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King Kong
2005 188 min United States of America, New Zealand, Germany PG-13 12+
★8.1
Adventure, Drama, Action
Director: Peter Jackson
🎭 Based on
«King Kong»
Trailers
Description
In 1933 New York, an overly ambitious movie producer coerces his cast and hired ship crew to travel to mysterious Skull Island, where they encounter Kong, a giant ape who is immediately smitten with the leading lady.
Budget:
$207M
US Gross:
$218.08M
Worldwide:
$562.36M
Starring
Naomi Watts
Actor
Jack Black
Actor
Adrien Brody
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2006
— Best Director
Saturn Awards 2006
— Best Actress
Saturn Awards 2006
— Best Visual Effects
Saturn Awards 2006
— Best Director
Saturn Awards 2006
— Best Actress
Saturn Awards 2006
— Best Visual Effects
Saturn Awards 2006
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Academy Awards 2006
— Best Sound
Academy Awards 2006
— Best Sound Editing
Academy Awards 2006
— Best Visual Effects
BAFTA 2006
— Best Visual Effects
BAFTA 2006
— Best Sound
BAFTA 2006
— Best Production Design
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2006
— Best Picture
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2006
— Best Fight
Georges Awards 2006
— Best Blockbuster
Saturn Awards 2007
— Best Special DVD Edition
Saturn Awards 2006
— Best Fantasy Film
Saturn Awards 2006
— Best Screenplay
Saturn Awards 2006
— Best Costume Design
MTV Russia Movie Awards 2006
— Best International Feature Film
Key opinion
Peter Jackson’s King Kong is widely regarded as a visually spectacular and emotionally resonant reimagining of the classic tale. While the performances and technical achievements are frequently praised, the film's substantial three-hour runtime remains a point of contention among viewers.
| Acting | Naomi Watts delivers a powerful, emotive performance that serves as the film's primary emotional anchor. | |
| Production | The film utilizes cutting-edge special effects and immersive production design to create a believable and breathtaking version of Skull Island. | |
| Emotion | The narrative successfully captures the tragic, empathetic bond between Kong and Ann Darrow, grounding the spectacle in genuine pathos. | |
| Runtime | The three-hour runtime is a divisive element; some viewers feel the extended duration allows for necessary depth, while others find the pacing sluggish and excessive. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the action sequences are split, with some praising the adrenaline-fueled set pieces while others criticize the CGI execution and length of specific sequences, such as the dinosaur stampede. |