"King Kong" - monkey talk and movie talk - Page 4

innerSpaceman · 12-02-2005, 06:05 PM

Um, I don't think he's thinking snack.

Though if you change the "n" in that word to an "m," you might be within the same genre of why the car trips are desired.

Cadaverous Pallor · 12-15-2005, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Um, I don't think he's thinking snack.

Though if you change the "n" in that word to an "m," you might be within the same genre of why the car trips are desired.

Pssh! Do I have to put everything in quotes to make it sound right??

I meant "snacks" as in "homebaked with a special ingredient". I'm offended by iSm making me look dumber than I am

€uroMeinke · 12-15-2005, 09:12 AM

Our audience applauded. But I agree with your assesment. I enjoyed the film and having taken the pracaution of peeing before entering the theater, I barely noticed the length. I'm not terribly fond of Jack Black either, but he seemed suited to play the role.

Skull Island was week for me in the over the top CGI effects - I can appreciate the genre but some of the stunts just made me unsuspend my disbelief for a few moments to allow the words "fake" and "Oy" to flow through my mind in much the same way the final battle did in Return of the King.

I love this version of Kong, and while I was prepared to scoff at it for trying to remake a classic, I think they did a good job and added a more interesting dimension to the film, a welcome addition to the genre.

Not Afraid · 12-15-2005, 10:47 AM

While there were some serious things I disliked about the film, I was entertained throughout. The things that made me roll my eyes and return to the reality of the theater were:

The stupid snipits of "father/son" talks between Mr. Hayes and Jimmy.
The obvious CGI fakery throughout. The dinosaur stampeed, the Kong/row boat scene, Kong with tiny floppy Ann in his hand, etc. I hate it that CGI is not perfected yet and it takes me, the viewer, out of the film and into reality. Somehow, the Claymation Sinbad films kept coming to mind. It's just very distracting to me.
While Jack Black is irritating, he could've been worse. He's an actor I really hate to watch. He's always so over the top distracting in the same way Jim Carrey is. But, either I got used to him by the end or I was just distraced by Adrien Brody.

I didn't feel terribly emotional at the end, which surprised me. The film had the potential to really toy with my emotions, but the only strong emotion I felt was one of eye-covering fear with both the bugs and the Kong/Rex scene - and even that ended up so over the top that I could watch.

Naomi Watts was really good. There was too many shots of her open-mouthed wonder for my taste but it's hard when all you have is facial expressions to convery your feelings.

Adrien Brody was HOT! OMG, I'd see the film again just for him and his character. The intellectual writer who ends up being the real hero was just too sexy for me. So, I was happy with the eye candy portion of the film.

I didn't notice the length at all, so I was obviously entertained. These BIG action films are not usually a must-see genre for me and, while I didn't love the film, it was fun and entertaining for the most part. I certainly didn't hate is - except I could do without the bugs.

CoasterMatt · 12-15-2005, 11:29 AM

I totally dig the bugs

Not Afraid · 12-15-2005, 11:34 AM

:shudder:

Alex · 12-15-2005, 12:25 PM

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Adrien Brody was HOT!

I must admit I was suprised at just how cut he is, as shown when seen coming out from the shower.

I think of him as more the scrawny type.

Not Afraid · 12-15-2005, 03:27 PM

Yes, I've been swooning over that view all day long.

Hey, Alex, wanna have a threesome - you, me and Adrien?

Not Afraid · 12-15-2005, 04:12 PM

Oh, and for Commodore Toot: Jimmy was played by Jamie Bell who was also Billy Elliott. And, he's actually over 18 now!

flippyshark · 12-15-2005, 09:28 PM

Just a quick thumbnail from me. (I just got back from seeing it.)

TOO LONG!

Yes, I really enjoyed it, but I was exhausted by it, especially the whole Skull Island section. I think I would have been quite moved by the finale in New York, but I was just so tired out by the non-stop barrage that I was a little anxious for it to be over. I think I will like this movie more when I can watch it in sections on DVD. (Heck, chances are it will be even longer by then!)

I have always loved the Kong character, in the original movie, in the cheap Japanese epics, the TV cartoon, even the 70's remake. This version of Kong really does top them all. Just amazing. Even if the movie gave me a headache, Kong won me over all by his big hairy self. I'll probably go back in a week or two just to watch him.

In general, others have said here what I thought about the rest of the movie.

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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,672	Our audience applauded. But I agree with your assesment. I enjoyed the film and having taken the pracaution of peeing before entering the theater, I barely noticed the length. I'm not terribly fond of Jack Black either, but he seemed suited to play the role. Skull Island was week for me in the over the top CGI effects - I can appreciate the genre but some of the stunts just made me unsuspend my disbelief for a few moments to allow the words "fake" and "Oy" to flow through my mind in much the same way the final battle did in Return of the King. I love this version of Kong, and while I was prepared to scoff at it for trying to remake a classic, I think they did a good job and added a more interesting dimension to the film, a welcome addition to the genre. __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	While there were some serious things I disliked about the film, I was entertained throughout. The things that made me roll my eyes and return to the reality of the theater were: The stupid snipits of "father/son" talks between Mr. Hayes and Jimmy. The obvious CGI fakery throughout. The dinosaur stampeed, the Kong/row boat scene, Kong with tiny floppy Ann in his hand, etc. I hate it that CGI is not perfected yet and it takes me, the viewer, out of the film and into reality. Somehow, the Claymation Sinbad films kept coming to mind. It's just very distracting to me. While Jack Black is irritating, he could've been worse. He's an actor I really hate to watch. He's always so over the top distracting in the same way Jim Carrey is. But, either I got used to him by the end or I was just distraced by Adrien Brody. I didn't feel terribly emotional at the end, which surprised me. The film had the potential to really toy with my emotions, but the only strong emotion I felt was one of eye-covering fear with both the bugs and the Kong/Rex scene - and even that ended up so over the top that I could watch. Naomi Watts was really good. There was too many shots of her open-mouthed wonder for my taste but it's hard when all you have is facial expressions to convery your feelings. Adrien Brody was HOT! OMG, I'd see the film again just for him and his character. The intellectual writer who ends up being the real hero was just too sexy for me. So, I was happy with the eye candy portion of the film. I didn't notice the length at all, so I was obviously entertained. These BIG action films are not usually a must-see genre for me and, while I didn't love the film, it was fun and entertaining for the most part. I certainly didn't hate is - except I could do without the bugs.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Oh, and for Commodore Toot: Jimmy was played by Jamie Bell who was also Billy Elliott. And, he's actually over 18 now!
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12-15-2005, 09:28 PM	#10
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	Just a quick thumbnail from me. (I just got back from seeing it.) TOO LONG! Yes, I really enjoyed it, but I was exhausted by it, especially the whole Skull Island section. I think I would have been quite moved by the finale in New York, but I was just so tired out by the non-stop barrage that I was a little anxious for it to be over. I think I will like this movie more when I can watch it in sections on DVD. (Heck, chances are it will be even longer by then!) I have always loved the Kong character, in the original movie, in the cheap Japanese epics, the TV cartoon, even the 70's remake. This version of Kong really does top them all. Just amazing. Even if the movie gave me a headache, Kong won me over all by his big hairy self. I'll probably go back in a week or two just to watch him. In general, others have said here what I thought about the rest of the movie.
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