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Official King Kong trailer thread
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OG_Original Gamer
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I expected a more modern day set, going back to the 40's ain't the business.
I think the period look (it looks like the 1920s BTW, not 40s) is a good idea.
But this might be a bit like Gangs of New York where the public simply doesn't show interest in another period film, even if the film is very good.
But of course, this is King Kong and I have faith in Peter Jackson. But I feel to many people put too much faith in Jackson because of Lord of the Rings. Please don't forget that Jackson did not write LOTR and the author seems to have been forgotten in the Peter Jackson worship.
But this might be a bit like Gangs of New York where the public simply doesn't show interest in another period film, even if the film is very good.
But of course, this is King Kong and I have faith in Peter Jackson. But I feel to many people put too much faith in Jackson because of Lord of the Rings. Please don't forget that Jackson did not write LOTR and the author seems to have been forgotten in the Peter Jackson worship.
aparisi2274
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OG_Original Gamer said:
This is a remake of the original kong, circa 1933, I am glad they used that backdrop and not the god awful one from 1976, where he climbs the twin towers...
If you ask me, I think this will be a gem of a movie. No big oscar nods that I can see...
Also, since the movie is 6mos away, I am pretty sure all the CG will be taken care of by the time the movie is released.
Spectral Glider
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The fact that it was still set in the early 30s was the main thing that sold me on it. I'm so sick of the "modern update" of old films.
Original 1933 Kong:
http://www.imdb.com/gallery/mptv/1204/Mptv/1204/3963_0015.jpg?path=gallery&path_key=0024216
Looks the exact same size to me. Remeber, he was grabbing small bi-planes in the original, not jets. Your eyes decieve you.
http://www.imdb.com/gallery/mptv/1204/Mptv/1204/3963_0015.jpg?path=gallery&path_key=0024216
Looks the exact same size to me. Remeber, he was grabbing small bi-planes in the original, not jets. Your eyes decieve you.
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trailer looked very cool.
VistraNorrez
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I hope the film doesn't take itself as seriously as this trailer does. The trailer did little for me. Some cool stuff, but the CGI looks only okay.
krypt0nian
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Tommie Hu$tle said:
Just shut up.
capslock said:
I have faith Jackson will do well, but I think it is always worthy to point out he didn't originate the source materail for LOTR or this movie. The worship of him is a bit out of hand IMHO.
Are you arguing the oscars actually measure merit? I frankly don't see its relevance. Awards ceremonies are political things where Hollywood pat each other on the back.
Deku said:
Sorry, but your's is a laughable argument, Tolkien would be no more capable of directing the Lord of the Rings movie than Peter Jackson would be at writing the book. Incredible books are sometimes butchered in their movie versions, mediocre books are sometimes made into cinematic masterpieces. Just as the author of the book is not to blame for a bad movie version, they don't deserve praise for a good one either.
And if awards don't mean anything, remember that the 3 Lord of the Rings movies have made nearly 3 billion dollars worldwide as well.
vatstep
This poster pulses with an appeal so broad the typical restraints of our societies fall by the wayside.
You really shouldn't have to point that out, though. Anyone unaware of this isn't worth speaking to.Deku said:
But I hope you realize that LOTR isn't just like any old film adaptation. It's easily the biggest, EVER. It is a massive literary universe, and Jackson (along with Fran and Philippa) did a pretty fantastic job of putting it to film; well enough that critics loved it, "moviegoers" loved it, and Tolkien fans loved it (for the most part). For that, I'd say, he deserves a lot of credit.
Tommie Hu$tle
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krypt0nian said:
You can fight it if you want to but it all comes crashing down on release day. I for one can't wait for Paul Dergarabedian's mea culpa. "You know Bewitched, King Kong, War of the Worlds, and Herbie they all suck donkey balls and I'm sorry that I've been part of the industry that duped you all."
Templar Wizard
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bad:
ass dinos
crap car throw
'raptor-kick'
wierd-arm-girl-lift
good:
sets
actor choice
cinematography
but was was said earlier, the CGI still has time to improve. but those dino-shots are for a very short trailer and you would have imagined that WETA would have worked on those small segs a bit harder...
but of course, there are months left!
ass dinos
crap car throw
'raptor-kick'
wierd-arm-girl-lift
good:
sets
actor choice
cinematography
but was was said earlier, the CGI still has time to improve. but those dino-shots are for a very short trailer and you would have imagined that WETA would have worked on those small segs a bit harder...
but of course, there are months left!
ZootedGranny
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Jack Black is just gonna hit Kong with some rocket sauce, wait for him to rock out, and then subdue him when he's itchin like a motherfucker.
Brian Fellows
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Looked much better than I was expecting.
That would be so rememberfull.
ZootedGranny said:
That would be so rememberfull.
ScientificNinja
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My favorite bit: watching Kong snatch Naomi Watts from the jaws of that T-rex. You can feeeeel his love for her
Ned Flanders
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I haven't watched the trailer yet, but I just wanted to comment on how epic of a shot this was. Atop the worlds grandest building, with the sprawl of the cityscape beneath, planes buzzing about, Kong raring to attack. Fucking awesome. And if it weren't black and white I think it would definitely lose some of its appeal. That movie really was a landmark of cinema for its day.
Doesn't do much for me. The CG is quite rough (though it will obviously be polished by December), none of the leads does anything for me, and in general, this "type" of film isn't my cup of tea. Though I realize its the project Jackson has always wanted to do, I feel its the wrong one for his first post-LOTR film. From a big budget, effects laden epic to another big budget, effects laden epic. I wish he would have "gone small" in between.
Funky Papa
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Who cares about early cg dinos? Naomi Watts gets her blouse soaking wet for most part and that means ROCKET NIPPLES!
Ok I finally show the trailer. Not sure exactly what to think just yet. On one hand it looks cool and fun, on the other hand maybe I was expecting more but this just doesn't excite me.
The savages were awesome, the period style is great, I don't even mind the CG. But certain things really bug me, like how when Kong first grabs Watts it was..... lame. Too slow and no sound effect. I'm sure it'll be fixed in the actual show when we see it in context but it just left me feeling there was no "fast swipe -> OMG WHAT WAS THAT" feel. Also, humans kicking dinos and tinyass Kong in city throwing cars like Mighty Joe Young =
I have faith in Jackson though, so I'm sure the actual movie will be great. Just not feeling it yet...
The savages were awesome, the period style is great, I don't even mind the CG. But certain things really bug me, like how when Kong first grabs Watts it was..... lame. Too slow and no sound effect. I'm sure it'll be fixed in the actual show when we see it in context but it just left me feeling there was no "fast swipe -> OMG WHAT WAS THAT" feel. Also, humans kicking dinos and tinyass Kong in city throwing cars like Mighty Joe Young =
I have faith in Jackson though, so I'm sure the actual movie will be great. Just not feeling it yet...
SteveMeister
Hang out with Steve.
Tommie Hu$tle said:
Oh, you did NOT just lump King Kong and War of the Worlds in with Bewitched and Herbie.
By the way, Herbie's a sequel, not a remake.
Spectral Glider
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Bildocube said:
I weep for society if you aren't joking.
SteveMeister
Hang out with Steve.
Bildocube said:
In the original (we shall wipe the crappy 1976 version from our minds, thank you), there were the following dinosaurs:
1. A stegosaurus, encountered by the group as they first leave to rescue Ann from Kong. They shoot it.
2. A brontosaurus, which attacks them as they punt across a swamp on a makeshift raft. It eats a couple guys, plucking one off a tree he foolishly climbed in an attempt to escape.
3. An allosaurus or t-rex type, which threatens Ann and is defeated by Kong, who breaks the dinosaur's jaw.
4. A weird 6-foot-long lizard with no back legs that is climbing a vine up towards a crevice in the cliff where Jack Driscoll is hiding from Kong, after the Log Scene.
5. A serpent-like dinosaur Kong battles inside his cavernous lair.
6. A pteranodon Kong battles at the top of his mountain lair.
Leatherface
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That looked fucking great!! Brings me back to my childhood. Can't wait to see this!!
Tommie Hu$tle
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SteveMeister said:
Well I take Herbie off the list. At least is has a reputation for cheezy sequels. +1 for Disney for keeping with tradition.
And yes I did, I think King Kong and War of the Worlds are both signs of creative implosions in Hollywood. I see it for what it is.
Brofist
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Looks ok, not as excited as most here though. Maybe I expected more, but from the trailer it looks like the typical made for ADD movie that's been coming out of Hollywood lately. I know someone is gonna point out it's a trailer, and it's supposed to presented in a seizure inducing way. The dino chases look corny also.
Leatherface
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Well seeing how Jackson just made 3 of my favorite movies of all time, I would probably see this movie regardless of what the trailer looked like. That said, I actually think it looks great. WTF is the big deal some of you have with remakes? Also, Jackson has proven himself a worthy film maker. That in itself should be enough to give the movie a chance.
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