King Kong [HD DVD]
by Peter Jackson
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Actor: Adrien Brody, Colin Hanks, Jack Black, Naomi Watts, Thomas KretschmannDirector: Peter Jackson
Brand: *
Writer: Peter Jackson
Producer: Annette Wullems
Producer: Carolynne Cunningham
Writer: Edgar Wallace
Writer: Fran Walsh
Writer: Merian C. Cooper
Writer: Philippa Boyens
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language); Spanish (Original Language); French (Original Language); French (Dubbed); Spanish (Dubbed)
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.35:1
Running Time: 187 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-11-14
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Movie Reviews of King Kong [HD DVD]
Movie Review: The Beautiful Tragedy
Summary: 5 Stars
Most people knew the story and how it would end but it's never been more saddening as we've never been made to care for Kong so much. Personally, I love animals and it tears me apart when I see or hear of them being abused (Michael Vick, you deserve your punishment, if not more). So knowing the tragic fate of King Kong actually kept me from seeing it in the theater. That was probably still a good choice as the end really pulls at my heart strings. Don't get me wrong though, I really like this film and it's obviously really well done if it can make me feel so much for an animated, oversized gorilla.
I won't bother with the plot as most everyone knows it by now. I'll focus on the HD DVD disc which is why your probably reading these reviews anyway. Too many review the movie and never speak of the disc quality, which I know bugs me a little.
The video is breathtaking, especially once the characters arrive on the island. The jungle scenes are truly alive and really pop in the way you hope a new hi def disc will. The graphics and animation by WETA (who also did Lord of the Rings) are top notch. They blend almost perfectly with the scenery and the details allow you to really look at them and appreciate how good they really are. You can tell they're graphics but it doesn't hurt the enjoyment or believability at all. My favorite things to look at are Kong as you can inspect every hair, scar, and skin texture in their amazing detail. And during the attack in the insect pit. These tube like creatures reveal this wet, slick, fleshy looking texture to them. I never stop being amazed by how real that looks.
Audio wise, we get a very robust Dolby Digital Plus mix. This disc packs a wallop that'll knock you across the room during the action parts. The dialog and score are perfectly balanced and sound great too, but I always look forward to the action bits and this one is everything you could hope for. I found new demo material here with the Kong/T-Rex fight. Not only a sight to behold but a sonic wonder for the ears. The audio puts all the growls, roars, thumps and crashes right in your house(given you have a home theater of course). It's truly relentless and exhiliarating to the point of exhaustion by the time it's finished. Great stuff.
This is one of the first films you need to get for your HD DVD player. If you don't have home theater, this movie will inspire you to consider it as it's as much a sonic marvel as a visual wonder. And all of this is only bested by a wonderful story and excellent acting. The audio and video must come second to these but it's all the better to have them all here. Overall, this is a wonderful film and is what I believe to be the best adaptation of King Kong ever. The question is, knowing the outcome, can you make it to the end?
Summary of King Kong [HD DVD]
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