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[@JoeMarranca]

I like Kong 76, but the original 1933 one will always be the best and my favorite.

[@zillauniverse7208]

Joe Marranca same

[@scottmoore1614]

I agree. You will never top the original. It is just a great film. The ‘76 and ‘05 remakes were lacking.

[@loschrodproductions4519]

I prefer the 2005, because it has Dinosaurs, a Beauty and the Beast Chemistry and pretty good action sequences

[@OG.Trippster]

@@loschrodproductions4519 You probably haven't even seen the original because that had the same relationship between Kong and Ann (sort of), AND it still had dinosaurs in it. Also in the original Ann doesn't even like him and just screams the WHOLE time, and doesn't even be grateful he saved her from the dinosaurs. And Kong liked her but Ann didn't like him so even tho she didn't, he was still willing to die for her, that is why that famous "Beauty killed the beast" line is in there This film has the best Kong and Dwan/Ann chemistry out of ALL of the King Kong movies ....Yeah you definitely haven't seen the original..... The 2005 remake is a CGI SHOT FOR SHOT remake of the original.... Hey but I do still respect your opinion

[@loschrodproductions4519]

@@OG.Trippster I've actually seen the original, and this is why I prefer the remakes, because Ann and Dwan enjoy Kong at them.

[@fredleggett923]

Don't take this the wrong way, but it's very rare to see someone of your age appreciate the virtues of a film like the 1976 version of King Kong, which I agree is one helluva movie. Most are caught-up in the latest (and greatest?) YA series (like Harry Potter or Divergent), Disney Star Wars, or something else of that nature. Young people today have no clue how cinema has evolved through the decades and 1) either don't realize there are silver screen diamonds in every decade or 2) are aware, but still think anything more than a few years old is passé and not worth the time investment. So, kudos to you for your obvious love and admiration of the '76 version, which often gets overshadowed by the original '33 film or the Jackson effort, like a neglected middle-child. Keep it up!

[@creepyskulldini581]

10:20 - Yeah, I always thought that he WAS KILLED in that EXTENDED TV VERSION and that the reason he wasn't there after kong lifted his foot was because his squashed body had STUCK TO KONG'S FOOT!

[@Skulldini]

Well YOU certainly aren't afraid to go against the grain! I'll say THIS - Kongs death scene at the end is certainly allot more dramatic and emotionally powerful than it was in the 1933 original. Also, in THIS version the heroin actually warms up to Kong and loves him in return, .. . where's in the original she just keeps on being terrified of him and dreading him, never even being thankfull to him for saving her from the T rex, giant snake and pterodactyl "I don't like to look at him! He remindes me of that awful day on the island!". I think THIS one was more focused on the love story aspect where's the old one was more about the fantasy and adventure element - THAT and the time periods ( obviously ) were the prime differences..

[@rickyrackey7930]

This movie needs a prequel novel.

[@cretaceousthehunted9669]

There was going to be a another King Kong film being made in the 70s by universal. However RKO denied their agreement. Universal went ahead anyway to make their Kong remake. The film was going to be exactly like the first film, having it take place in the 30s, have the same characters, and have Dinosaurs. The film was going to start filming on January 5, 1976 and was headed for a release in the fall. There was a battle between RKO, Paramount, and Universal with the rights of Kong (like you mention in the next video after this). Universal lost the battle and they abandon their plans for their Kong remake. But then two decades later, universal tried to bring back their remake but was abandoned again because of Godzilla 1998. Then they made the film in 2005. Thumbs up on this comment if you found this interesting.

[@Da1Dez]

Richard H Kline, cinematographer of the film, recently died, this now leaves Rick Baker as the only main crew member of this film left.

[@MetronFilms97]

Including cast members?

[@ruthiehenshallfan99]

@@MetronFilms97 nope. Several cast members, notably leads Jessica Lange and Jeff Bridges, are still alive

[@MetronFilms97]

@@ruthiehenshallfan99 yay

[@somerandomspider-critic2054]

Funny fact, I used to think this movie was terrible. I saw King Kong's title on a TV channel, and get excited. Only to find it was Kong 76. After a while, the film grew on me, and to me surpassed the original. I think in a way it's even better. A solid 10/10. Give it a watch, people. It's a beautiful film.

[@chonkeyshonkey]

Well... that's good for you. I won't trash your opinion. If you love it that's totally okay.

[@WHOOOSHXDOfficial]

My first King Kong film!

[@OLDSPANKY1967]

Finally someone who understands why this movie is so great! The love story is why you care for Kong. thanks!

[@brandonsavitski]

Finally! Somebody with an appreciation and love for this film. Thank you BigJackFilms! Awesome review! This is one of my favorite films as well and definitely my all time favorite of the King Kong movie films to date. I don't know too many people that like this movie or give it a positive rating; So your review is like a breath of fresh air.

[@lewixproductions2729]

I also have appreciation for this movie as well. it really bugs me to see other people hating this movie.

[@brandonsavitski]

Likewise my friend! Thank you! I was 4 or 5 years old the 1st time I saw this movie. I remember having nightmares of being chased by King Kong or me being in a giant city like New York. I always found myself in my dreams in a huge building trying to hide from King Kong while he was searching me out. Probably hence the Dwan (Jessica Lange) scene of him finding her in that one bar / building. Anyways, I still love this movie. Nice to see somebody else does too!

[@grantkelly8696]

Brandon Savitski agreed I only have a few problems with the film but it's not bad in fact I'd go as far to say it's better than the Peter Jackson 2005 version.

[@jayryman5310]

While it's not one of my favorite movies, it IS my favorite Kong film

[@nickzilla20]

I know. This was the first King Kong film I watched as a kid, my parents told me it was the original, I guess they didn’t know about the 1933 version. But still I really liked this movie. The only problem was that there was no dinosaurs for kong to fight. But it was still good. Then I saw the 2005 remake and finally the 1933 version.

[@joestewart-paul3260]

I absolutely love this movie

[@somerandomspider-critic2054]

Same here. It was at its time a good bestselling film, if not the most bestselling in the 70s.

[@rickyrackey7930]

@@somerandomspider-critic2054 This movie needs a prequel graphic novel. Remember how the Monsterverse Movies like Godzilla: King of the Monsters got prequel novels? I want to learn more about Skull Island and Kong’s species.

[@UltraSenseiHoots]

Great review. I'm glad to know not everyone dumps on this movie.

[@jeremy19647]

I am a Korean boy who likes classic movies. I also like this movie very much. I can't forget the first time I saw this movie.

[@WHOOOSHXDOfficial]

1933: Ann 1976: *Dwan* 2005: _A N N_

[@scottmoore1614]

This is the Kong I saw in the theater when I was very young and it will always hold a place in my heart. It is so decidedly different from the original ‘33 film. I can’t believe it came out 43 years after the original Kong and it’s now been 44 years since its release! The original will always be my favorite of all the Kongs. It’s not only the best Kong movie but also just a GREAT action adventure film. But I tell you, there’s something about the ‘76 remake that is very special indeed. I really liked the modern take on the story and I remember falling in love with the gorgeous Jessica Lange. She really has sympathy (and even a little affection) for Kong, something we never felt from Fay Wray. The overall acting was top notch from everyone in the film, the effects were fantastic for the time (with an extra special shout out to Rick Baker’s wonderfully expressive Kong suit), and the score and cinematography were amazing. The scene where Dwan is offered up to Kong is one of the most memorable ever, imho...that tight shot of Kong’s face and glistening eyes as he’s crashing through the jungle with that amazing musical score. The film does lag at times and there are NO dinosaurs (which really disappointed me as a kid). But, the snake battle is very effective and chilling and actually somehow works better in this spin on the Kong tale. I don’t think 70s era movie dinosaurs would have worked that well, anyhow. The ending atop the WTC is brutal, bloody and hard to watch but your heart truly breaks for the big guy. Kong ‘76 was probably my favorite version when I first saw it as a child but now it’s a solid second, behind the original.

[@buttercupthetortoise7806]

I never understood why Jack and Dwan never ended up together in the end

[@thedys70]

That really added to the whole tragedy; there were no winners

[@scottmoore1614]

@thedys70 I agree. It’s as though everyone is ruined or cursed somehow by the end of the film. Very downbeat.

[@thedys70]

@@scottmoore1614 As an adult I now understand the story is kind of a metaphor for the consequences of corporate greed, and celebrity vanity, despite being warned by the voice of reason.

[@scottmoore1614]

@thedys70 I know there was some really good dialogue aboard the ship returning with Kong. Dwan says something to the effect of , “There’s a curse on all of us”, to which Fred Wilson tells Jack that he’s tired of him trying to “confuse this girl’s mind”. You really start to feel the weight of what they did. It’s as though they have all taken part in doing something truly unforgivable by taking King off that island.

[@brucemarshall3446]

The longer version includes some key dialog that answers that question. Too bad it was cut from the theatrical version. It's essential to the story!

[@ryanavery8174]

I think it's one of the best films of all time

[@whoofman2013]

I was 12 years old when this movie came out in 1976. I was totally enthralled with it and it is my second favorite King Kong film after the 1933 original. I even saved up my allowance so I could buy a cassette tape of the soundtrack and this movie is what made me love films scores. Your review brought back some good memories I had at the time. I really wish they would put out a blu ray of the cut and uncut versions.

[@BigJackFilms]

+Kevin Clark Glad I could bring back some good memories for you. One of our jobs here in the studio is to spread light on the nostalgic days of our youth. :)

[@kevinvilla2308]

I will agree

[@konglives4453]

I was 7 and feel lucky I got to see this movie in the theater, and then got to see an obscure little movie called "Star Wars" in 1977 (also in the theater). We 1970's kids were lucky.

[@hailtheblackdragons]

I'll tell you something brother......This review warmed my heart perhaps more than any review ever on the internet........Finally someone who understands and gets the epic beauty, romance, and greatness of this film.......One of my favorite films ever too man......I think it is so misunderstood because it may be too beautiful to be understood by the masses........Though I loved your review, the one point I'd like to add to a review that makes the film heavy to me is the Bridges/Lange forbidden romance, and love triangle with Bridges/Lange and what Kong represents.....I mean the look at the end, and slow walk away from Bridges after Kong falls, the moments on the ship, the fantastic scene with Bridges and Lange in the bar, the looks Bridges gives as he photographs Lange, and when the music comes in after she first reaches the beach with him.......Just breathtaking moviemaking and great writing by the legendary Lorenzo Semple.........Love how much you appreciate the score, the cinematography, the performances, all amazingly cast.......This film is sweeping, gorgeous, emotive.......Love everything about (except for the robotic Kong shot, ha).......But yes, AWESOME review man....Thanks for posting it....Great job on your part....

[@habovay3]

I've loved this movie for nearly 40 years now, and always have considered it the best version (despite some of the bad effects). It never bothered me that there was only one dino-battle on Skull Island (a snake-bout, actually) because it made the film less fantasy-like and more believable, not to mention better paced. A good example of less-is-more. The wall-smashing sequence holds up to this day. Barry's score is wonderful. While I'm usually opposed to tweaking past films ("Exorcist 2000," anyone?), I wouldn't mind seeing a contemporary refresh of some of the visual effects, especially Dwan's fall into the oil tank and the climactic WTC shoot-down.

[@jackbuchanan9085]

+Alan Beauvais Like a Special Edition clean up? Yeah that would be cool. Would love to see the Extended Cut in a Widescreen HD Remastering.

[@charlesserre6928]

Jack. You are correct in that this film is a true masterpiece that has been unjustly and unjustifiably maligned by many over the years. Signor DeLaurentiis had many things right all along. May his gorilla-sized kahongas be blessed!!!

[@Hewylewis]

Garry Chalk played Optimus Primal, not Cullen. He only played Prime.

[@alltimelowbro227]

Fun fact Gary chalk played in Ninja Turtles:The Next Mutation where he played sliver a Himalayan yeti and also appeared in Godzilla 2014

[@Hewylewis]

@@alltimelowbro227 i knew that.

[@BROADTRAIN1979]

I have the full uncut version of kong 76 remember when this came out it was big news and was well made loved king kong 1976 as it was its own story!!!! 10/10

[@TheKevinKruger]

Very cool! I wish I had the uncut version too!

[@Starglance]

The uncut TV-version will come out in2021 as a Collector's edition on a double Blu-ray. It will feature the theatrical release as well as the long TV version.

[@matthewdennion6477]

I love this movie!! Rick Baker’s Kong looks amazing!!! The scenes in New York are great! Jessica Lang is unbelievably hot! I wish we could have seen a Heisei Godzilla vs King Kong with Rick Baker being a part of Toho SpFX team. Could have been a classic

[@renekauts8323]

Jessica Lange 75 !!! * 20 April 1949 * 20 April 2024 * Happy birthday goddess !!! ***** KING KONG 1976 IS THE BEST KING KONG MOVIE EVER-EVER-EVER !!!

[@Macjones69]

I grew up with the peter Jackson Kong and then I watched the 76 Kong and then the 33 Kong a couple times so if I watched this one more I would say it could be my favorite

[@themadafaka6839]

i totally agree with your review... THIS is its own thang... NOT my favorite Kong movie (that'll be Peter Jackson's 2005 version), but, it's...second fave, as i grew up with it.

[@dylanmorgan2374]

This movie made me feel for Kong.

[@cthulhutheone8787]

Someone else loves this movie yeah it is my favorite Kong movie

[@BigJackFilms]

HELL YEAH!

[@buttercupthetortoise7806]

It’s my favorite movie of all time too!

[@matthewsexton6564]

The 1976 King Kong was the best King Kong I've ever seen I have so many memories of that movie

[@kevinnorwood8782]

I think where some of the hate for this film comes from is that it was originally promised/promoted to have stop-motion effects, but those got replaced by Rick Baker in a gorilla suit, so fans may have felt like the producers flat out lied to them.

[@coochie4n8yf]

Man, 76s King Kong is my favorite, i love that silly smile of Kong and his face... that beautiful and realistic face.... If you stop to analyze, in the film of 33, Kong was TOTALLY wild and brutal, but in the film of 76, at least in my view, he became a beautiful (in physical appearance) and charismatic gorilla, today he is an important icon of pop culture and the scene at Empire State is part of world folklore, too bad that in the film of 76 the scene is at the World Trade Center ... And now his death ... I don't know about you, but in all 3 films (Son of Kong doesn't count), Kong's death in the 76 film is the most brutal scene of all 3 films !!!! With blood everywhere, the cries of Dwan begging the snipers to stop shooting and them shooting Kong, not even giving him a chance to defend himself, this is unbelievably heartbreaking. And when Kong falls from the World Trade Center, we can see three people taking pictures of his corpse and Dwan crying beside him, and deep in Kong's heart beating slowly ... until he stops, and Kong dies ... .. Right now, a lot of people come to Dwan to take pictures of her and she finally becomes the star she always wanted to be, but it happens to her in the worst possible way. And the film ends with the credits passing, but the final scene where it shows the population around Kong’s corpse doesn’t leave the screen, and in the background, the music from the waterfall scene plays (I love that song), and that just makes it sadder, because at least with me, when I finished this movie, I wanted to go to my room and cry the rest of the day, because after I finished the movie, I felt a feeling of guilt so great that none of you can imagine , I felt guilty about what had happened to Kong, kind of a remorse mixed with guilt. '' Ah, but it's just a movie '', I know, but even so, it's horrible to think that people can really do this in real life, because the way the world is today, I really don't doubt that it can really happen, when the movie ended, I felt ashamed of being a human, I felt sorry for Kong, even though he was just a guy in a gorilla outfit, and King Kong of 2005 does the same thing to me, I feel angry at humanity, and there is still that sad and melancholic music playing in the credits, really, I like melancholic songs, my favorite singers are Billie Eillish and Melanie Martinez, I like their music style, but that is different, that moves with me, as if to make me feel guilty about the death of a 3D gorilla. '' Oh, what about the 1933 Kong? '' Nah, I don't like him very much, he's kind of ... too brutal, it seems like he wants Ann to love him at all costs, and force someone to love you. loving is kind of stupid. Edit: And speaking of King Kong in 1933, I want to make a protest against Ann Darrow from that film. In 1976's King Kong, it's not even Ann over there, it's Dwan, so let's skip this movie. In King Kong 2005, Ann is a captivating character, with a sad personality that makes you really feel sorry for her, on Skull Island, at the beginning, she didn't want to be with Kong, more after he killed the V-Rex , she wanted to stay and started to like him (this is called self-interest). In the sunset scene we see this, she really likes Kong, in the Empire State, she feels sorry for Kong and begs the snipers not to kill him, but, as the movie takes place in 1933, society was still macho as hell, so they completely ignored her, and when Kong dies, she cries. Okay, now why I DETEST Ann from the 1933 movie, simple! She is a dick with Kong, she is a dick with Jack and JUST YELL AT THIS FILM !!!! EVERYWHERE INSIDE THE ISLAND THAT SHE APPEARS TOGETHER WITH KONG SHE JUST SCREAMS !!!! And besides, she is not like Dwan and Ann from the 2005 film, in this film she doesn't care about Kong at all, she doesn't even care for him, she just screams and tries to escape, it annoys !!! "Ah, but it was to portray it as if Kong were the villain", I know, the monster films were like that, Gojira was like that and with King Kong it was no different, because there came the HORRIBLE films that turned them both into a joke (I'm talking about King Kong Lives and Godzilla from 1998). Which is why I hate Ann Darrow from 1933 King Kong.

[@mariogarv]

Lol, couldnt agree more with you, although the original king kong was a masterpiece and a revolutionary and very innovative film for it's time, the 1933 Ann were annoying without doubt, though it wasn't blame of the actress Fray Wray, her character was writen that way.

[@clintmemo]

I saw this as a kid when it came out. It was the first version that I ever saw. It looked way better on the big screen than it does on TV. I loved this movie as a kid but after seeing the other versions, first the original and then the Peter Jackson version, the 1976 version is now my least favorite of the three.

[@christophersteve427]

This, by far, has the BLOODIEST climax to a King Kong film I've seen! That doesn't ruin the movie, though! If they remake this remake (say that a million times) they most likely won't use the Twin Towers again, because.... we all know why. Instead, they could use the new World Trade Center being constructed right now!

[@velociraptor4you3291]

Christopher Steve That actually doesn't sound like a bad idea, to be honest. Heck; this is the film that introduced me to Kong when I was young, I've always had a strong attachment to it since then (like BigJackFilms here), but now that I look back on it from an adult perspective, there are things about it that, if I were in the director's chair, I'd do differently. One thing would be to show this version of Skull Island as being more populated with other creatures besides just Kong and the giant python. The creatures don't necessarily have to be dinosaurs, they could be a host of strange, beautiful, bizarre, and terrifying life-forms all their own, and found nowhere else on Earth (in the same vein as the cast of creatures from the recent "Kong: Skull Island"). I could go on and on, but I think I'll stop there for now.

[@rosievargas82]

Stomp! R.I.P fred willson

[@XuntosIzor]

By far my least favorite Kong movie, but it's not a terrible film and it's nice to see that it has fans

[@Mr17051963]

This end is very sad! Everybody did leave the theater in tears at the time.

[@chonkeyshonkey]

The same thing has happened with me with Elemental in today's times. Everyone hates and picks on that film, which I on the other hand really loved Elemental and consider it my one of my favorite Pixar movies. And when I felt alone on this sentiment I then looked back on your love for King Kong 76 and realized that we're almost the same in terms of us loving an unlikely film that become favorites of ours. I sure hope Elemental will find it's audience and become the next King Kong 76 of today's generation and have it's own fanbase with it's dedicated fans

[@danielau7365]

A friend of mine showed me this movie and I was thoroughly impressed by the kong suit’s range of expression

[@cretaceousthehunted9669]

Not my favorite Kong film. There were no Dinosaurs and this film and the characters were different from the original characters from the 1933 film. But I'd give the film a pass because at least the film is a Kong film and wasn't a backlash like Godzilla 1998.

[@zillauniverse7208]

CretaceousTheHunted Hi agree I thought it was decent and more watchable than 2005 to be honest

[@chonkeyshonkey]

CretaceousTheHunted Don't listen to that normie who says that "no dinosaurs benefit it". I think dinosaurs DO benefit the films better because-- sure, they may not be important, sure. But the dinosaurs and creatures are the main ingredient for making great action and interesting scenes in the original and especially the awesome 2005 movie. 👍😎🦖🦕

[@sergioalonzo]

Wow, I really enjoyed your review on this magnificent film. I'm 43 years and watched all 3 versions of King kong. It's my opinion that the 1976 version is the best. Not because they did a wonderful job directing, but the music went with every scene. I've must have been 5-7 years old, what stood out most was the music.

[@TheKevinKruger]

When I watch the Kong movies, my favorite part is the city scenes.

[@Godzilla-vd9lj]

Same

[@noahsecades4241]

I think its a very good movie but I would have liked it better if it had some dinosaurs

[@darrellyoder6455]

Fun Fact: They've used the Stock Monster Roars for King Kong in the film. They were from Universal Studios Sound Effects Library. Also Kong sounds like Bowser, Kraid, the T-Rex from The Land Unknown and more. Anyways, great review.

[@velociraptor4you3291]

I DON'T hate this movie. Heck, it's THE film that introduced me to King Kong. But personally, it isn't exactly on the same level as the 1933 classic and 2005 remake. For one thing (and this might sound petty), I wish this film included the dinosaurs that Kong shares Skull Island with. He's supposed to be a prehistoric ape, so therefore, I feel the dinosaurs give him more 'identity,' you know? But in actuality, that doesn't hurt my enjoyment of this movie at all. I still have true love and affection for it. 😊

[@velociraptor4you3291]

+John Cornell Well, that's how you look at 2005, and I respect your views. But I personally don't look at 2005 that way. We all have our different ways of looking at certain films. Can we please respect each other's opinions?

[@Darkzilla66]

+velociraptor4you In my the skull island in this film was very forgettable there was nothing that made it stand out compared to the original or 2005 Kind of ironic he said in his trailer review for kong skull island he said for the movie. A film set in skull island better have dinosaur but in this film not one single dinosaur appears

[@velociraptor4you3291]

+fran zamor I know what you mean, and I agree. Skull Island from 1933 and 2005 stand out as the most memorable incarnations.

[@Dinoslay]

+velociraptor4you There is one Dino on the movie even when we don't exactly see him. The producer. :p

[@velociraptor4you3291]

Dinoslay LOL! 😄

[@Crunchy-red-leaf]

I can’t fucking believe people bashed this cinematic masterpiece filled with a great message, great acting and groundbreaking special effects because “Hurr durr it not a complete copy of da original, it change da plot of da movie”

[@Alzilla09]

Awesome review, man! This was my first King Kong film I saw as a kid.

[@jackbuchanan9085]

+Alzilla 09 Thank you. Mine was the original and King Kong Lives. This movie always scared me, but now I love it more and more.

[@somerandomspider-critic2054]

I might put this on the top 10 most underrated films that are actually fantastic.

[@Alzilla09]

@@jackbuchanan9085 Same here, I love this movie despite the hate it gets.

[@thunderbolt2145]

Great job kid, I couldn't have said it better. Folks have poked fun at me for liking this movie, but over time I'm proud to declare that I love it, and don't give two shits about the backlash. One has to have a sensitive soul to understand and appreciate this motion picture. Plus, I can't get enough of Jessica, without a doubt among the most stunning and beautiful of women ever to grace the silver screen. Yes, I saw Kong 76 at the theatre! Great memory.

[@samoanalii]

The first movie I made my parents take me to opening night. I still love it.

[@stanleyterrell717]

I thought I was the only one who thought this was the best version of King Kong .I have seen this movie more than 100 times❤️

[@SL-cl9gt]

This is the first Kong film I ever saw. In 1998 I was 6 years old and lived in Inglewood CA. We went shopping at City Farm (yikes I know) and when we got home I turned on the tv just in time to watch king getting captured and knocked out by the chloroform. By the end, I was left alone in the room in time to watch the ending. It was a gigantic film to me. Since then I played King Kong with my stuffed gorilla, pretending the large wooden cabinet in our living room was the World Trade Center. In 2001 (yikes again) this became the first DVD I ever owned.

[@LordJapanGojira]

The Helicopter shooting scene was my favorite scene of that movie

[@hideandpride1891]

To be completely honest here, I think this film should have won the Oscars for Best Cinematography and Best Sound Editing. The way the film sound and looks, especially, are part of the main reasons why this film works. The way Kong and Skull Island and New York was shot was so good. Even the roar and score and the sounds of the film are very well done. 👍

[@clownprince88]

Awesome review and i agree it's a masterpiece . I'm also tired of this film getting pooped on, there's just so much to love about it, it's a film that i appreciate more as time passes .

[@OG.Trippster]

King Kong lived at the end of this movie, he never died

[@FG900019]

The 1976 remake of king kong is the best king kong film of series in my opinion this film was very dear to heart for me as a kid. I saw the movie on tuesday nights when every it came on tv and what weird is i was born when the peters jackson's version came out but the 1976 version was the one i saw as the first. And i thought the 1976 version was the most interesting with it great practical effects and soft lines of dialogue. Plus i always thought that a rick baker's king kong was more convincing than andy serkis kong, even though andy might have been more realistic as an ape to me rick had a smooth stance as he stands up as a person which always had a cool off centered quality to it. Overall i have always loved this movie and most of times i watch it it give me nostalgic feeling of me watching it as a kid. And watching your review i has brought some nostalgia for me again and i do agreed with you it is the best king kong film. Also jack nice review.

[@grantkelly8696]

The only real problem I have with this film is the brief moments where the kong robot shows up it looks like crap.

[@melissagamer9311]

King Kong from 1976 was the first monkey movie I watched as a kid, I watch that amazing movie to this day. My friend, Kong's death is something sad, I was very firm not to cry in this scene, poor Dwan. 🤩🎥🦍👍🏻

[@melissagamer9311]

I think most of the inspiration from the movie you made, from Fan Film, was all from that movie, which helped you in the wonderful work you did.😁

[@connorbrennan4233]

I do think this is a good film. I probably don't like it as much as you do, but I, like you, look at it as a film that stands on its own. I too like the score, production value, and special effects for the most part, and I think the three human leads do give very good performances overall, and I also think the film did a great job with Kong and had a great cynical ending. My problems with it are that there is some occasionally stupid dialogue, I'm not entirely convinced of the romance between Jack and Dwan, and I think that there wasn't enough time to show off what other wildlife there is on the island, besides that big snake. On the latter though, I do acknowledge that the film had to focus more on the Beauty and Beast story between Kong and Dwan.

[@scwolfbite]

I always loved this film, but I was too afraid to admit it because everyone else on the internet said it sucked, but now thanks to you, I'm no longer afraid to say that I love this movie, thanks Jack.

[@StarWarsHour]

10:40. I alway thought with that shot that it was implied that Fred was a pancake stuck to the bottom of Kong’s foot like a chewed piece of gum

[@carson21211]

It's my favorite movie of all time as well. It really scared the shit out of me as a kid. I love it.

[@Godzilla-vd9lj]

The Theatrical Version Seem Like Only One Hour. The Extended Cut Felt Like 2 Hours To Me

[@MetronFilms97]

For me I didn’t notice how long it was

[@rickyrackey7930]

This movie needs more attention

[@StaticBlaster]

King kong this version and 1933, ET, Close Encounters, Jaws, Alien and Aliens are definitely my favorite creature/alien movies of all time.

[@MultiSuperguy101]

King Kong 2005 was pretty good too IMO

[@StaticBlaster]

@@MultiSuperguy101 Yeah I love Peter Jackson's version too. I haven't seen the extended version; I've only seen the theatrical one. Have you seen the extended?

[@victimaazul2394]

im 46 and this movie to this day is timeless for me. Loved it as a kid and it still one of the best under appreciated monster films ever. Love the music, the actors, the special effects everything. They make nothing like this anymore. I rather take this than the 2014 Godzilla or the crappy terrible Peter Jackson's version.

[@rickyrackey7930]

Here’s my ranking King Kong 33 10/10👍 King Kong 76 10/10👍 Godzilla 2014 9/10👍 Godzilla King of the Monsters 9.5/10 👍 (which is also an underrated gem like 76) King Kong 05 8/10👍 Godzilla 98 2/10 💩 (There all great except Ferris Buller vs Iguanna)

[@justinperry2520]

It's a good King Kong film

[@JTISREBORN]

Charles Grodin is awesome in this movie. I wanted him to make it through the movie. He was just so much fun to watch.

[@BigJackFilms]

He's fantastic. One of many highlights of the film.

[@JTISREBORN]

BigJackFilms he’s my favorite outside of Kong.

[@kevinmiller6028]

Rest in peace Charles Grodin

[@ryanavery8174]

Oh I think the music in this movie is fucking epic

[@JoeMarranca]

May I ask how you got the extended footage??? Where did you find it?

[@jackbuchanan9085]

I got the footage from a private collector. The footage of the grainy Robot Kong was from an old educational video from 1976 called "King Kong: Fact Or Fantasy"

[@thegcornerpodcastofficial]

***** How come you uploaded this video twice?

[@jackbuchanan9085]

The other one was from when KZbin took it down the first time. I then uploaded it to Facebook. After a while, I decided to re upload it to KZbin.

[@thegcornerpodcastofficial]

***** oh okay Jack

[@zyloproductions4870]

Jack, you were the one who convinced me to watch this movie. At first, I heard the negative scores, and I wasn't considering watching it. After your review, I decided to watch it. It may not be like the first, but I actually liked it. My personal opinion is an 7.7 out of 10, though I respect your opinion too. Thanks!

[@gwattv]

This is the first film I saw in Theaters and I love it to this day.

[@Bocephus2005]

KING KONG 1976 RULES !

[@nathanaelreyes5854]

This movie becomes more surreal after watching American Horror Story.

[@TheRivrPrncess]

I liked it too. So sad at the ending.

[@928studiosinc06]

I got to see the island that they used for Skull Island in this movie back in June. It was as epic as it was in the film. While I’m not a fan of the movie, I love the island.

[@StaticBlaster]

Amazing review by the way. I like how you flesh it out and explain everything in great detail. And you are the perfect movie critic and reviewer. You are incredibly articulate and eloquent. Awesome job, man!

[@dylanmorgan2374]

To me this is also my favourite King Kong 😊 the music was great... And the suit was so convincing.

[@enriquegilmour]

King Kong 1933 is considered by many to be the best film ever made. The creator of this video is the only person I have ever heard say this version is the best fiñm ever made. I've heard a few people say they like this version better, but still it wasn't their pick for best movie ever. I grew up hating this movie because of the influences of my much older brothers that knew the '33 version is superior.

[@SaurianStudios1207]

I hated this movie. It's boring, long, misses the elements of the original and the whole Kong Ann relationship is kinda creepy. Though that's my opinion. I like your review on this movie, keep it up.

[@deepchocolate698]

this movie is my favorite movie too

[@mateusrosito3436]

this is not just a review, its a love letter. Great work

[@thefdvproduction]

Gotta love a good John Barry Love Score

[@UltimateThanos]

This was my introduction to Kong, and Rick Baker’s design is my favorite version of the 8th wonder to this day. My greatest hope is that this incarnation of Kong comes back someday to fight dinosaurs.

[@debbiebee5877]

You should consider writing an anthology of Kong. Your passion and knowledge is second to none. I would definitely buy it.

[@YouTube-tied]

"Umbarge"? Dude...come on. I appreciate your enthusiasm for this movie. I dug it too when I first saw it in theaters in 1976 when I was 11 years old. And i still watch it from time to time, just to reference how disappointing it is, and what could have been. I'm not a huge fan of Jackson's remake. I actually saw the 1933 version on a big screen theater here in Tacoma, WA, a couple weeks ago, That was a treat. Anyways, I don't mean to scold you, but the word you were looking for is "umbrage". Peace Big Jack :)

[@TeraZilla5]

11:37 While John Barry did the scores for many of the Bond movies, he didn't actually compose the famous 007 theme. That was Monty Norman.

[@tapthatt2012]

Pulling this version out for viewing with my WOR-TV copy for Thanksgiving.

[@GringoLatino941]

LOVE THE REVIEW. Very informative. Did learn few things I did not know before. Thanks. I was there in summer 1976! My friend Bill and I were 15 years old, and we went to top of the south tower, and after coming back down, saw Kong's body between the towers, covered under a tarp (think I took a picture). When movie premiered in December 1976, I was now 16, and then saw it. BUT out of all the KONG movies, this is my favorite, nostalgia, as it is from my generation AND I WAS "THERE"! Thanks again, for reading this, and for your review. This is PAul.

[@clayharris7740]

This version of kong did not deserve to die in that horrific way

[@JeffreyDeCristofaro]

This version certainly did NOT deserve all the hate and bashing it got!!! I'm surprised to be saying this, but this version is my personal pick of all the Kongs!

[@waynedaly100]

Great movie, the sequel gave it a bad name, still should have had some dinos in it

[@jackbuchanan9085]

+Wayne Daly The fact there is no dinosaurs, is the only thing I can really complain about the film. But I can see the studios reasons. 1. The effects would have been a nightmare to figure out. Since they wanted to use animatronics and men in suits, stop motion was the only thing to go to bring dinos to life, men in suits would have been too difficult and the budget was already high as it is. 2. They wanted to focus more on the love story between Beauty and Beast, which payed off perfectly. Universal had plans for dinosaurs in there remake at the time. Titled "The Legend Of King Kong" the dinosaurs and Kong was being debated between Stop Motion by Jim Danforth (When Dinosaurs Roamed The Earth) or men in suits by Chris Muler Jr. (The Land Unknown & The Creature From The Black Lagoon)

[@waynedaly100]

***** I remember it was in the British TV listings for the day after 9 11, but they showed the wizard of OZ instead, also the towering inferno was listed for that week on Irish TV but again was not shown

[@Godzilla-vd9lj]

There Is A Dino...The Producer

[@ek9509]

I watched this on Binge Society. I liked it, except for the ending. That was sad.

[@Guyverman01]

If this film had been directed by Polanski and written by Robert Towne, who both were fresh off of Chinatown, I think we would’ve gotten a more universally (no pun intended) acclaimed product.

[@weprin2]

Isn't it possible, just possible that Roland Emmerich kind of ripped off the tragic scene from this King Kong remake and apparently made it similar at the end of the movie Godzilla 1998?

[@BigJackFilms]

Yes and Zilla98 sucked

[@weprin2]

It did indeed :)

[@brandonsavitski]

The only briefest of moments from that movie I kind of slightly liked was when Godzilla initially came into New York City from the harbor and the water starting rising from his dorsal plates and the old guy (Joe) starts running on the dock. That's about the extent of any enjoyment or suspense I got from that movie. The remaining 2 hours and 19 minutes and 44 seconds sucked! Oh yeah and it showed the Twin Towers in the movie!

[@zillauniverse7208]

weprin2 LoL

[@Jacobhull04]

Oh great. Roland emmrich ripped off not only Jaws and jurrasic park, but king kong, too.

[@Marcissus]

This channel is like Avgn if it never got famous (that’s a compliment)

[@StaticBlaster]

rip to all the victims of 9/11. The helicopter crash really brings back those real-life disturbing images.

[@VierthalerStudios]

You deserve more views.

[@hideandpride1891]

The three main actors: Jeff Bridges, Jessica Lange, and Charles Grodin are still alive. If they are preparing another movie release for this on DVD and Blu-ray, they need to do a commentary together on the movie along with Jack O'Halloran (Joe Perko). I LOVE THIS MOVIE A LOT. This is a great review. Thanks for defending this beloved masterpiece. Your best video I have ever seen on this video.

[@billybimbo985]

i wished the movie had more creatures