Starring: Naomi Watts, Adrien Brody, Jack Black
Director: Peter Jackson
Country: USA, New Zealand
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure

The Kong vs. Dinos scene is sure to please old WWF fans, (World Wrestling Federation, not World Wildlife Foundation…)

Why does a movie based on an hour and a half 1933 monster film clock in at over three hours? Why is Jack Black in it? I don’t have the answer to these questions, but I’m happy with them. I can’t quite figure out why this film gets so much flak. It’s really an intense vision that 99% of most Hollywood blockbusters lack. It has brilliant sets, it’s performances are appropriate, and Jackson pain-stakingly develops a few unforgettable moments almost a Kubrickian way. The first half is intriguing, the second half is pure excitement, and it’s weaved together with some great filmmaking. If it weren’t for the 1933′s cultural significance and kitschy fun, this would definitely be the best Kong out there. For those of you annoyed with the massive use of CGI, would a giant ape suit make you feel better?