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King Kong (1976)
1976's King Kong is not a bad film, though you easily see why it's been overshadowed by every other version of the story.
Company executive Fred S. Wilson (Charles Grodin, whom you might recognize from Tremors) is leading an expedition to a virgin island hidden by a thick fog his scientists say is a rich oil deposit. On the way there, he finds two unexpected people: Dwan (Jessica Lange), the sole survivor of a yacht caught in a storm, and Jack Prescott (Jeff Bridges) a stowaway who believes a rare species of ape lives on the island. Indeed, on the world which time forgot a primitive tribe of humans worship a titanic ape named Kong.
The most notable thing about this King Kong is also what makes it ultimately forgettable: the absence of dinosaurs (I guess they all got turned to oil). The only remotely exceptional creature on the island - besides Kong - is a large snake. This makes the great ape feel much more like a big deal, at the cost of a lot of charm. As a consolation prize, the human characters get a lot more development and screen time.
Particularly striking is the story's romantic angle. Bridges and Lange have great chemistry and their scenes together make the later parts of the film that much more poignant. Ultimately, the jungle perils have strengthened them as a couple but then, the story brings them to a crossroad. Jack is disgusted at everyone's behavior towards Kong. She’s conflicted. The beast is her ticket to stardom. You’ve gotten to know these people. This is real drama, not just a plot point to keep audiences awake while the ape isn't on-screen.
I also appreciated the time devoted to Charles Grodin's character. In most films, he'd be simply about greed, a total sleazeball whose purpose is solely to get the plot going. You'd expect him to hit on Dwan, for example, but he shows genuine concern for her, and for his staff. This guy's an optimist, at least initially. When things don’t go according to plan, you see his dark side emerge and he turns sinister.
Some of the special effects are dated, but they are good overall. Keep in mind this film was made in the ’70s. No computer effects, no stop-motion either. Kong is created through animatronics, miniatures, and a pretty good costume. You can see where the footage was spliced together, but this is as good as possible at the time. The picture does lose something by using these techniques, however. It isn't slick like Jackson's 2005 film and isn't the best example of stop-motion tech like the original. It's in the middle, and lesser for it. Overall, the effects are convincing. You understand why audiences were impressed upon its release. Compare it to King Kong vs. Godzilla or King Kong Escapes and you’ll see.
A few decisions from director John Guillermin make the great ape not quite resonate as an appealing, tragic hero the way he has before, or since. Key beats of heroism have been given to the human characters instead and have been replaced with the titan gorilla leering at Dwan while trying to undress her. Yuck. It's counterbalanced by great moments towards the ending but these small criticisms add up. You appreciate the film for everything it does well but in the end, everything about this film has been done better elsewhere. It's a neat curiosity. (On DVD, September 26, 2014)
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"There's nothing wrong with the heart. The damn thing runs like a Swiss watch. It's his blood." - King Kong Lives (1986) #lindahamilton #briankerwin #johnguillermin #saturdayfrights #whatdidijustwatch #horrorpodcast #horrorcommunity #horrorgeek https://www.instagram.com/p/CNFAgbBlx4C/?igshid=rb8js6fq2n5y
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Richard Roundtree still kicking ass in SHAFT’S BIG SCORE! (1972) & SHAFT IN AFRICA (1973) now on a pair of spiffy-looking Blu-rays from the @warnerarchive #richardroundtree #mosesgunn #gordonparks #blaxploitation #vonettamcgee #johnguillermin https://www.instagram.com/p/Byi2Ez5F6HR/?igshid=wpa5os2pp6am
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Released December 17th, 1976.
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"The most exciting original motion picture event of all time."
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Now watching - King Kong (1976) #johnguillermin (at Crain Manor)
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Today's review on MyOldAddiction.com, King Kong by #JohnGuillermin starring #JeffBridges and #JessicaLange, "despite a mammoth budget and beautiful cinematography feels cheap" JOHN GUILLERMIN Bil's rating (out of 5): BB. USA, 1976. Dino De Laurentiis Company…
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Bland den breda allmänheten är skådespelaren och regissören Gunnel Lindblom inte lika känd som exempelvis Harriet Andersson och Liv Ullmann, två kollegor nära förknippade med Ingmar Bergman. Men även Gunnel Lindblom var en av Bergmans
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Description: Fascinating and beautifully shot, Rapture (1965), stars Melvyn Douglas, Patricia Gozzi and Dean Stockwell. Strict Father, neurotic daughter and easy housekeeper all have their reasons for hiding a man on the run. Deep, well paced and wonderfully acted, especially 15 year old Gozzi who believes Stockwell to be her scarecrow come to life #Rapture #johnGuillermin #melvyndouglas #patriciagozzi #deanstockwell #gunnellindblom #petersallis #eurekadvd #cinema #dvd #drama #ilovethecover
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Description: Today watching the 2nd of 3 movies I picked up at my local library recently. The movie is “Wild Strawberries”. This will mark my first movie of Swedish director Ingmar Bergman. It’s star though, the great actor/director Victor Sjostrom, I’ve enjoyed in The Phantom Carriage, He Who Gets Slapped, and The Wind. Think I’m really going to love this one! #wildstrawberries #ingmarbergman #victorsjostrom #maxvonsydow #bibiandersson #ingridthulin #gunnarbjörnstrand #jullankindahl #sifruud #naimawifstrand #gunnelbroström #gertrudfridh #gunnarsjöberg #åkefridell #giopetré #gunnellindblom #gunnarolsson
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Description: Jungfrukällan – The Virgin Spring (1960). Not Rated | 89 min. Drama. Director: Ingmar Bergman. Cast: Max von Sydow, Birgitta Valberg, Gunnel Lindblom, Birgitta Pettersson. Plot Summary: In medieval Sweden, the innocent and beautiful Karin, virgin daughter of a Christian landowner, is sent to church to deliver prayer candles, accompanied by the family’s jealous pregnant servant girl, Ingeri, who still believes in the Norse gods. #maxvonsydow #birgittavalberg #gunnellindblom #birgittapettersson #ingmarbergman #jungfrukallan #thevirginspring #drama #movie #movieclip #stockholm #sweden #history #oldtimes #vintage
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