What does one do after filming, arguably, the greatest trilogy of all time? If you're director Peter Jackson you tackle King Kong but of course. Jackson's version of King Kong stays true to the original and takes it to new heights - and depths - with thanks to the wonder that is CG!. When struggling vaudeville actress Ann Darrow (Naomi Watts) is picked up by the morally-bereft filmmaker Carl Denham (Jack Black) and convinced to join him on a steamer to Singapore, the stage is set. Denham has a layover planned en route to the notorious Skull Island and there, with the convenient advent of a quick love affair between Darrow and screen writer Jack Driscoll (Adrian Brody), the King Kong adventure really takes shape. Jackson pulls out all the stops and gives us an action packed, seat-of-your-pants ride alla Jurassic Park that towers above the wooden acting of Black (who is just dreadful) and Brody (who's ability to convey any passion is as empty as King Kong is tall). But who cares really, the story here is about Kong and his girl and that story sells this film. While it was beauty that killed the beast true, the real beauty here is in Jackson's magnificent world.
My rating for the thrill of it all 9 out of 10.
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