King Kong (2005)

Peter Jackson delivers another epic with this remake of the classic monster hit. This one had humongous potential to be a massive turkey, as with most monster movies, but Jackson puts together a visually stunning, grandiose vision of King Kong, framing a fairly empty concept with a strength of storytelling that belies the basic idea.

Naomi Watts shines as the heroine, acting out a frank and genuinely believable connection with the beast. Adrien Brody also puts in a solid performance, successfully bridging the transition from bookworm to hero over the course of the film. Special mention, also, for Jack Black (playing Carl Denham, the entrepreneur who brings Kong to New York) who proves with this effort that he's much more than the big man with the toilet humour. Star of the film undoubtedly goes to King Kong himself, however. Rendered beautifully in the digital format, the level of detail in Kong's personality and mannerisms lend such a heightened sense of personification as to make it possible for the viewer to feel a connection.

Star Of The Film: King Kong
Best Bit: On Top of the skyscraper, obviously.

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