King Kong

When you take yourself back.. and imagine you're in a dark movie theater (and it's 1933) -- and practically none of what you know about horror & monster movies have yet been made, as yet -- you realize the accomplishment. This... Full review

The original King Kong was the first big budget special effects movie. By today’s standards it’s crude, boring and unbelievable; however, in 1933 it was a huge hit. The technology used in making this film was a huge leap forward. Many... Full review

since it was made over 70 years ago, i ouldn't consider it a big thriller, don't get me wrong. it was a good movie but visuals weren't interesting only because of the age. but i would rate it a B sine... Full review

King King has a dramatic and tenseful feel to its meaningful story and shows how much heart it really has.... Full review

This is no doubt the greatest horror flick of its time and of all time. Even to this day it remains one of the greatest monster movies of all time. Well paced, great acting, great story, and outstanding special effects. This... Full review

Long live the one and only King! Kong, that is. Long live Fay Wray, scream-queen éternelle! Let us not forget the alchemists behind this spellbinding magic potion: Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B Schoedsack, producers and directors. Hail! And a standing... Full review

Having seen this movie in the day of "rabbit ears" TV,black and white film leads to one's imagination. For 1933, it was as reel as one could get.... Full review

Rambo was an Outstanding movie. It deserves better than a C- and better than a B. that is why I give it an A+.... Full review

This movie is interesting from beggining to end. Thoug the visual effects look cheap, you should appreciate them for what they were and where they came from.... Full review

the black and white king kong is the best, the new one may show you computer effects that will blow your socks off but the original definetly shows you the blood sweat and tears.... Full review

For movie fanatics, the original "King Kong" is the stuff that dreams are made of. Thanks to O'Brien's skill, Kong runs a gamut of emotion that would put many real actors to shame. ... Full Review

It also allows for dramatic and expanded dinosaur encounters on Skull Island, and several touching and humorous scenes between Ann and Kong. The visual effects are spotty some are amazing, others obvious but no more so than most films nowadays. ... Full Review

There, they meet hostile native tribesmen, a plethora of prehistoric monsters, and eventually the great Kong. There is, for instance, the well-worn gimmick of holding off the introduction of the monster, in this case Kong, until well into the picture. ... Full Review

Seeing happy Kong is one of those things I just never thought I'd see. It is most definitely my 2nd favorite KING KONG film. What is precious about the original Kong is that everyone respects Kong. I love this KING KONG. ... Full Review

Well, it is a pretty good movie. The live action-CGI blending may not be seamless, but Kong is another great leap forward in the development of all-digital characters. As stupefyingly horrendous as I found that movie, and as much ... Full Review

He rampaged through New York and scaled the Empire State Building with Fay Wray in one hand, yet the real King Kong failed to terrify London yesterday - because he is less than two feet tall. ... Full Article

According to Variety Spirit Pictures picked up the rights to the book Kong: King of Skull Island as well as a project that was initially put together by special effects wizard Ray Harryhausen. ... Full Article

PORTSMOUTH - "King Kong" will be shown on the big screen Wednesday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m. at The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth. ... Full Article

If you were to go through your CD collection, how many movie soundtracks would you find? Of you were to peruse your iPod, how many songs from movies would you find? ... Full Article

In King Kong (1933), protagonist Carl Denham (Robert Armstrong) proclaims to an eager audience that "seeing is believing." Denham, however, is wrong-seeing is only part of believing, as knowing also plays a key part. ... Full Article

Described, when first released in 1933, as 'The Eighth Wonder of the World', 'King Kong' must have been as amazing in its time as 'The Incredibles', 'Shrek', and 'Toy Story' - in terms of special effects. ... Full Article