Up From The Depths Reviews | Every Kong Movie (So Far)

All the King Kong reviews, compiled together in one convenient package. Timestamps below. Sit back, relax, and enjoy.
0:00 King Kong (1933)
6:38 Son of Kong (1933)
12:22 King Kong Escapes (1967)
18:57 King Kong (1976)
25:17 King Kong Lives (1986)
30:48 King Kong (2005)
37:41 Kong: Skull Island
#Kong #review #compilation
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[@AshXXMayftw]

Kaiju fans often site Godzilla as being the grandfather of all giant monster movies, but in actuality that could be given to our hairy simian friend here. Not saying Godzilla doesn't deserve some credit, but it often feels like Kong is overlooked, even though it's one of the most revolutionary movies of all time.

[@ginopippofrebooter-ilrinne2881]

Since Kong actually gave Godzilla his fame.

[@Telcontar86]

I would think that the creators of Godzilla would disagree with their character being considered as such.

[@Logan-Zilla]

@@Telcontar86 Well King Kong was one the Inspirations for Godzilla with Gorillas even being another Inspiration, In fact, Gojira is derived from Gorilla and Whale in Japanese :) So yeah, I'd have to agree with you.

[@AntwoneAntJackson]

@@Telcontar86 +

[@randallrona9618]

Without Kong, Godzilla will never exist.

[@joshuafleming5380]

King Kong 2005 is still EASILY my favorite, it seems that most of the complaints I've seen is that the movie is too long but I disagree, I think it is perfectly well paced, feeling a lot shorter than it actually is.

[@JohannaLeigh]

One problem I had with the 2005 version was the simple fact that Peter Jackson forgot to let Kong BLEED when he was shot. Even the original Kong bled. The 1976 Kong bled buckets, which one would do, considering the machine gun intensity. My FAVORITE moment from Jackson's Kong was Central Park. I don't know how it was worked, special affects wise, and I don't care. It just WORKED. There was genuine FUN there!

[@KookieKutter111]

It's just a less interesting version of the original one

[@joshuafleming5380]

@@KookieKutter111 Hard disagree, I think both are great but I love the cinematography, characters and visuals of the 2005 version, by far the most interesting version of Kong for me.

[@frankenoise]

King Kong is going to be 90 years old soon... and to this day no one will dare take the time and effort to do such amazing practical effects!

[@Raccon_Detective.]

And Godzilla is 60 years old

[@porc1429]

I hope they do a little easter egg scene of godzilla but with suitmation and Kong's with stop motion in future films

[@studior2962]

But they do take the time and effort to do very high quality and realistic CGI

[@sleazyfellow]

@@studior2962 doing a special effect on a computer is zero compared to what they had to do back then, stop motion requires 100% concentration all the time and takes hours to get a few seconds of movement. So overall, 100s of hours for a movie like Kong, or any other stop motion animation.

[@enx6265]

@@sleazyfellow exactly! I do it and takes so much time

[@tsopmocful1958]

I can never forget the 1976 version, because I was 11 back then, and Jessica Lange had a highly memorable effect upon me.

[@henriquedearruda8902]

Well that King Kong vs Godzilla was official but not Cannon to the Godzilla universe, kind of like that Batman vs Superman movie from 2016

[@germanspartan2659]

King Kong 1933: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Son of Kong 1933: ⭐ ⭐ King Kong Escapes 1967: ⭐ ⭐⭐ King Kong 1976: ⭐⭐⭐ King Kong Lives 1986: ⭐ ⭐ King Kong 2005: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kong: Skull Island: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@SparkZ1420]

Add one more star to 76' and remove one from KK Lives and I'd agree

[@germanspartan2659]

@@SparkZ1420 This is how he rated it, just copied it and put in the comments

[@sonicdash9652]

I give the 1976 one two stars and King Kong Lives one star.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

SparkZ1420, Id also give 1 more star to Kong 1976, but Id take 1 off Kong '05 and 2 off Skull Island. ' 33 and '76 are the best for me.

[@damdumah2552]

1976 will always be my favorite

[@tamanduamirinho3747]

Its not my favorite,but yeah,its pretty good, and i dont agree with the channel opinion,i would actually give a 4 stars.

[@Yobtar5]

"Babe, wake up! New Up From the Depths Upload!"

[@BerserkerCade77]

Godzilla is watching this to study his opponent.

[@nickgarcia3319]

Lmaooo

[@shanecolby547]

Yep

[@zDestrxys6769]

Yes

[@Nederlandishetbeste]

TRUE

[@dreamtcg]

Lol

[@TheeHAILSTORMBREAD]

In the year 2033,king kong will reach its one hundredth birthday. I wish there would be a second Godzilla movies review.

[@timthorson52]

That could be epic year for a new movie, a new retelling with some good omages to the original. I dont know if they should set it in 1933.

[@Sgt.Dornan117]

Since Godzilla vs Kong is now out, I think the next appropriate outing for Kong and monsterverse movie should be about Kong becoming King Kong

[@tamanduamirinho3747]

But he is the king,the king of Hollow Earth.

[@dasher3532]

Bro traveled 3 years into the future

[@totoro5874]

Up From The Depths has uploaded a compilation of all his King Kong reviews, I better grab my popcorn

[@radzilla1357]

Agreed

[@lcb2839]

@@radzilla1357 yessir

[@groupoftrouts7748]

Yeah but not as long as godzilla reviews :(

[@mynameiswhat3843]

Fucking sad.

[@lcb2839]

@@mynameiswhat3843 ?

[@BU_TV]

The 1976 King Kong film to me, will always be the most terrifying King Kong, both visually and audibly! I feared that Kong as a kid

[@jonmcgowan]

PJ's Kong CGI (besides the brontosaurus scene) still looks amazing 18 years later.

[@doomguydemonkiller]

Up to this day, King Kong 2005 is my favorite Kong movie. It's just Epic

[@ajscrewu]

Best portrayal of skull island when I first saw it in theaters I was legit scared everything was dangerous even the natives

[@IronwaveStudios]

Exactly, there's a reason that version of kong is still the main one used in marketing. A king kong ride came out in universal studios in 2016, based on the 2005 King Kong!!! That's whole 11 years after the movie.

[@HugoMakesMusic]

I dunno, man, I'll personally choose Robert Armstrong over Jack Black any day... Not that I don't like Jack Black as an actor, his portrayal and writing just isn't as good as the 33 Carl denham imo. Also I personally feel the new one has a bit too much filler...just my taste, but I respect liking the 2005 version more...

[@sharkwar4284]

Same

[@anklesmcspankles7528]

It should have been called boat simulator cause half the damn movies on a boat then Kong acts like a human not an animal trash

[@derworfnet]

Thank you! This gave me the opportunity to finally watch your take on the 1976-Film as this is the only one of your reviews that is unavailable in my country.

[@Grandmaster_Dragonborn]

I’ve always thought King Kong (2005) was better than the original. While the original is an important piece of cinema, I feel the remake improved on it in many areas; story, characters, Kong and Ann’s dynamic, direction, world building, and emotional depth. Both are masterpieces though.

[@SamSprole]

Are you on dope or something? Any movie with that much CGI can't be considered a masterpiece.

[@Grandmaster_Dragonborn]

@@SamSprole Course it can; look at Terminator 2 and Jurassic Park. King Kong (2005) is the same.

[@Grandmaster_Dragonborn]

@@SamSprole No I’m not. Are you shocked not everyone has you’re opinion?

[@jebediahchagels]

@@SamSprole cringe

[@Grandmaster_Dragonborn]

@@SamSprole How does it make no sense? CGI does not suck; it’s only when it’s used badly does it suck. Having CGI is not a bad thing, in the case of King Kong it’s used amazingly, hence why I think it’s better than the original along with several reasons. Calm down.

[@tiffsaver]

This is by far the most accurate and complete Kong retrospective I've ever seen. KUDOS. I particularly appreciated how you paid such detailed homage to the 1933 original, never to be duplicated.

[@andrewgrant6516]

Bit sad that Mighty Joe Young wasn't included.

[@MetronFilms97]

Not a kong movie

[@AbombOO7]

Honestly I'd put that in the Minilla category of Kong movies.

[@sammy1552]

@@AbombOO7 Why? It’s not that bad.

[@SgtxAnus]

Son of Kong woulda worked better with more giant monster fights.

[@solidified-spinosaurus]

So does your profile

[@SgtxAnus]

@@solidified-spinosaurus gotem

[@santiagogarcia950]

3 monsters battles isn't that enough

[@SgtxAnus]

@@santiagogarcia950 when the movie's plot n dialogue is shit level then no its not

[@CaptainCretaceous91]

Ditto if Kiko had more screen time.

[@JohannaLeigh]

Kong '76 had TWO 'actors' . One was indeed, Rick Baker, but the other performer (sadly uncredited) was William Shepherd.

[@nathanielschwartz425]

3:15 That was always my favorite part when I was little. Now I think my favorite part might be the grand finale at the end on top of the Empire State Building with the planes. Though, it’s very hard to say what my favorite scene is exactly.

[@nickgarcia3319]

41:08 is my favorite part now

[@Mars-87]

The 05’ film came out when I was a little kid but for some reason I found myself favoring 76’ film

[@retroentertainment1340]

I actually got to see the original 1933 King Kong in theaters back in March 2020 just as the Covid-19 situation got going.

[@WolfPSN]

Is it wrong that I love every single one of these movies?

[@PowerPackers90]

16:19 Shocker recruit: I like this guy style lets offer him a job. But he'll need a white suit, drucula cape, and a squid monster form.

[@TheGothamite3]

Love these compilations

[@robertsteele1583]

me to

[@Marvellite]

There's no way calling Jack Black tenacious was an accident

[@Azulzinhokkk]

I love your reviews a lot, man! Keep up the great work! I really hope we get to see some more reviews from you about Tokosatsu/Kaiju movies!

[@edwinsparda7622]

So.... Kyle Chandler was in Peter Jackson's King Kong AND Godzilla vs Kong????

[@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 !!!

[@blakecausey908]

This was a good revisit of all the kong films

[@rileylallier429]

1. King Kong 2005 A+ - I fucking love this movie and I'd say it's easily the best version of the story. 2. King Kong 1933 A - Great movie that is incredibley important even if it doesn't fully hold up. 3. Godzilla Vs Kong 2021 B 4. Kong: Skull Island C+ 5. King Kong Vs Godzilla 1962 C+ 6. King Kong 1976 C-

[@nolanolivier6791]

I remember the marketting for King Kong Lives in Japan. I wasn't allowed to see the film, but the images of a giant gorilla engaged in a pitched battle againt tanks and attack helicopters made an impression on my 8 year old brain. Those giant posters sure looked epic...

[@schnubbel76]

I saw the 1976 Kong when i was ten years, and i loved it, also was scared by it and sad at the end. It will always have a special place in my movieloving heart.

[@tamanduamirinho3747]

I think thats actually the best death of Kong. Seeing he bleeding its pretty shocking,also the journalists around him like vultures aroud a prey makes you really feel sad for Kong.

[@danboyisdopex9864]

King Kong 76 seemed terrifying

[@punk640]

I could listen to your reviews all day

[@CinefreekProductions]

Say what you will about the 1976 film, but in my opinion, the '76 version is by far the scariest out of all the Kong. That Roar alone can put the fear of God into anyone.

[@richardbartolo2890]

The commenters voice reminds me of Richard Dreyfuss

[@AlonzoTompkins]

One of my favorite things about Skull Island, and Godzilla Vs Kong, are all the mods and references to every Kong film that came before.

[@tamanduamirinho3747]

Yeah,like the octopus fight,just like GvK 62.

[@Aerolandaircraft]

I'm a Godzilla guy but '05 Kong deserves five stars

[@adrian72300]

I agree with this video, it was a bloated mess, unbelievable action sequences, Skull island natives looked terrible, King Kong was never a silver back gorilla...this version was like the 98 Godzilla, unrecognizable

[@Aerolandaircraft]

@@adrian72300 I have only watched the "short" version but King Kong 2005 is just awesome. There are problems like the xenophobic way the natives are pictured but everything else is awesome, even if it takes an hour just to get to skull island. This was not '98 Godzilla because this movie does the original justice.

[@adrian72300]

@@Aerolandaircraft So you're saying Kong '33 and '76 look like Kong '05 ?

[@Aerolandaircraft]

@@adrian72300 '33 does look a lot like '05 because they're meant to be silverbacks.

[@adrian72300]

@@Aerolandaircraft Disagree...look it up and you'll see the original concept

[@gojiking2790]

It's about damn time! I've been waiting for this video since the gojira one!

[@RickDaSquirrel]

“Every Kong film” No sight of the 3 animated films.

[@Ariel_emerald]

or king kong vs godzilla

[@Jaz0potato]

@@Ariel_emeraldHe was mainly talking about the ones based on Kong or things related to Kong (like son of Kong). It is also cuz of Kong vs Godzilla is more like a spinoff.

[@fijistarproductions990]

King Kong - 4/4 Son of Kong - 2/4 King Kong vs. Godzilla - 3.5/4 King Kong Escapes - 3/4 King Kong (1975) - 2.5/4 King Kong Lives - 0.5/4 King Kong (2005) - 3.5/4 Kong: Skull Island - 3/4 Godzilla vs. Kong - 3.5/4

[@imperiodobrasilball8395]

Why did you rate it 4 points and not 5?

[@randallrona9618]

Fun Fact: The directors behind King Kong(1933) were cameo as Air Force pilots who try to shoot Kong in the Empire State Building. Peter Jackson did the same thing in 2005 remake.

[@meroujanbaberian8478]

2005 kong is badass my favorite kong

[@movieman6456]

No “The Mighty Kong”? No deal.

[@somedoofiswithinternetacce2361]

Epic! now I can finally see your King Kong 76 review here in the UK

[@jokx4409]

I find it funny this video was just released when I was just rewatching your older review. I see it's from the same creator. I get confused then I see "3 hours ago" HYPE

[@Jose_Hunters_EWF_Remixes]

A few small remarks: 1. Charles Grodin's performance in Kong 76 is so over the top that the character achieves cartoon level villainy. Sadly, Grodin died 5/18/21 at age 81 2a. That actually was René Auberjonois in Kong 76, who brilliantly depicted shapeshifting Odo in Star Trek DS9, generally regarded as the best performance amongst all the regulars Sadly, Auberjonois died 12/8/19 at age 79 2b. Rhodes Reason, one of the three leads in Kong Escapes 67, also played gladiator Flavius Maximus in the Star Trek TOS episode "Bread & Circuses". Sadly, Reason died 12/26/14 at age 84

[@scado5679]

And so the trilogy of the main monster supercuts is complete! Unless you plan to make one of these for the American monster movies, which I would not be complaining about.

[@SalvableRuin]

Peter Jackson's King Kong is the best Kong film by a long shot, in my opinion. It stays pretty true to the original but updated for modern audiences. I agree wholeheartedly with your criticisms of it, though. I also love Kong: Skull Island.

[@patrickperalta59]

I like Kong 76 it was a good movie and I enjoyed it

[@THANATOS-PRIME]

Skull Island is my favorite King Kong movie. Innoway it reminds me of the 1999 Mummy in the ways it takes a familiar story and characters and puts a new spin on them to honor the original film but still be able to stand on its own.

[@robbiedegrenier]

Kong was the 1st daikaiju! 1st Japanese outing was in the 1933 "WASEI KINGU KONGU". That film lead to the birth of Godzilla 21 years later!

[@forestfilms472]

21 days

[@BeastyDub]

21 years later 😂

[@sumdood8563]

I've been waiting for this moment.

[@Starglance]

The 1976 version will always be my favourite King Kong version

[@killert_7759]

My interpretation of his reviews: 1: King Kong 1933 2: King Kong 2005 3: Kong: Skull Island 4: King Kong Escapes 5: King Kong 1976 6: King Kong Lives 7: Son of Kong

[@goblinoidfilms7119]

Love me some Kong. Saw the OG as a kid in the 70's and my mind was blown.

[@donovandelaney3171]

King Kong 76 extended version is a great film.

[@christermyrberg3661]

They should definitely release it on DVD 👍

[@Starglance]

@@christermyrberg3661 it WILL be released in a few weeks on Blu-ray and DVD as a double box. The Collector's edition comes out in May 2021 and will feature the theatrical cut as well as the extended TV version.

[@christermyrberg3661]

@@Starglance I thought it was only a Bluray release but that's good news 👍 Thanks for the info 😎

[@Kains_Gaming_Channel]

King Kong is the greatest movie ever made!

[@pedror942]

Lol

[@creategreatness8823]

I always wish that "Ebirah, horror of the deep" had just stayed as a King Kong movie.

[@BaldPerspective]

Leaving a like & a comment to boost up kaiju homie's channel for his eventual return! #ContinueTheMonsterverse

[@Guy-Mann]

Mmm... Monke.

[@specialbeamvegeta4059]

~Master Oogway

[@pranavbhat6581]

been waiting for this

[@SlitherWhisp]

King Kong 2005 might be the only time (aside from voice acting) where I actually liked Jack Black's acting.

[@explorer909]

18:58 - I don't care what the narrator says, this by far is the best King Kong to date.

[@johnhoney5089]

Eh, my favorite Kong is the 2005 one. Everyone likes to crap on him looking even more gorilla-like, but I loved that design. Plus all the new creatures they had in that movie like the Carnictis and Ferrucutus.

[@andrewzambrano5672]

20:25 when my mom tells me to smile but I'm angry.

[@tweetybird4900]

Just went and grabbed an 8 pack for this Haha. Does it strike anyone else as interesting that they haven't remade son of kong or even brought the character back in?

[@Highwater2008]

RIP Charles Grodin

[@JaguarCats]

Fun fact with King Kong Lives? The producers thought they had a hit on their hands =P

[@dustinharvey6525]

Imagine.....the badassery of a well made King Kong 1976 vs. Godzilla 1984..... Ugh only in my imagination.

[@dr.dankytp8683]

Very good list brother this video was extremely interesting.

[@geert574]

1976 with some 2005 dino fights would easily be best one, Jeff Bridges and Jessica Lange are fantastic

[@OverlyEpux]

34:43 : “Jack Black ... Tenacious ... D...” You clever bastard.

[@imperiodobrasilball8395]

My reviews: *Original Duology Era* (1933): _King Kong_ (1933): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ _Son of Kong_ (1933): ⭐⭐ *Showa Era* (1962-1967): _King Kong vs. Godzilla_ (1962): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ _King Kong Escapes_ (1967): ⭐⭐⭐ *De Laurentiis Duology Era* (1976-1986): _King Kong_ (1976): ⭐⭐⭐ _King Kong Lives_ (1986): ⭐ *Peter Jackson Era* (2005): _King Kong_ (2005): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ *MonsterVerse Era* (2017-2021): _Kong: Skull Island_ (2017): ⭐⭐⭐ _Godzilla vs. Kong_ (2021): ⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@carnage4907]

FYI I have a source for Blu rays of toho/tokusatsu movies with English subtitles. I bought King Kong escapes, gorath, Rodan, War of the gargantuas, Atragon, Mysterians, Frankenstein vs Baragon, etc... All blu ray, all with English subtitles and many with double disc versions.

[@gregorylambrihgt2757]

Forbidden Planet had great special effects as well as one of the first sci-fi movies.

[@greghaggerty9996]

John Marston was in "Son of Kong"? Dang, must have been a sidequest he did between tracking down his old posse

[@shawnlittle9378]

I disagree with you the guy that's talking about this video the 1976 is a Great Masterpiece it doesn't necessarily have to be the same as the original but it's well spectated and different attributes King Kong 1976 was a good movie despite which direction it went

[@oscarandrade1643]

Damn,when u said he finally broke away from the shackles and he does in the video 👨‍🍳💋👌 Awesome content my man,Love to see more Kaiju Lovers out there. Can’t wait for the GvK!!!! Hope Big G gets the Win,maybe that’ll convince Toho to allow Legendary to keep using their monsters ;)

[@patrickperalta59]

I kept expecting Tom Hiddleston yell Kneel I said KNEEL" then shoot at Kong with his Glow stick of Destiny. LOL

[@specialbeamvegeta4059]

*Nick Fury encounters giant spider* This is what happens when a high school kid dodged my calls

[@JohannaLeigh]

Amazingly, 3 decades later, the actress who played the 'air-headed' Dwan (don't completely agree but sort of...) would play the formidable Joan Crawford in Feud, and before that, Patsy Cline in Sweet Dreams.

[@gideonqwikfut4622]

Am i the only one who still wants the Skull Island origin movie?

[@themoralreformchronicles9231]

I struggle to separate Jack Black from his comedic roles in other movie roles. In my opinion this role was just not meant for him. But that’s just my opinion. 🙂🙂

[@MLK-KAEFENTERPRISES]

I think King Kong Escapes is a classic.

[@mikealvord55]

When you upload make sure to increase sound. I would like to hear this

[@RJ-xs7uy]

this is gonna be good

[@JohannaLeigh]

Okay... the skinny guy in the MECHA- Kong movie...I've seen him in other shows. Maybe even a Mash episode.

[@jpeezy9163]

I was 6 years old watching the peter jackson movie with my parents, i cried when kong died and was entralled throughout the entire movie

[@OneTrueVikingbard]

34:40 “lovingly tenacious” lol I see what you did there

[@charlesforbin6937]

Baker had a lot more to do creatively with the 76 Kong suit than Carlo.....That's why the suit(s) in the next one look like Crap.... Baker is an expert in gorilla design and making....

[@CRUELLANDER]

Since Godzilla got its own Anime Trilogy. I wonder if King Kong will get his own trilogy similar to Godzilla: Planet of Monsters.

[@Allen2saint]

Dude, Jessica Lange is an incredible actress.

[@tamanduamirinho3747]

Yeah,he said she was the worst of the 3,i actually think she is the best of the 3. I like Jeff Bridges in this movie,but i dont see reason to his motivations as i see in Lange character.

[@elmono6299]

This is why King Kong (both the 1933 classic and the 2005 Peter Jackson's remake) are one of my favorite movies of all time. 🦍

[@hfhso37ndnks]

King Kong 1933: Legendary Son of kong 1933: quite bad in my opinion King Kong vs Godzilla 1962: boss😎 King Kong escapes 1967: meh. King Kong 1976: cool King Kong lives 1986: absolutely garbage King Kong 2005: super legendary King Kong skull island 2017: good Godzilla vs Kong 2021: alright

[@SalvableRuin]

John C. Reilly KILLS it in this film. Every scene with him is gold. And I love his happy ending.

[@Thetopnoobpro]

I swear to god Doctor Huu sounds like Doctor Who

[@stonebrick1562]

13:12 is one of the funniest clips I’ve ever seen

[@yournan1099]

How do I watch old kaiju movies cause I can’t find them anywhere

[@toastx_]

2:37 The origins of We need Kong...The World needs him.