King Kong - Oscar Hopeful

I have most recently had the opportunity to see a screening of the latest remake of the classic King Kong, produced by Peter Jackson of Lord of the Rings fame.

For three hours, you are transported to Skull Island the home of Kong and other creatures both large and others you can only wish were smaller - insects and other bugs that literally make your skin creep. This is NOT a film for those under 13 as it will solict nightmares.

King Kong was in the thirties a film to go see, a real experience. Peter Jackson's version some seventy years later is as much a go-see and experience on the big screen with surround sound.

The use of technology only enhances the filmmaking. The cast, expecially Jack Black who I personally do not usually like, is well suited for this role as a villian of the piece as are his fellow cast members in their roles. Kong is impressive, very impressive and you will cheer for him at times and be saddened by the eventual and well known conclusion to the film.

King Kong is a film you will want to see more than once, if only to pick up on the subtle details. I will be adding this to my Amazon wish list in the future and score this as a 10+/10.

I expect that King Kong will be included in some ways among the Oscar nods in the New Year, we will see in time. Best film possibly not as I would suggest that Memoirs of a Geisha will be a hot runner for this category. Nevertheless, Best Actress / Best Supporting Actor have to be considered together with a host of technical nominations.