CGI was used wisely back then, not overdosing it as it is currently. The part where Ann dances for Kong really gives him personality, we see he has the typical behavior and intelligence of a gorilla he just is a super size gorilla. It showed he understood what no was and while he did give a toddler temper-tantrum it showed yes intelligent but up to a young child.
Which is why I think if Hayes hadn’t shot Kong at any point he may have lived. Kong only really gets violent when someone attacks him or is in his territory. Granted it wasn’t until the 70s that people were learning more about gorilla behavior so natural that every day people would not know anything at this time. Especially as gorillas already give a i will crush you vibe even if they are vegetarians.
Lol, i knew the bug scene would gross you out. Worst part is how huge those things are. Oh and as for what they were I think some were crickets or locusts and then the things that ate Gollum were leeches.
As for when Ann tries to go back to him when Kong is going after her and Jack the first time, it is because she knew he was good. He was keeping her a bit too much but one he was all by himself and lonely. Two he is protective over her and after the T-Rex attack Ann is bound to have connected with him.
This movie is what got my love for Kong started, yes Godzilla is cool, but he doesn’t have those big brown eyes that warm your heart and doesn’t laugh like Kong. And like many movies where humans destroy anything unique or strange, it got my blood boiling with rage seeing the way people treated Kong. From the New Yorkers to the people on the ship, worst was those stepping on him after he had died. Cant wait to see your other kaiju reactions.
Kayla
2022-11-10 04:52:37 +0000 UTC
This was the first movie to really destroy me and Kong was the first ape i adored and later on came Caesar. I wanted to complain to the makers when i first watched this as a child, especially when i heard the original ended with Kong being sent back to his island instead of being killed by stupid, greedy humans. Only been able to watch this movie a few times because the ending honestly make me break down. I always feel for animals more than humans, especially Apes since they're my favourite animals.
I'm actually one of those people who rooted for Anne to stay with Kong. I believe the true love story was between her & kong, not her and Jack, even he seemed to notice how distraught & heartbroken she was on the boat, over Kongs inhuman capture. That's why she yelled to let her stay with Kong.
I honestly hated Jack Black with a passion in this movie and blamed him mostly for Kong death. Also King Kong wasn't eating any people I'm sure, he's a vegetarian.
Really hope u react to Kong Skull Island though as thats not depressing like this one is lol and its connected to the Godzilla movies too, which im slowly catch up on, so i can finally watch Kong vs Godzilla movie.
Chantelle Miles
2022-11-01 20:45:27 +0000 UTC
The "natives" on the stage were white actors. It was done for the purpose of historical accuracy because that's how it would have been done in the very racist 1930s; they would not have black actors on stage in a theatre of that caliber, most likely. But no, it's NOT okay. I understand why it was done, and I know it was a bold choice for Peter Jackson to make, but I agree it's not okay. That's one time a historical inaccuracy would have been just fine.
While this movie had its ups and downs, the one you should really see along with the earlier versions from the 30s and the 50s, is Kong: Skull Island. That's when things start to get *really* good. This 2005 film didn't get a sequel, but Kong: Skull Island is an excellent reboot and leads to other films.
RavenLord
2022-10-31 08:24:39 +0000 UTC
Hey Cody a new Halloween 🎃 movie came out called The Curse of Bridge Hollow if you wanna check it out?
Jackosaurus
2022-10-30 11:49:22 +0000 UTC
It was the 1930s, the Great Depression. My dad was born during that time.
King Kong was my introduction into monster movies and, technically, horror movies, though I wouldn't necessarily classify it as horror. I was about 6 years old, and HBO aired the 1950s version of King Kong! I was fascinated. We didn't have HBO as part of our cable deal, but once in awhile, HBO would offer a free month and clear up, to try to convince people to subscribe. Now, I stream it on my computer. What a change from how it was! Anyway, during one of those free months, King Kong played.
RavenLord
2022-10-30 00:02:12 +0000 UTC
Wanted to say I'm a bit of a history nut, so I love the time period pieces movies. And I believe it's in the 1920s, during the Great Depression.