King Kong

**TheOldSalt** · 12-16-2005, 12:40 AM

All I can say is WOW!

Well, that's not true. I'll add that this 3 hour long megaflick HAS no slow, dull, boring parts. It's totally gripping all the way through.
Jack Black portrays his slimy character flawlessly, as does everyone else.

The dinosaurs aren't as good as the Jurassic Park ones, but they're pretty close. Kong, on the other hand, looks fantastic. It's easy to see that he's had a hard life.
Kong's facial expressions convey volumes. He doesn't need to speak to let us know exactly what he's saying. They really did a phenomenal job of that.

There are a lot of major action sequences, some of which you've seen on TV by now and many more which were complete surprises. Everything on Skull island is big, bad, and super-creepy. Even the crickets are some sort of super mutant death-crickets.

There are also a lot of very funny moments. Some of them might not have been intended to be as hilarious as they were, which only makes them funnier. When you see it, think "nope, not her..nope, not her either..dangit, how many bighaired screaming blondes are IN this town anyway?" when Kong goes on his rampage and you'll see what I mean.

Of course, King Kong is not a comedy. It's a tragedy, and for every giggle there's a sniffle. We watch Kong have the most fun he's ever had in his life, and then we watch him die like a dog. Whoops, sorry for that spoiler; yes the big ape dies at the end. My apologies to the two of you who didn't know that.

You GOTS to go see this amazing flick. It's kinda depressing at the end, but wow, what a ride until then.

**Cichlid Man** · 12-16-2005, 05:38 AM

I'm going to see it tommorow. Looks like a splendid show.

**Baby_Baby** · 12-16-2005, 04:28 PM

looks great. can't wait. thanx for the review =)

**Cichlid Man** · 12-23-2005, 02:16 PM

I saw KK on wednesday. I have to say that it was one of the best films I've ever seen! It's nothing like the original, only the bit when king kong shakes the men off of the tree into a deep trench, and at the end when KK is on the empire state building. Though the second version in 1976, KK climbs to the top of the twin towers because they are a similar structure to the stone pillers in which he lived near on the island.
Though I never new how they got King Kong from Skull island to New York.
Anyway, it was an extremely good film and I can't explain just how good it was because it was so amazing.

flamingo · 12-23-2005, 04:38 PM

hmmm... i want to see it now!

I saw a 15 minute sneak peek and it was really boing... he picked this chick up and ran to a cliff....they sat there and stared at eachother for 10 minutes and that was it...

fishboy · 12-23-2005, 06:59 PM

it is great!!!! I went woth some friends and we never got bored, though my one friend has a habit of shouting a funny remark every once and awhile. I was a mazed to see Jack Black actualy acting, I haven't taken him seriously since i bought his abum, Tenacious D. The effects are amazing, kong looks so life like! Though they don't show the method of transporting kong, if you look at the ship it has a large and empty deck taking up the front half of the ship. It's my theory that Kong was placed hear, tied down, and continuely drugged on their return journey. Though I just can't fathem how they got him on the ship. It's sssooooo worth the money, I never go to the movies because it cost $7.50 around here but I was so glad I shelled it out for this!!!

fishboy · 12-23-2005, 07:01 PM

man i sounded like i believed that this was a true event based on my theory of transportation, don't worry I'm not crazy....well.....not that crazy

BettaMommy · 12-24-2005, 12:53 AM

I also thought this movie was amazing. It was really long, but totally worth it. The ending made me want to cry and it really makes you see how people really are. If there really was a gorilla this large there would be people out there trying to do the same.

Lexus · 12-27-2005, 08:02 PM

I agree very very good flick!!

Chazwick · 12-27-2005, 08:25 PM

I didn't like it so much

I think once you know the story line, then the Kong era is over for you, the originals, for their time, were very good movies, though - this WON'T be one i'm going to buy lol
PS: Jack Black and Adrien Brody are all this movie has going for them.. even the CGI is a little..iff-niff.

leveldrummer · 12-27-2005, 10:40 PM

WAIT WAIT WAIT.... THE OLD SALT??? KONG DIES? DAMNIT!!! THANKS FOR RUINING IT!! just kiddin, i thought it was great. it was much closer to the original than the second one, and im glad there wasnt any clay-mation this time. NOW IF WE CAN JUST TALK HOLLYWOOD INTO REMAKING CLASH OF THE TITANS!!! CAN I GET A HELL YEA??

BettaMommy · 12-27-2005, 11:06 PM

Getting Hollywood to remake Clash of the Titans?? What in the world is Clash of the Titans??

**Baby_Baby** · 12-28-2005, 07:03 AM

OMG don't ask! that moive sucks! I had to watch it in drama class when we we're doing greek mythology. total bordem! but thats just because its old and the "graphics" suck. lol

leveldrummer · 12-28-2005, 11:02 AM

what the heck is wrong with you people?? WHAT IS CLASH OF THE TITANS? WHAT??!!
its a really old movie with graphics equal to the original king kong, it has a great story line, just crummy actors and even worse special effects. i think with the current swell in remake movies, that would be a great candidate. it use to come on all the time when i was growing up, that and beast master, lots of old crummy movies. haha check it out, but beware, it really needs a remake.

**TheOldSalt** · 12-28-2005, 11:24 AM

Clash was a mishmash of greek mythology bits strung together into a single storyline. Perseus, played by Harry Hamlin, was the primary focus as I recall.
It was really cheesy, even for it's time. Remade today, maybe by the same people who have been cranking out flicks like Troy, Gladiator, & Alexander but with good special effects, it just might not suck too much. heck, if the guys who made Hercules & Xena, Warrior Princess made it, it would still rock even with that level of goofy graphics. ( which should tell you just how bad Clash of the Titans looked. )

On a tangent, Troy was a major disappointment. Don't go see it expecting Homer's Illyad, because it doesn't even come close. Ah, The Illyad..now there's a movie I'd like to see made with modern technique.

Anyway, yeah, Clash of the Titans could stand to be remade, and I'd watch it if it was. In fact, there's a lot of stuff I'd like to see remade.

**Baby_Baby** · 12-28-2005, 12:55 PM

Clash of the titans was sad to say the least. And you're right, we do need some more remake movies. Illyad, man that would be just plain awesome. Maybe with Russle Crowe

**Cichlid Man** · 12-28-2005, 04:07 PM

I think they should remake "Independence Day", that was a crap film.

**Baby_Baby** · 12-28-2005, 06:53 PM

ya it was. it was worse than crap. it was decroded crap. lol

Chazwick · 12-28-2005, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cichlid Man

I think they should remake "Independence Day", that was crap film.

I loved that =)

**Scuba Kid** · 12-28-2005, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cichlid Man

I think they should remake "Independence Day", that was crap film.

aww, i like that movie. lol :P

12-16-2005, 12:40 AM	#1
TheOldSalt Darth Ichthyos Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,358	King Kong All I can say is WOW! Well, that's not true. I'll add that this 3 hour long megaflick HAS no slow, dull, boring parts. It's totally gripping all the way through. Jack Black portrays his slimy character flawlessly, as does everyone else. The dinosaurs aren't as good as the Jurassic Park ones, but they're pretty close. Kong, on the other hand, looks fantastic. It's easy to see that he's had a hard life. Kong's facial expressions convey volumes. He doesn't need to speak to let us know exactly what he's saying. They really did a phenomenal job of that. There are a lot of major action sequences, some of which you've seen on TV by now and many more which were complete surprises. Everything on Skull island is big, bad, and super-creepy. Even the crickets are some sort of super mutant death-crickets. There are also a lot of very funny moments. Some of them might not have been intended to be as hilarious as they were, which only makes them funnier. When you see it, think "nope, not her..nope, not her either..dangit, how many bighaired screaming blondes are IN this town anyway?" when Kong goes on his rampage and you'll see what I mean. Of course, King Kong is not a comedy. It's a tragedy, and for every giggle there's a sniffle. We watch Kong have the most fun he's ever had in his life, and then we watch him die like a dog. Whoops, sorry for that spoiler; yes the big ape dies at the end. My apologies to the two of you who didn't know that. You GOTS to go see this amazing flick. It's kinda depressing at the end, but wow, what a ride until then.

12-16-2005, 05:38 AM	#2
Cichlid Man Super moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,100	I'm going to see it tommorow. Looks like a splendid show. __________________ If you have a big enough tank with enough hiding places, pH of around 7, you can keep virtually any fish together as long as all the fish are around the same size and these two groups of fish are avioded: Serrasalmus Tetradon(figure eights and dwarfs are the exception). I keep a successful community of fish in a 4 foot tank including the following families: Cichlids, tetras, loaches, gouramis, barbs, rainbows, livebearers, killiefish, catfish, puffers.

12-16-2005, 04:28 PM	#3
Baby_Baby Friendly Neighborhood Mod Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tulsa Posts: 3,681	looks great. can't wait. thanx for the review =) __________________ *Why do you have to "put your two cents in"... but it's only a "penny for your thoughts"? Where's that extra penny going to?*

12-23-2005, 02:16 PM	#4
Cichlid Man Super moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,100	I saw KK on wednesday. I have to say that it was one of the best films I've ever seen! It's nothing like the original, only the bit when king kong shakes the men off of the tree into a deep trench, and at the end when KK is on the empire state building. Though the second version in 1976, KK climbs to the top of the twin towers because they are a similar structure to the stone pillers in which he lived near on the island. Though I never new how they got King Kong from Skull island to New York. Anyway, it was an extremely good film and I can't explain just how good it was because it was so amazing. __________________ If you have a big enough tank with enough hiding places, pH of around 7, you can keep virtually any fish together as long as all the fish are around the same size and these two groups of fish are avioded: Serrasalmus Tetradon(figure eights and dwarfs are the exception). I keep a successful community of fish in a 4 foot tank including the following families: Cichlids, tetras, loaches, gouramis, barbs, rainbows, livebearers, killiefish, catfish, puffers.

12-23-2005, 04:38 PM	#5
flamingo One Word: Croutons. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 17 Posts: 1,899	hmmm... i want to see it now! I saw a 15 minute sneak peek and it was really boing... he picked this chick up and ran to a cliff....they sat there and stared at eachother for 10 minutes and that was it... __________________ If you put "u" instead of typing out the actual, shocking, three letter word... i'm not going to read your ramblings. I'm so behind it's not even funny.

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12-23-2005, 06:59 PM	#6
fishboy Custom User Title Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 17 Posts: 1,656	it is great!!!! I went woth some friends and we never got bored, though my one friend has a habit of shouting a funny remark every once and awhile. I was a mazed to see Jack Black actualy acting, I haven't taken him seriously since i bought his abum, Tenacious D. The effects are amazing, kong looks so life like! Though they don't show the method of transporting kong, if you look at the ship it has a large and empty deck taking up the front half of the ship. It's my theory that Kong was placed hear, tied down, and continuely drugged on their return journey. Though I just can't fathem how they got him on the ship. It's sssooooo worth the money, I never go to the movies because it cost $7.50 around here but I was so glad I shelled it out for this!!! __________________ It is only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything

12-23-2005, 07:01 PM	#7
fishboy Custom User Title Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 17 Posts: 1,656	man i sounded like i believed that this was a true event based on my theory of transportation, don't worry I'm not crazy....well.....not that crazy __________________ It is only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything

12-24-2005, 12:53 AM	#8
BettaMommy Owner of Shea's Cavies Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: USA Age: 18 Posts: 243	I also thought this movie was amazing. It was really long, but totally worth it. The ending made me want to cry and it really makes you see how people really are. If there really was a gorilla this large there would be people out there trying to do the same. __________________ ...Unfortunately Fishless... 1 Tiel named Freckles 1 Mini-Dachshund named Danny 3 Cats named Molly, Kovu, and Pharah 5 Guinea Pigs named Timothy, Toby, Kadari, Bambi, and London Marie Fuzzbutt 1 soon to be rat named Snuffles

12-27-2005, 08:02 PM	#9
Lexus Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 22 Posts: 2,406	I agree very very good flick!! __________________ 55 Gallon 2 Blood Parrots 2 Angelfish 1 Fantail Goldfish 46 Gallon 1 Albino Bristlenose 2 Angelfish 4 African Dwarf Frogs 4 Black Skirt Tetras 5 Zebra Danios 8 Tiger Barbs 9 Neon Tetras 13 Assorted Corys 29 Gallon 8 Daffodil Cichlids & fry 1 Electric Blue Crayfish 10 Gallon 2 Snails

12-27-2005, 08:25 PM	#10
Chazwick <3 Break it... Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Inside Your Skull <3 Age: 17 Posts: 404	I didn't like it so much I think once you know the story line, then the Kong era is over for you, the originals, for their time, were very good movies, though - this WON'T be one i'm going to buy lol PS: Jack Black and Adrien Brody are all this movie has going for them.. even the CGI is a little..iff-niff. __________________ In my dreams I’m dying all the time, As I wake it’s kaleidoscopic mind, I never meant to hurt you, I never meant to lie, So this is goodbye, This is goodbye, Tell the truth you never wanted me, Tell me, In my dreams I’m jealous all the time, As I wake I’m going out of my mind, Going out of my mind... ♥

12-27-2005, 10:40 PM	#11
leveldrummer something like a pimp Join Date: May 2005 Location: atlanta Age: 29 Posts: 1,933	WAIT WAIT WAIT.... THE OLD SALT??? KONG DIES? DAMNIT!!! THANKS FOR RUINING IT!! just kiddin, i thought it was great. it was much closer to the original than the second one, and im glad there wasnt any clay-mation this time. NOW IF WE CAN JUST TALK HOLLYWOOD INTO REMAKING CLASH OF THE TITANS!!! CAN I GET A HELL YEA??

12-27-2005, 11:06 PM	#12
BettaMommy Owner of Shea's Cavies Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: USA Age: 18 Posts: 243	Getting Hollywood to remake Clash of the Titans?? What in the world is Clash of the Titans?? __________________ ...Unfortunately Fishless... 1 Tiel named Freckles 1 Mini-Dachshund named Danny 3 Cats named Molly, Kovu, and Pharah 5 Guinea Pigs named Timothy, Toby, Kadari, Bambi, and London Marie Fuzzbutt 1 soon to be rat named Snuffles

12-28-2005, 07:03 AM	#13
Baby_Baby Friendly Neighborhood Mod Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tulsa Posts: 3,681	OMG don't ask! that moive sucks! I had to watch it in drama class when we we're doing greek mythology. total bordem! but thats just because its old and the "graphics" suck. lol __________________ *Why do you have to "put your two cents in"... but it's only a "penny for your thoughts"? Where's that extra penny going to?*

12-28-2005, 11:02 AM	#14
leveldrummer something like a pimp Join Date: May 2005 Location: atlanta Age: 29 Posts: 1,933	what the heck is wrong with you people?? WHAT IS CLASH OF THE TITANS? WHAT??!! its a really old movie with graphics equal to the original king kong, it has a great story line, just crummy actors and even worse special effects. i think with the current swell in remake movies, that would be a great candidate. it use to come on all the time when i was growing up, that and beast master, lots of old crummy movies. haha check it out, but beware, it really needs a remake.

12-28-2005, 11:24 AM	#15
TheOldSalt Darth Ichthyos Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,358	Clash was a mishmash of greek mythology bits strung together into a single storyline. Perseus, played by Harry Hamlin, was the primary focus as I recall. It was really cheesy, even for it's time. Remade today, maybe by the same people who have been cranking out flicks like Troy, Gladiator, & Alexander but with good special effects, it just might not suck too much. heck, if the guys who made Hercules & Xena, Warrior Princess made it, it would still rock even with that level of goofy graphics. ( which should tell you just how bad Clash of the Titans looked. ) On a tangent, Troy was a major disappointment. Don't go see it expecting Homer's Illyad, because it doesn't even come close. Ah, The Illyad..now there's a movie I'd like to see made with modern technique. Anyway, yeah, Clash of the Titans could stand to be remade, and I'd watch it if it was. In fact, there's a lot of stuff I'd like to see remade.

12-28-2005, 12:55 PM	#16
Baby_Baby Friendly Neighborhood Mod Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tulsa Posts: 3,681	Clash of the titans was sad to say the least. And you're right, we do need some more remake movies. Illyad, man that would be just plain awesome. Maybe with Russle Crowe __________________ *Why do you have to "put your two cents in"... but it's only a "penny for your thoughts"? Where's that extra penny going to?*

12-28-2005, 04:07 PM	#17
Cichlid Man Super moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,100	I think they should remake "Independence Day", that was a crap film. __________________ If you have a big enough tank with enough hiding places, pH of around 7, you can keep virtually any fish together as long as all the fish are around the same size and these two groups of fish are avioded: Serrasalmus Tetradon(figure eights and dwarfs are the exception). I keep a successful community of fish in a 4 foot tank including the following families: Cichlids, tetras, loaches, gouramis, barbs, rainbows, livebearers, killiefish, catfish, puffers. Last edited by Cichlid Man; 12-29-2005 at 04:29 AM.

12-28-2005, 06:53 PM	#18
Baby_Baby Friendly Neighborhood Mod Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tulsa Posts: 3,681	ya it was. it was worse than crap. it was decroded crap. lol __________________ *Why do you have to "put your two cents in"... but it's only a "penny for your thoughts"? Where's that extra penny going to?*

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