Rent King Kong (2005)
3.3 of 5 from 438 ratings
2h 59min
- General info
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- Synopsis:
- Naomi Watts, Adrien Brody and Jack Black star in this spectacular film filled with heart-pounding action, terrifying creatures and groundbreaking special effects unlike anything you've seen before! Get ready for breathtaking action in this thrilling epic adventure about a legendary gorilla captured on a treacherous island and brought to civilisation, where he faces the ultimate fight for survival.
- Actors:
- Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Colin Hanks, Andy Serkis, Evan Parke, Jamie Bell, Lobo Chan, John Sumner, Craig Hall, Kyle Chandler, William Johnson, Mark Hadlow, Geraldine Brophy, David Dennis, David Pittu, Pip Mushin, Jim Knobeloch, Ric Herbert
- Directors:
- Peter Jackson
- Producers:
- Jan Blenkin, Carolynne Cunningham, Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh
- Writers:
- Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, Merian C. Cooper, Edgar Wallace
- Others:
- Joe Letteri, Brian Van't Hul, Christian Rivers, Richard Taylor, Mike Hopkins, Dan Hennah, Grant Major, Simon Bright, Christopher Boyes, Michael Hedges, Michael Semanick, Hammond Peek, Ethan Van Der Ryn, Art Direction: Grant Major; Set Decoration: Dan Hennah and Simon Bright
- Studio:
- Universal Pictures
- Genres:
- Action & Adventure, Horror, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Thrillers
- Collections:
- 10 Films to Watch if You Like: King Kong, 12 Films of Christmas Present, 2006, CinemaParadiso.co.uk Through Time, Holidays Film Collection, Top 10 Best Picture Follow-Ups, Top Films
- Awards:
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 09/03/2009
- Run Time:
- 187 minutes
- Languages:
- English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, French DTS 5.1, German DTS 5.1, Italian DTS 5.1, Japanese DTS 5.1, Spanish DTS 5.1
- Subtitles:
- Danish, Dutch, English Hard of Hearing, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 2.35:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- Bonus:
- Includes Both Theatrical And Extended Cuts
- Extended Feature Commentary With Director/Co-Writer Peter Jackson And Co-Writer/Co-Producer Philippa Boyens
- Picture In Picture
- The Art Galleries
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 24/07/2017
- Run Time:
- 187 minutes
- Languages:
- English DTS Headphone: X, English DTS:X, French DTS 5.1
- Subtitles:
- Danish, Dutch, English Hard of Hearing, Finnish, French, Norwegian, Swedish
- DVD Regions:
- Region 2
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 2.35:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
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Reviews (3) of King Kong
good movie - King Kong review by CP Customer
Great special effects.
The editing could have more discipline,twenty minutes too long.
Jack Black was a good choice.
0 out of 3 members found this review helpful.
As good as the original - King Kong review by CP Customer
It's rare that such an old film as the original King Kong is still watchable today, but it is. So the fact this remake is as enjoyable to watch AND includes a very beliveable Ape is a remarkable acheivement, hats off to Peter Jackson and smeagle!
0 out of 1 members found this review helpful.
Another Big Ape Film - King Kong review by Alphaville
Like George Lucas, Peter Jackson was a promising director before he got side-tracked into playing with cgi. Making Kong more realistic merely highlights the ridiculousness of the tale. At least a man in an ape suit or a Godzilla suit is fun.
When it comes to the mawkish climax on the skyscraper, which goes on forever, you’d have to have a heart of stone not to laugh. The equally risible score will you off orchestral schmaltz forever. Acting kudos to Naomi Watts for keeping a straight face. If you insist on seeing a Kong film, stick with the original or watch the superior 1976 John Guillermin version.
0 out of 0 members found this review helpful.