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King Kong (2005)

Updated: Jun 22

PG-13 | 3h 7min | 8/10 #action #adventure #drama

Parental Rating: PG-13 (Parents strongly cautioned – some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.)


 
 

➱ STORYLINE:

King Kong (2005) is an epic adventure film that follows filmmaker Carl Denham and his crew as they travel to the mysterious Skull Island to shoot a movie. There, they encounter a giant gorilla named Kong who becomes infatuated with the film's leading lady, Ann Darrow. After capturing Kong and bringing him to New York City, chaos ensues as Kong escapes and wreaks havoc in an attempt to reclaim Ann. The film explores themes of beauty and the beast, the exploitation of nature, and the human condition.


➱ STAFF REVIEW:

King Kong (2005), directed by Peter Jackson, is a visually stunning and emotionally powerful remake of the classic tale. The film's impressive special effects and breathtaking action sequences bring Kong and Skull Island to life in a way that is both awe-inspiring and terrifying. Naomi Watts delivers a captivating performance as Ann Darrow, while Andy Serkis's motion-capture portrayal of Kong adds depth and nuance to the giant ape. The film's rich storytelling, combined with its spectacular visuals, makes *King Kong* a memorable and thrilling cinematic experience.


➱ CREDITS:

Director:

- Peter Jackson

Writer:

- Fran Walsh

- Philippa Boyens

- Peter Jackson

Based on:

- The original 1933 screenplay by James Ashmore Creelman and Ruth Rose

Starring:

- Naomi Watts as Ann Darrow

- Jack Black as Carl Denham

- Adrien Brody as Jack Driscoll

- Andy Serkis as Kong / Lumpy

- Thomas Kretschmann as Captain Englehorn

- Colin Hanks as Preston

Produced by:

- Jan Blenkin

- Carolynne Cunningham

- Fran Walsh

- Peter Jackson

Cinematography: Andrew Lesnie

Edited by: Jamie Selkirk

Music by: James Newton Howard

Production Company:

- Universal Pictures

- WingNut Films

Distributed by:

- Universal Pictures

Release date: December 14, 2005

Run Time: 3h 7min

Country:

- United States

- New Zealand

Languages: English

Budget: $207 million

Box office: $562 million


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