There's something wrong with this community that has this one rated lower than the Peter Jackson debacle.

Wow

2 / 2 directing & technical aspect
1 / 1 story
.5 / 1 act I
1 / 1 act II
1 / 1 act III
1 / 1 acting
.5 / 1 writing
1 / 1 originality
0 / 1 lasting ability to make you think

0 / 0 misc

8 / 10

In watching this movie, and I'm talking about actually scrutinizing it intently, I was shocked at the amount and the extremity of the violence that was in the picture. Natives were being bitten, swallowed and purposely stepped upon by Kong. The sailors were chased, trampled and eaten by the dinosaurs and then we have all the New York City violence on top of it all where Kong tosses a woman to her death and bites on a bystander.

Also, for it being an "almost" 90 year old movie, the special effects STILL stand up rather well and STILL look convincingly realistic. In fact, I believe these FX are of a better quality than the 1976 remake and even comes close to the 2005 CGI version.

If you've never seen this classic, mostly because "who would want to watch that old-style claymation" or you can't watch anything not "in Living Color," you really need to give this one a try. For those of you that have seen it, let me urge you to rewatch it, possibly with some newly-opened eyes.

It should be noted right away that the 1933 film "King Kong" contains a number of sexist and racist moments. If you can't overlook this in older films, then you shouldn't catch up on this classic. Personally, I'm able to look past this in this case, and I'm actually thrilled, especially from a technical point of view. What was already possible here in 1933 with the creative use of special effects is astounding. Obviously, "King Kong" is the model for numerous monster films, including a high body count and quite a bit of mayhem. It doesn't even have to hide from many modern films, as "King Kong" is still quite watchable today. The iconic finale in New York is particularly impressive.

Pretty cool technical achievement, with even some genuinely solid moments. The moment when Kong breaks through the gate holds up to this day. Of course the effects are dated somewhat, but they hold up pretty well--nice mix of mattes, miniatures, stop motion, etc. What makes this one tough is the misogyny and the racism--you can see this as a kid and it's an adventure film but hard to avoid seeing the metaphors as an adult. Bummer.

Possibly the greatest monster movie ever made. It take 45 minutes for the monkey to tip his hat, but from there it is all action, adventure and more action! Dinosaurs, monsters, crazed action in the jungle and New York...somehow appears to be a period movie made much more recently than a modern movie made nearly a century ago. You need to see this film sometime, and probably many times, during your life.

Merian C. Cooper presents King Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World. When celebrated filmmaker Carl Denham goes in search of a legendary creature on a secret island he and his team end up on a fantastical adventure. It’s a fairly simple story that structures itself around a Beauty & the Beast theme, and this works in giving the film a certain old fashion charm. Additionally, the actions scenes are incredibly well-done, making for some exciting and iconic moments; such as Kong battling airplanes on the Empire State Building. Also, the film uses some interesting techniques that are able to blend stop-motion and live-action into the same scenes; creating a spectacular visual spectacle. Truly a wonder, King Kong stands as a cinematic classic that continues to thrill audiences.

It must of been incredible to see these effects back in the day. The movie still holds up pretty well but Peter Jackson's version will always be my version. I saw that one so many times as a kid. Still seeing this one make me appreciate it more and see how far we have come.

Lui è forte, potente, amato e temuto. E si presume, vedendolo così, anche ottimamente dotato. Che non guasta. Lei è bella e fragile, svenevole e isterica. Per lui è amore a prima vista, lei lo circuisce e lo porta via, nella grande città. Un giocattolo nuovo da mostrare ai suoi amici intellettuali. Poi si stufa e molla. Lui gli intellettuali li prenderebbe a schiaffoni, ma, depresso, si lascia andare e muore. Lei uno così non lo troverà mai più.

My favourite movie of all time. Imagine in 1933, sitting down to watch this when 15yrs earlier, cinema didn't even really exist! Short, brilliant pacing, outstanding cast and FX, that for the time, were nothing short of mind-blowing. I love this movie.