Review of King Kong (1933) by The Critic ( — 30 May 2012
One of the most influential monster movies to come out of Hollywood and one of the greatest films ever made - full stop. Excellent special effects (for its time) by Willis O'Brien and outstanding editing not only bring King Kong to life but have him interact with civilisation to great effect. As the centre of our big ape's affection, the gorgeous Fay Wray is an absolute knockout, with Bruce Cabot a handsome hero and Robert Armstrong, ideally smug as fame-hungry film producer Carl Denham. But this creature feature obviously belongs to Kong himself, whose assorted battles on Skull Island and New York rampage are most awe-inspiring to watch (even by today's standards), reiterating why the film shines in the history of cinema. Unmissible!
It was followed by 'Son of Kong' (1933) nine months later.
This review of King Kong (1933) was written by The Critic ( on 30 May 2012.
King Kong has generally received very positive reviews.
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