I like Kong 76, but the original 1933 one will always be the best and my favorite.
@zillauniverse72086 жыл бұрын
Joe Marranca same
@scottmoore16144 жыл бұрын
I agree. You will never top the original. It is just a great film. The ‘76 and ‘05 remakes were lacking.
@loschrodproductions45193 жыл бұрын
I prefer the 2005, because it has Dinosaurs, a Beauty and the Beast Chemistry and pretty good action sequences
@OG.Trippster3 жыл бұрын
@@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
@loschrodproductions45193 жыл бұрын
@@OG.Trippster I've actually seen the original, and this is why I prefer the remakes, because Ann and Dwan enjoy Kong at them.
@OLDSPANKY19677 жыл бұрын
Finally someone who understands why this movie is so great! The love story is why you care for Kong. thanks!
@somerandomspider-critic20547 жыл бұрын
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.
@chonkeyshonkey5 жыл бұрын
Well... that's good for you. I won't trash your opinion. If you love it that's totally okay.
@joestewart-paul32608 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this movie
@somerandomspider-critic20547 жыл бұрын
Same here. It was at its time a good bestselling film, if not the most bestselling in the 70s.
@rickyrackey79303 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@Skulldini8 жыл бұрын
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..
@rickyrackey79303 жыл бұрын
This movie needs a prequel novel.
@KoviklayАй бұрын
The tragedy in the original is that she doesn't return Kong's affections. That's why "it was beauty killed the beast" and why we feel sorry for Kong at the end. They messed it all up in both remakes.
@fredleggett9234 жыл бұрын
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!
@s.nifrum45802 ай бұрын
I instinctually want to be offended by your statement about “young people” but I have no idea how to categorize myself in terms of age anymore Is it wrong to feel old at 22?
@WHOOOSHXDOfficial5 жыл бұрын
1933: Ann 1976: *Dwan* 2005: _A N N_
@creepyskulldini5814 жыл бұрын
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!
@Da1Dez6 жыл бұрын
Richard H Kline, cinematographer of the film, recently died, this now leaves Rick Baker as the only main crew member of this film left.
@MGWFilms974 жыл бұрын
Including cast members?
@ruthiehenshallfan993 жыл бұрын
@@MGWFilms97 nope. Several cast members, notably leads Jessica Lange and Jeff Bridges, are still alive
@MGWFilms973 жыл бұрын
@@ruthiehenshallfan99 yay
@WHOOOSHXDOfficial5 жыл бұрын
My first King Kong film!
@brandonsavitski8 жыл бұрын
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.
@lewixproductions27298 жыл бұрын
I also have appreciation for this movie as well. it really bugs me to see other people hating this movie.
@brandonsavitski8 жыл бұрын
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!
@grantkelly86967 жыл бұрын
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.
@jayryman53106 жыл бұрын
While it's not one of my favorite movies, it IS my favorite Kong film
@nickzilla205 жыл бұрын
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.
@ryanavery81746 жыл бұрын
I think it's one of the best films of all time
@cretaceousthehunted96697 жыл бұрын
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.
@matthewdennion64774 жыл бұрын
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
@jeremy196474 жыл бұрын
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.
@charlesserre69289 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@cthulhutheone87876 жыл бұрын
Someone else loves this movie yeah it is my favorite Kong movie
@BigJackFilms6 жыл бұрын
HELL YEAH!
@buttercupthetortoise78062 жыл бұрын
It’s my favorite movie of all time too!
@themadafaka68396 жыл бұрын
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.
@UltraSenseiHoots8 жыл бұрын
Great review. I'm glad to know not everyone dumps on this movie.
@Macjones694 жыл бұрын
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
@buttercupthetortoise78064 жыл бұрын
I never understood why Jack and Dwan never ended up together in the end
@thedys704 жыл бұрын
That really added to the whole tragedy; there were no winners
@scottmoore16144 жыл бұрын
@thedys70 I agree. It’s as though everyone is ruined or cursed somehow by the end of the film. Very downbeat.
@thedys704 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@scottmoore16144 жыл бұрын
@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.
@brucemarshall34463 жыл бұрын
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!
@hailtheblackdragons6 жыл бұрын
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....
@scottmoore16144 жыл бұрын
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.
@Hewylewis7 жыл бұрын
Garry Chalk played Optimus Primal, not Cullen. He only played Prime.
@alltimelowbro2273 жыл бұрын
Fun fact Gary chalk played in Ninja Turtles:The Next Mutation where he played sliver a Himalayan yeti and also appeared in Godzilla 2014
@Hewylewis3 жыл бұрын
@@alltimelowbro227 i knew that.
@rosievargas827 жыл бұрын
Stomp! R.I.P fred willson
@whoofman20138 жыл бұрын
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.
@BigJackFilms8 жыл бұрын
+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. :)
@kevinvilla23082 жыл бұрын
I will agree
@konglives44532 жыл бұрын
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.
@SaurianStudios12075 жыл бұрын
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.
@KoviklayАй бұрын
Yeah, that whole love story aspect completely derails the tragedy as depicted in the original classic.
@dylanmorgan23744 жыл бұрын
This movie made me feel for Kong.
@matthewsexton65647 жыл бұрын
The 1976 King Kong was the best King Kong I've ever seen I have so many memories of that movie
@XuntosIzor6 жыл бұрын
By far my least favorite Kong movie, but it's not a terrible film and it's nice to see that it has fans
@BROADTRAIN19799 жыл бұрын
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
@TheKevinKruger3 жыл бұрын
Very cool! I wish I had the uncut version too!
@Starglance3 жыл бұрын
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.
@habovay38 жыл бұрын
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.
@jackbuchanan90858 жыл бұрын
+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.
@dylanmorgan23748 жыл бұрын
To me this is also my favourite King Kong 😊 the music was great... And the suit was so convincing.
@noahsecades42419 жыл бұрын
I think its a very good movie but I would have liked it better if it had some dinosaurs
@clownprince889 жыл бұрын
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 .
@clintmemo4 жыл бұрын
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.
@FG9000198 жыл бұрын
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.
@cretaceousthehunted96697 жыл бұрын
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.
@zillauniverse72086 жыл бұрын
CretaceousTheHunted Hi agree I thought it was decent and more watchable than 2005 to be honest
@chonkeyshonkey5 жыл бұрын
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. 👍😎🦖🦕
@christophersteve4278 жыл бұрын
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!
@velociraptor4you32916 жыл бұрын
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.
@samoanalii3 жыл бұрын
The first movie I made my parents take me to opening night. I still love it.
@justinperry25205 жыл бұрын
It's a good King Kong film
@TheRivrPrncess5 жыл бұрын
I liked it too. So sad at the ending.
@T800-z4h8 жыл бұрын
best version of all time
@Mr170519636 ай бұрын
This end is very sad! Everybody did leave the theater in tears at the time.
@gwattv Жыл бұрын
This is the first film I saw in Theaters and I love it to this day.
@carson212114 жыл бұрын
It's my favorite movie of all time as well. It really scared the shit out of me as a kid. I love it.
@JTISREBORN6 жыл бұрын
Charles Grodin is awesome in this movie. I wanted him to make it through the movie. He was just so much fun to watch.
@BigJackFilms6 жыл бұрын
He's fantastic. One of many highlights of the film.
@JTISREBORN6 жыл бұрын
BigJackFilms he’s my favorite outside of Kong.
@kevinmiller60283 жыл бұрын
Rest in peace Charles Grodin
@TheKevinKruger4 жыл бұрын
When I watch the Kong movies, my favorite part is the city scenes.
@Godzilla-vd9lj4 жыл бұрын
Same
@renekauts83235 ай бұрын
Jessica Lange 75 !!! * 20 April 1949 * 20 April 2024 * Happy birthday goddess !!! ***** KING KONG 1976 IS THE BEST KING KONG MOVIE EVER-EVER-EVER !!!
@chonkeyshonkey7 ай бұрын
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
@deepchocolate6988 жыл бұрын
this movie is my favorite movie too
@LordJapanGojira4 жыл бұрын
The Helicopter shooting scene was my favorite scene of that movie
@enriquegilmour Жыл бұрын
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.
@sergioalonzo9 жыл бұрын
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.
@danielau73655 ай бұрын
A friend of mine showed me this movie and I was thoroughly impressed by the kong suit’s range of expression
@velociraptor4you32918 жыл бұрын
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. 😊
@velociraptor4you32918 жыл бұрын
+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?
@Darkzilla668 жыл бұрын
+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
@velociraptor4you32918 жыл бұрын
+fran zamor I know what you mean, and I agree. Skull Island from 1933 and 2005 stand out as the most memorable incarnations.
@Dinoslay8 жыл бұрын
+velociraptor4you There is one Dino on the movie even when we don't exactly see him. The producer. :p
@velociraptor4you32918 жыл бұрын
Dinoslay LOL! 😄
@rickyrackey79303 жыл бұрын
This movie needs more attention
@Alzilla098 жыл бұрын
Awesome review, man! This was my first King Kong film I saw as a kid.
@jackbuchanan90858 жыл бұрын
+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-critic20547 жыл бұрын
I might put this on the top 10 most underrated films that are actually fantastic.
@Alzilla095 жыл бұрын
@@jackbuchanan9085 Same here, I love this movie despite the hate it gets.
@amitypredator93853 жыл бұрын
This one is my favorite version of Kong. This Kong has heart.
@kevinnorwood87825 жыл бұрын
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.
@stanleyterrell717 Жыл бұрын
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❤️
@travisbell7363 жыл бұрын
Man I never thought I’d see someone who loves this movie as much as I do. This was literally the first movie I ever remember seeing in the theaters and I’ve loved it ever since! I can’t wait for the blu-Ray coming out in May 2021
@victimaazul23949 жыл бұрын
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.
@rickyrackey79303 жыл бұрын
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)
@thunderbolt21455 жыл бұрын
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.
@cherylpeterson9982 Жыл бұрын
I love this Movie 🎥❤
@DarrellYoder19995 жыл бұрын
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.
@928studiosinc063 жыл бұрын
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.
@mrbiohazardboy70146 жыл бұрын
Man I love this movie. I'm my opinion this is the perfect kong movie
@scwolfbite7 жыл бұрын
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.
@grantkelly86967 жыл бұрын
The only real problem I have with this film is the brief moments where the kong robot shows up it looks like crap.
@Lobotomyaftermath11 ай бұрын
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”
@zyloproductions48706 жыл бұрын
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!
@Bocephus20054 жыл бұрын
KING KONG 1976 RULES !
@connorbrennan42338 жыл бұрын
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.
@melissagamer93112 жыл бұрын
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. 🤩🎥🦍👍🏻
@melissagamer93112 жыл бұрын
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.😁
@Godzilla-vd9lj4 жыл бұрын
The Theatrical Version Seem Like Only One Hour. The Extended Cut Felt Like 2 Hours To Me
@MGWFilms974 жыл бұрын
For me I didn’t notice how long it was
@ryanavery81746 жыл бұрын
Oh I think the music in this movie is fucking epic
@SL-cl9gt3 жыл бұрын
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.
@StarWarsHour3 жыл бұрын
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
@StaticBlaster3 жыл бұрын
King kong this version and 1933, ET, Close Encounters, Jaws, Alien and Aliens are definitely my favorite creature/alien movies of all time.
@MultiSuperguy1013 жыл бұрын
King Kong 2005 was pretty good too IMO
@StaticBlaster3 жыл бұрын
@@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?
@nathanaelreyes58545 жыл бұрын
This movie becomes more surreal after watching American Horror Story.
@robertwaltz89169 жыл бұрын
I agree with jack kong76 is my fav kong film my 2nd is mighty peeking man
@hideandpride18914 жыл бұрын
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. 👍
@bennettfender15467 жыл бұрын
Sigh please understand my reasoning for not liking this film respect my opinion like how I respect yours. First up the pros the suit is fantastic it looks great even today the detail they out into some scenes like the wall scene you can see the splintering of the wall I mean the detail is fantastic. Next up the score wow it's amazing so memorable I mean just wow. Next up Jessica Lang acts greatly and is hot as heck. Next up the love story is handled greatly and that ending other than being to over the top in terms of gore it is really sad and hard to watch. Now for the bad no dinosaurs man that sucks other than kong I think the dinosaurs are the stars of this film and without them the film is just boring I mean it's two hours of boredom with only the occasional action scene I can't imagine sitting through the extended version which is three hours! Next up the acting other then Jessica Lang the actors are horrible well I will admit I don't think Jack's actor ( I don't remember his name) and the villain is just boring and so overused I mean he's just another boring evil corporate greedy jerk. Also that snake is just horrible I mean the one effect in this film that is horrible. Another problem to many jerks and I have this problem with the sequel why is no one mad about kong this was the time when animal rights were going around at this time. Honestly this film just is not that good the bad outweighs the good and in my opinion this film is just a bore I'll give it a 4/10 it's not horrible but I can't enjoy.
@bennettfender15467 жыл бұрын
John Cornell that's your opinion but without dinosaurs this film is boring and as I stated in the comment there are other reasons I don't like the film.
@bennettfender15467 жыл бұрын
John Cornell also I said other than kong.
@bennettfender15467 жыл бұрын
John Cornell that review is my opinion if you couldn't tell sorry if I didn't make that clear.
@bennettfender15467 жыл бұрын
John Cornell by the way I can't be the only one who wants to slap Dino man is he an absolute jerk trust me when you go into this film's history you learn to despise the guy and trust I can name why I hate his guts in another comment.
@OG.Trippster3 жыл бұрын
King Kong lived at the end of this movie, he never died
@ek95092 жыл бұрын
I watched this on Binge Society. I liked it, except for the ending. That was sad.
@YouTube-tied9 жыл бұрын
"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 :)
@waynedaly1009 жыл бұрын
Great movie, the sequel gave it a bad name, still should have had some dinos in it
@jackbuchanan90858 жыл бұрын
+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)
@waynedaly1008 жыл бұрын
***** 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-vd9lj4 жыл бұрын
There Is A Dino...The Producer
@billybimbo9857 жыл бұрын
i wished the movie had more creatures
@tapthatt20125 жыл бұрын
Pulling this version out for viewing with my WOR-TV copy for Thanksgiving.
@GringoLatino9418 жыл бұрын
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.
@UltimateThanos2 жыл бұрын
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.
@shawnlittle93782 жыл бұрын
I will definitely agree with that because out of all the King Kong movies that they made the 1976 King Kong is my all time favorite and I love the design of this gorilla it is so impeccable immense monstrosity just so different hygiene materials that they used back then in the 70s this King Kong is by far the best I love his Roar all the other King Kongs have their Roars but this one is the best Roar of all time and the way that he looks in his size I wish they would have used him against Godzilla but more Grizzle look bigger and taller
@RobHorrorShorts3 жыл бұрын
I feel exactly the same, this film is amazing!
@debbiebee58773 жыл бұрын
You should consider writing an anthology of Kong. Your passion and knowledge is second to none. I would definitely buy it.
@joestewart-paul32608 жыл бұрын
Jack, I know exactly how you feel about this movie. I love it so much, and I hate the way it's getting a ton of hate. The locations are magical, the sounds are amazing, the story is a lot of fun, the casting is perfect, the music is magnificent and the ending is incredibly heart breaking and tear jerking. In fact I cried just now, and that's now incredible it is. 10/10, beautiful film.
@joestewart-paul32608 жыл бұрын
+John Cornell Haha, well pointed.
@Skulldini8 жыл бұрын
Kong's 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 thankful to him for saving her from the T rex, giant snake and pterodactyl "I don't like to look at him! He reminds 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..
@joestewart-paul32608 жыл бұрын
+John Cornell Save your wind he's probably signed off 😂😉
@joestewart-paul32608 жыл бұрын
+Ian Finlay I agree
@BigJackFilms8 жыл бұрын
"I hate to kick a fellow when he's dead. But I did tell you. You shouldn't have radioed New York you were bringing in the big one." X)
@TeraZilla56 ай бұрын
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.
@derpzilla33024 жыл бұрын
10/10 better then the original 🤔 well we all have are opinions personally I give this an 8/10 good review
@buttercupthetortoise78062 жыл бұрын
Nah it’s a 10/10.
@Marcissus Жыл бұрын
This channel is like Avgn if it never got famous (that’s a compliment)
@theblackheart50272 жыл бұрын
This is in my top 10 favorite films of all time. Love this film