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Released in 1933, King Kong, The Eighth Wonder of the World is the epitome of classic Hollywood magic. This movie has everything: action, adventure, romance, and a 35 foot tall gorilla with a fondness for blondes. The movie clocks in at 1:40 and is a true rollercoaster ride of a film, starting in New York Harbor which is the slow first climb and by the time you reach Skull Island and that first steep drop, the story doesn't let you catch your breath until the epic conclusion atop the newly completed Empire State Building.
The brainchild of Merian C. Cooper and Ernest Schoedsack, this film has been copied (most famously by the Toho Studios classic Godzilla) and remade countless times but nothing can compare to the original.
The star of the show is Kong Himself, deftly brought to life by the master of stop motion animation Willis O'Brien (mentor to the great Ray Harryhausen). Without Willis O'Brien the movie never could have been made.
If you have never seen the original 1933 classic, put it on your MUST SEE list and watch it soon, you won't regret it!!
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A pristine print of a true classic
The still pictures of Fay Wray are from the special feature, "Camera's Roll on King Kong the Eighth Wonder of the World." Wray was indeed the beauty counter parting the beast. The pencil art work displayed in the special features segments is way cool also. The special features are vast and detailed, thus making this Blue-Ray Disc of 1933s "King Kong" a real gem to own. There's an interview with Fay Wray decades after "King Kong" was released and so much more.Interviews with modern day film technicians praised the technical team of King Kong and said many of their basic techniques are still used to this day. The details of the 18 inch model of King King and stop motion photography are explained perfectly. I merely touched the tip of ice burg about the special features on this Blue-Ray Disc. Simply stated, the special features alone make this version of "King Kong" worth having."King Kong" was way ahead of it's time, and not just for the special effects. Early in this flick, Fay Wray struts her fabulous frame in a transparent top with no bra, a big no-no for main stream movies that was rigidly enforced by 1935, so 1933s "King Kong" is a true Pre-Code Hollywood film for ignoring the boundaries of sexuality and violence on the the movie screen upon its time.Screenplay writers James Creelman and Ruth Rose transformed Edgar Wallace and Merian C. Cooper's story into a cinematic masterpiece that cemented the ground work for solid story telling and captivating special effects. Fay Wray as Ann Darrow wanted Cary Grant as her leading man and said Bruce Cabot wasn't her ideal choice, but regardless, this 1933 flick contains realistic romance and the idea that only love can kill the beast.Robert Armstrong portrays a successful, yet controversial film maker, Carl Denham who cast's Ann Darrow as the female love interest for his next motion picture. Denham, Darrow and his entire film crew sail the vast seas to Skull Island, an uncharted island where the mighty Kong dwells. Kong's soul is caressed with love be the mere sight of Darrow (Wray) and when she's taken away from mighty beast, Kong roams the streets of New York with vengeance and a quest for sheer serenity. While on Skull Island, Kong combats dinosaurs and other giant beasts from millions of years ago. Bravo to Willis O' Brien, the technician who inspires the likes of today's special effects gurus.This 2022 restoration is fantastic. The sound is crisp and works very well on today's sound systems and the picture quality is amazing. The Overture before the credits is more than four minutes long before the opening credits even begin. Simple use the fast skip button on your DVD player once, and the opening credits roll, press fast skip once more, and the movie begins in its entirety.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2023
Interviews with modern day film technicians praised the technical team of King Kong and said many of their basic techniques are still used to this day. The details of the 18 inch model of King King and stop motion photography are explained perfectly. I merely touched the tip of ice burg about the special features on this Blue-Ray Disc. Simply stated, the special features alone make this version of "King Kong" worth having.
"King Kong" was way ahead of it's time, and not just for the special effects. Early in this flick, Fay Wray struts her fabulous frame in a transparent top with no bra, a big no-no for main stream movies that was rigidly enforced by 1935, so 1933s "King Kong" is a true Pre-Code Hollywood film for ignoring the boundaries of sexuality and violence on the the movie screen upon its time.
Screenplay writers James Creelman and Ruth Rose transformed Edgar Wallace and Merian C. Cooper's story into a cinematic masterpiece that cemented the ground work for solid story telling and captivating special effects. Fay Wray as Ann Darrow wanted Cary Grant as her leading man and said Bruce Cabot wasn't her ideal choice, but regardless, this 1933 flick contains realistic romance and the idea that only love can kill the beast.
Robert Armstrong portrays a successful, yet controversial film maker, Carl Denham who cast's Ann Darrow as the female love interest for his next motion picture. Denham, Darrow and his entire film crew sail the vast seas to Skull Island, an uncharted island where the mighty Kong dwells. Kong's soul is caressed with love be the mere sight of Darrow (Wray) and when she's taken away from mighty beast, Kong roams the streets of New York with vengeance and a quest for sheer serenity. While on Skull Island, Kong combats dinosaurs and other giant beasts from millions of years ago. Bravo to Willis O' Brien, the technician who inspires the likes of today's special effects gurus.
This 2022 restoration is fantastic. The sound is crisp and works very well on today's sound systems and the picture quality is amazing. The Overture before the credits is more than four minutes long before the opening credits even begin. Simple use the fast skip button on your DVD player once, and the opening credits roll, press fast skip once more, and the movie begins in its entirety.
A pristine print of a true classic
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2023
The still pictures of Fay Wray are from the special feature, "Camera's Roll on King Kong the Eighth Wonder of the World." Wray was indeed the beauty counter parting the beast. The pencil art work displayed in the special features segments is way cool also. The special features are vast and detailed, thus making this Blue-Ray Disc of 1933s "King Kong" a real gem to own. There's an interview with Fay Wray decades after "King Kong" was released and so much more.Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2023
Interviews with modern day film technicians praised the technical team of King Kong and said many of their basic techniques are still used to this day. The details of the 18 inch model of King King and stop motion photography are explained perfectly. I merely touched the tip of ice burg about the special features on this Blue-Ray Disc. Simply stated, the special features alone make this version of "King Kong" worth having.
"King Kong" was way ahead of it's time, and not just for the special effects. Early in this flick, Fay Wray struts her fabulous frame in a transparent top with no bra, a big no-no for main stream movies that was rigidly enforced by 1935, so 1933s "King Kong" is a true Pre-Code Hollywood film for ignoring the boundaries of sexuality and violence on the the movie screen upon its time.
Screenplay writers James Creelman and Ruth Rose transformed Edgar Wallace and Merian C. Cooper's story into a cinematic masterpiece that cemented the ground work for solid story telling and captivating special effects. Fay Wray as Ann Darrow wanted Cary Grant as her leading man and said Bruce Cabot wasn't her ideal choice, but regardless, this 1933 flick contains realistic romance and the idea that only love can kill the beast.
Robert Armstrong portrays a successful, yet controversial film maker, Carl Denham who cast's Ann Darrow as the female love interest for his next motion picture. Denham, Darrow and his entire film crew sail the vast seas to Skull Island, an uncharted island where the mighty Kong dwells. Kong's soul is caressed with love be the mere sight of Darrow (Wray) and when she's taken away from mighty beast, Kong roams the streets of New York with vengeance and a quest for sheer serenity. While on Skull Island, Kong combats dinosaurs and other giant beasts from millions of years ago. Bravo to Willis O' Brien, the technician who inspires the likes of today's special effects gurus.
This 2022 restoration is fantastic. The sound is crisp and works very well on today's sound systems and the picture quality is amazing. The Overture before the credits is more than four minutes long before the opening credits even begin. Simple use the fast skip button on your DVD player once, and the opening credits roll, press fast skip once more, and the movie begins in its entirety.
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Reviewed in Mexico on March 25, 2024
