The King Of Kong DVD

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...This film is the one that everyone can remember getting them hooked on science fiction movies. For me the first time I saw this I was blown away by how realistic King Kong looked. The storyline is fantastic for 1933, telling how the beast falls in love with the woman (Fay Wray) and loses everything for her. The special effects for fantastic for 1933 and created by Willis O’Brien. This film also is the film that got the greatest effects genius of all time Ray Harryhausen interested so deserves even more credit. This is a timeless masterpiece of cinematography.... Read review

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Advantages: Fantastic action scenes and special effects
Disadvantages: Some missing bits

...“King Kong” is a great DVD, aimed at all ages 12 and over. It is an amazing film to watch for anyone who watches it, but can be scary at moments. There are lots of scenes in King Kong that can be funny and hilarious (seeing King Kong, the giant ape, jumping through the sky, demolishing everything in its way,) but at the same time it also achieves terrible horror, seeing King Kong destroying and rampaging through towns and streets, destroying everything and anything. It never gets boring—Kong’s dramatic style and episodes makes every part of the film intriguing and exciting. Kong is a huge giant ape. He rampages through cities destroying everything in his path. He is very tall, wide and looks menacing. He wipes the tops off houses and brings aeroplanes down to the ground in anger. He is a man-eating beast, making the movie what it is... Read review

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Advantages: Classic film, started a genre
Disadvantages: Might not impress today's audience

...The original film of "King Kong" must be one of the greatest films ever made. This has little to do with its acting or plot (no matter how many times it gets ripped off) but due to the central figure of Kong himself. I love the kind of stop-animation effects typified by this film and the work of Ray Harryhausen, and find them far more effective than all the realistic digital computer effects that so many millions of dollars are poured into today. Not only is Kong a convincing monster but he also comes over as a fully developed character in his own right. From the care he takes of Fay Wray to his final anger as he is shot down in modern America. Kong can be viewed as a symbol of repressed sexuality, perhaps even the repressed desires of the male lead, and as a symbol of the exploitation of modern society. The pathos of the film... Read review

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Advantages: Great Film
Disadvantages: None really

...Director: Merian C Cooper, Ernest B Schoedsack Writer: James A Creelman, Ruth Rose Stars: Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong, Bruce Cabot Length: 104 minutes There is Two-Disc Special Edition:- Contents of DVD1 include: The newly restored and digitally remastered original 1933 film. Optional subtitles in English, French and Spanish The documentary: I'm Kong: The Exploits of Merian C. Cooper 2005 Commentaries by stop-motion animator Ray Harryhausen and Ken Ralston, Merian C. Cooper, Ernest B. Schoedsack, Ruth Rose, Fay Wray and Robert Armstrong Merian C. Cooper Movies Trailer Gallery Contents of DVD2 include: RKO Production 601: The Making of Kong, Eighth Wonder of the World: Multi Part Documentary containing:- The Origins of "King Kong" Willis O'Brien and "Creation" Cameras Roll on Kong, The Eighth Wonder A Milestone in Visual Effects... Read review

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Advantages: Fantastic action scenes and special effects
Disadvantages: Some missing bits

...“King Kong” is a great DVD, aimed at all ages 12 and over. It is an amazing film to watch for anyone who watches it, but can be scary at moments. There are lots of scenes in King Kong that can be funny and hilarious (seeing King Kong, the giant ape, jumping through the sky, demolishing everything in its way,) but at the same time it also achieves terrible horror, seeing King Kong destroying and rampaging through towns and streets, destroying everything and anything. It never gets boring—Kong’s dramatic style and episodes makes every part of the film intriguing and exciting. Kong is a huge giant ape. He rampages through cities destroying everything in his path. He is very tall, wide and looks menacing. He wipes the tops off houses and brings aeroplanes down to the ground in anger. He is a man-eating beast, making the movie what it is... Read review

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Advantages: Another Toho movie on dvd
Disadvantages: No bonus features

...Takarada U.S. Screenplay by William J. Keenan US Producer Arthur Rankin Jr Production Toho Co LTD. Soundtrack The Late AKIRA IFUKUBE Features English Mono Subtitles none Color Run time 1hr 32 mins Contains mild violence. Overall this is a priceless DVD to add to your collection provided that you are into any of the following ......................... sci-fi comedy Dai Kaiju (Japanese for big monster) Akira Ifukube Godzilla Toho studios King Kong Robots I myself love this movie for a few reasons..................... I am a big Akira Ifukube music fan I am a big fan of the TOHO GODZILLA movies I am also a big Dai Kaiju fan as well I had all the 8 inch Bandai Dai Kaiju Godzilla vinyl figures from 1992 - 1995 Sadly my house was broken into back in 1995 and everything was stolen & can't be replaced.... Read review

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