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Merolliv I really wanted to like this movie. I feel terribly cynical trashing it, and that's why I'm giving it a middling 5. Actually, I'm giving it a 5 because there were some superb performances.

Senteur As somebody who had not heard any of this before, it became a curious phenomenon to sit and watch a film and slowly have the realities begin to click into place.

Stephanie There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

loganalaxanian I was a huge fan of the King Kong directed by Peter Jackson and thought there was no way I would end up enjoying this movie. I was wrong. This film would be considered bad to people nowadays due to the cheesy acting and visual effects but I'd have to disagree. This movie was way ahead of its time by tricking the audience with great edits and illusions that you would find yourself wondering how they did it. I'm still sad how this story ends but I still recommend this film.

Julian R. White What can I say about the original 1933 King Kong? Well for one, it was one of the very first films to spark my interest in the classic giant monster movies that I enjoy today. in 1933, the film industry was doing pretty well, but the scenery in this film is one I hadn't seen an any other movie of its time. It was simply spectacular. The stop-motion action in the movie was well ahead of it's time as well, with exceptionally good movement rates, especially for such an older film. Although Fay Wray tends to scream for 90% of the film, you can get past that when you sit back to appreciate how much planning and money went into this film. I remember watching this movie as a child and just being totally amazed with the idea of an island home to prehistoric monsters and a giant gorilla, as well as hostile natives. What more could you ask for in a film about monsters? It remains one of my all time favorites even today.Film Fun Fact: It is said that this film was a favorite of Adolf Hitler.

leplatypus I saw this classic while i was a kid and my first feelings still continue today while i'm an adult: the clash of civilization / nature is really gripping and the violence of every side is frightening… It's amazing to see that in the 30s, the movies language was already finished because except for the special effects, this movie equals (and sometimes beats) all current productions: the story is clear, direct, intriguing, the cast is talented and the characters totally recognizable and there is a real, deep craft to build the sets (i really like when they are climbing down the cliff and you can see on the horizon the boat and the big door)! The score really supports what happens on screen, either action, romance or communication... As for the effects, this movie is the proof that CGI are not the miracle: computers weren't invented then however King Kong (and its bestiary) looks alive and with feelings! You are afraid for Ann and then you are afraid for King Kong... In a way, there is as much emotion and care here than with the best Cameron or LOTR trilogy! So it's really a masterpiece and each year the movie gets older, it adds value as this happens in an America more and more distant... For sure today dumb people would criticize the racial prejudices as whatever you can write is considered as an attack!

swilliky The movie that started it all for the giant monkey tramping through New York after being captured from his native island, the 1933 film is a classic with obvious problems way beyond the dated special effects. Still, I could see how at the time viewers were entranced by the exotic location and the tale of a giant monkey with special effect never seen before. The film begins with director Jack Denham (Robert Armstrong) discussing how to get a woman for his film to make it a romance and sell more with Captain Englehorn (Frank Reicher). He discovers Ann Darrow (Fay Wray) stealing a meal and proposes a deal to bring her along.Ann catches the eye of Jack Driscoll (Bruce Cabot) who falls for her quickly. They travel across the ocean to a hidden island where the native people also become obsessed with Ann. They sneak aboard the ship and capture her preparing to sacrifice her to the mysterious monster called Kong. The ceremony brings the stop-motion monkey who snatches Ann and runs often into the jungle pursued by the crew of the ship. The crew of white men encounters dinosaurs and dangers throughout the foliage. They quickly realize they are in over their heads.Check out more of this review and others at swilliky.com