Rooster_Ties Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 Just got back from seeing the new Kong movie about 10 minutes ago. Wow!! Loved it. A few of the fight scenes went on a bit long, but overall - I think the movie was nothing short of fantastic. Far exceeded my expectations. FWIW, I haven't seen any of the LOTR movies (not my cup of tea), but could not resist seeing Kong after seeing the trailer for it a few months ago. Simply amazing. Though I wouldn't root for it to win, I think a nomination for an Oscar for Best Picture would not be unwarranted. And it probably deserves every nomination it gets for special effects. Hadn't seen the original since I was in high school (mid 80's), and that was on the small screen (I'm afraid). Might have seen the 1976 version back in the day, but I only vaguely remember it (I was only 7 at the time). And if I did see the '76 version, then I probably saw it before I ever saw the original. Anyway, the version I saw tonight was thrilling, and as well-made a "Hollywood"-type movie as I've seen in years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceH Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 THREE hours????? What in the heck did Jackson fill all that extra time with? Long takes? Unnecessary dialog? Product placement? What? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster_Ties Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 The three hours flew by for me. In fact, I remember thinking -- about an hour into the picture -- that I was glad that it was gonna be three hours long. The only thing I might have cut back on was a couple of the fight scenes -- a few of which were really over the top. But I doubt I would have cut any more than 5 or 10 minutes (total) out of the whole film, if given the chance. Heck, I might even go back and see this one in the theater again - in another month or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Berger Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 I liked it. A little long -- the LOTR movies merited 3 hours, this didn't -- but very enjoyable. Dinosaurs rock. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 Okay, if you didn't know about the thing with the planes, I don't know what to tell you. Do you also not know what "Rosebud" is? It was the name William Randolph Hearst gave to Marion Davie's clitoris. Marion mentioned this to a "friend" while drunk, and somehow Orson heard about it....And now you know the rest of the story....Hope it doesn't ruin Citizen Kane for anyone! WELL!!! I for one am now convinced that your parents never married. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 THREE hours????? What in the heck did Jackson fill all that extra time with? Long takes? Unnecessary dialog? Product placement? What? Actually there is no "unnecessary dialogue" in the film. That's one of the things that impressed me most in the film. Most of the scenes between Naomi Watts and Kong are silent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster_Ties Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 Actually there is no "unnecessary dialogue" in the film. That's one of the things that impressed me most in the film. Most of the scenes between Naomi Watts and Kong are silent. I was also very impressed with the lack of dialogue. Lots of things are implied, but not stated outright - which is nearly always preferable (IMHO). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDK Posted December 31, 2005 Report Share Posted December 31, 2005 My favorite scene was when the monkey threw his poop - about the size of a small car - at the guy making faces at him... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted December 31, 2005 Report Share Posted December 31, 2005 Actually there is no "unnecessary dialogue" in the film. That's one of the things that impressed me most in the film. Most of the scenes between Naomi Watts and Kong are silent. I was also very impressed with the lack of dialogue. Lots of things are implied, but not stated outright - which is nearly always preferable (IMHO). Exactly. As I always tell my creative writing students, "Show. Don't tell." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man with the Golden Arm Posted December 31, 2005 Report Share Posted December 31, 2005 My favorite scene was when the monkey threw his poop - about the size of a small car - at the guy making faces at him... and it was a spot on spiral. must be that bamboo. watch out Eli! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted December 31, 2005 Report Share Posted December 31, 2005 My favorite scene was when the monkey threw his poop - about the size of a small car - at the guy making faces at him... Now I am interested enough to want to see the movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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