Review of King Kong (2012) by Mike Sage for Peterborough This Week — 14 Dec 2005

I'm sorry Mr. Spielberg; you've just relinquished your title. Peter Jackson is now the reigning god of awesome movies.

This review of King Kong (2012) was written by Mike Sage and published by Peterborough This Week on 14 Dec 2005.

King Kong has generally received positive reviews.

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