's character was completely irrelevant and not needed at all, really.
Hmm.. I hate that seriously, it just ruins it.
R00StaR
16 Dec 2005, 23:49
I love long movies, no cutting out the story lines or selling the action scenes short. King Kong is a winner, loved it :thumbsu:
It’ll definitely be added to the DVD collection.
Funkalicous
19 Dec 2005, 13:39
Adrien Brodie's character was completely irrelevant and not needed at all, really.
Which character was that?
peternorth
19 Dec 2005, 13:47
Which character was that?
Driscoll the director.
Anyone else notice that Andy Serkis was the cook on the boat? He was the one eaten by those disgusting leech things in the lake. he was also KK!
I liked captain Englehorn.
I whinged to my gf about the lack of wind on top of the Empire State at the end of the movie where Naomi and Brody were standing. I wouldve thought youd pretty much get blown off. but meh, thats movies for ya ;)
Great movie! cant wait for narnia now
Viking Wizard Eyes
19 Dec 2005, 15:24
Driscoll the director.
Anyone else notice that Andy Serkis was the cook on the boat? He was the one eaten by those disgusting leech things in the lake. he was also KK!
I liked captain Englehorn.
I whinged to my gf about the lack of wind on top of the Empire State at the end of the movie where Naomi and Brody were standing. I wouldve thought youd pretty much get blown off. but meh, thats movies for ya ;)
Great movie! cant wait for narnia now
Narnia's gonna be awesome :thumbsu:
SydneyBomber
20 Dec 2005, 18:55
the good:
looks amazing
great special effects
the bad:
far too long
absolutely abysmal dialogue in parts
hammy acting
I never really thought about it before, but naomi watts is actually quite ugly too.
Bombers 2003
21 Dec 2005, 09:24
but naomi watts is actually quite ugly too.
HUH?
Swifty_446
21 Dec 2005, 09:56
Just another special effects "masterpeice"
The film industry is at an all time low.
Bombers 2003
21 Dec 2005, 10:25
Just another special effects "masterpeice"
The film industry is at an all time low.
Prefer 'special effects masterpieces' then crap like 'relationship' movies.
The Old Dark Navy's
21 Dec 2005, 10:49
Maintained my interest for 3 hours so it's a winner. Great special effects. I have a problem with heights so was very uncomfortable with the Empire State Building scenes. Goes to show the camera work was very good to almost put me on top of that building and experience that anxiety.
Viking Wizard Eyes
21 Dec 2005, 15:45
Does anyone get a sense that Peter Jackson really, really wishes he did Jurassic Park?
The Old Dark Navy's
21 Dec 2005, 15:57
Would have made a good fist of Jurassic Park I guess but JP was about more than just visualising the dinosaurs, it was also about their behaviours, hunting in packs, travelling in flocks etc. PJ certainly has an eye for the blockbusters though.
MadRyan
21 Dec 2005, 16:21
Yeah I saw the movie last night - was great... I really appreciated how Peter Jackson allowed Kong and Fay to spend a few moments together in harmony on the ice and to forget about (momentarily) the city's armed forces that were out to kill. A touching moment.
Yeah, I agree. Nothing like a giant ape and a female human being sharing a moment of harmony.
Funkalicous
21 Dec 2005, 21:24
it was also about their behaviours, hunting in packs, travelling in flocks etc.
I don't think Peter Jackson understands dinosaurs too well. I mean, a vulcanic island isn't exaclty the ideal environment for a big herd of Diplodocus. :D The actual Jurassic period itself was dominated by endless, open fields. Hence, the massive herbivores. It was an awesome scene though :cool:
peternorth
22 Dec 2005, 07:29
I don't think Peter Jackson understands dinosaurs too well. I mean, a vulcanic island isn't exaclty the ideal environment for a big herd of Diplodocus. :D The actual Jurassic period itself was dominated by endless, open fields. Hence, the massive herbivores. It was an awesome scene though :cool:
Furthermore, I didnt think those type of dinosaurs could run fast!
The Slitherin' Snake
22 Dec 2005, 14:10
It was good but far too long. They could have cut at least half an hour (probably 45 mins)without missing anything and it would have made the film better.
Best diplodoci pile up, ever.
Funkalicous
22 Dec 2005, 18:46
Best diplodoci pile up, ever.
Like you've seen others. :p
Kong was awesome, who doesn't love Kong? The rest of the characters I couldn't really care about though.
The Awesome:
KONG
The Good:
The other creatures
The natives
The island
The captain
The black guy was good although not a big part
The ending, everyone in the cinema was crying haha
The Bad:
The other characters
Lack of dialogue after the first hour
Would've liked Kong to have won in the end, I thought he was on to something good smashing those planes
crazy_big_al
23 Dec 2005, 13:57
I have seen it now and loved it
Got back from seeing King Kong and this should be a compulsary movie for everyone to see. It went for three hours but absolutely flew loved it.
Awsome visual effects and reinforces Peter Jackson as the stand out director in the world ATM after LOTR.
Everybody do yourself a favour and see this ASAP
The CGI looks complete crap from the commercials, the bit where Kong is spinning around (times square is it?) looks like a pinball game or deliberately inserted to sell the video game... rubbish.... bring back Fay Wray
Only saw the film today and you have to hand it to PJ. You can tell that a film has got you in when you feel the relationship between Naomi and the CG Kong - few tears shed by most of those in the cinema (thats amazing when people are shedding tears for a CG character). A bit long but a good film nonetheless.
Jimmy_the_Gent
26 Dec 2005, 19:45
It's hard to relate to the ape, thus the movie losses its meaning. I didn't like it at all.
ExTasDeeMan
29 Dec 2005, 17:38
i found it easy to understand Kong's plight - he was uber-lonely and he just wanted to be alone with his gal! Imagine the poor fem-ape who took poundings in the ace from Kong.
but seriously, i enjoyed the movie a lot - just happy to go into a movie and switch off the brain and just have a feist for the eyes. Glad i saw it on the big screen.
Great to see the Stu character from Frontline getting some good screen time as was Martin Distazio as the fruit vendor!!!
And Naomi Watts looked very yummy indeed!
peternorth
29 Dec 2005, 20:26
i found it easy to understand Kong's plight - he was uber-lonely and he just wanted to be alone with his gal! Imagine the poor fem-ape who took poundings in the ace from Kong.
but seriously, i enjoyed the movie a lot - just happy to go into a movie and switch off the brain and just have a feist for the eyes. Glad i saw it on the big screen.
Great to see the Stu character from Frontline getting some good screen time as was Martin Distazio as the fruit vendor!!!
And Naomi Watts looked very yummy indeed!
huh? i mustve missed something, fill me in.
ExTasDeeMan
30 Dec 2005, 09:27
huh? i mustve missed something, fill me in.
When the Naomi Watt character steals some fruit and Jack Black comes in a says its ok..
Freo Big Fella
30 Dec 2005, 11:05
Same deal as everyone else. Once they got to the Island it was fantastic, but the boat trip was way too long. Curtis from 24 did pretty good as the black dude.
That scene with the Cockroaches/Leeches/Spiders had me squirming, I hate bugs!
King Kong = King Kong, meets Jurassic Park, meets Chicago, meets Titanic.
Good movie, but seemed to just go on forever.
Funkalicous
30 Dec 2005, 20:29
That scene with the Cockroaches/Leeches/Spiders had me squirming, I hate bugs!
That was crazy.... but freakin cool! :cool: :thumbsu:
peternorth
30 Dec 2005, 21:09
Same deal as everyone else. Once they got to the Island it was fantastic, but the boat trip was way too long. Curtis from 24 did pretty good as the black dude.
That scene with the Cockroaches/Leeches/Spiders had me squirming, I hate bugs!
worst part was when andy serkis (the cook) was sucked into the lake by those leech thingos, one on each arm, leg, one of the body, and one sucking his head off. pure sickness.
silky-smooth
31 Dec 2005, 05:12
Saw it the first night it came out (actually, I think it was the second), and loved it. Went back a week later and watched it again. Great movie. Probably a bit too long, but still good.
Same deal as everyone else. Once they got to the Island it was fantastic, but the boat trip was way too long. Curtis from 24 did pretty good as the black dude.
Agreed. In terms of the not-shown boat trip back, I wonder how they went about getting Kong on the boat? I guess it'd be too hard to work up a script for that.
That scene with the Cockroaches/Leeches/Spiders had me squirming, I hate bugs!
I've never really had a problem with bugs, but that bit was just so awkard to watch.
Best diplodoci pile up, ever.
Well done Bresh, haha :thumbsu:
Great to see the Stu character from Frontline getting some good screen time as was Martin Distazio as the fruit vendor!!!
And Naomi Watts looked very yummy indeed!
Pretty much exactly what I thought re: Naomi Watts, but yeah also noticed a few Australian actors in there, and 2 from Frontline was pretty funny, I kept thinking of Stu giving Rob ******** on Frontline as soon as I saw him.
bunsen burner
4 Jan 2006, 21:34
Just saw it. A big "meh" from me.
sydney eagle
25 Jan 2006, 09:05
I saw it last night as well. Looked terrific but WAY too long. It seemed that Jackson wanted to outdo the 1930's original in EVERY way; be bigger, have more special efects etc when I don't think that he needed to. ONE T-Rex would have been enough !
Carolyn
25 Jan 2006, 09:25
I watched it last week and I loved it though it's not as good as Lord of the Rings
Funkalicous
25 Jan 2006, 09:38
. ONE T-Rex would have been enough !
There's no freaken way it would have! :D :thumbsu:
Infact, I would've even thrown in a few more whacked-out creatures.
I was actually quite disappointed that a giant squid didn't show up. :( I mean, they were on that boat for like an hour!
Stafford678
25 Jan 2006, 12:20
Loved the movie but i was confused at a couple of parts, if it was such a remote island how come there was so many dead boddies tied up on those things to feed kong?how come the black people can survive on the island full of dinousaurs, big monkeys, massive bugs etc
id previusly only seen the last version was it around 1970's made? and all i remember from that was the ritual of feeding to kong and a group of campers getten ate/stomped on , no dinours there
.. and not afford food that night :) $4.50 X 2 (myself and my gf) = $9 that'll pay for a meal.
What do you buy for that? 3 m&m's?
Last time I got popcorn, coke and m&m's a beedy guy in a suit came up to me and asked me into his office. Seems the battlers at Hoyts have ANZ managers on staff now so people can eat.