Review of King Kong (2012) by Sebastian O — 28 May 2014

This has to be one of the most surprisingly overrated disaster movies of al time. The effects in this ape flick are overused, from the stuttering slow-mo action shots to the extremely unrealistic carrying of Naomi Watts by the title character.

Yes, the ape itself was well created, and there were a few good performances, but all in all, the over-dependence on visual effects and attempt at drama make you wonder how this could possibly have been directed by the mind behind the universally-acclaimed "Lord of the Rings" franchise.