March Monster Madness: King Kong (2005)
March 18 - 24, 2024
Journey to Skull Island, where beauty and beast collide. Witness the epic tale of love, adventure, and the iconic King Kong.
Breathe new life into the timeless tale of beauty and the beast. Set in 1930s New York, the film follows filmmaker Carl Denham as he ventures to the mysterious Skull Island in search of an elusive giant ape – Kong. Capturing the essence of adventure, the narrative unfolds into a gripping journey as the crew encounters prehistoric creatures and treacherous terrain. As the colossal ape is brought back to New York, awe turns to chaos when Kong escapes, unleashing mayhem in the city. Jackson's visionary direction, coupled with groundbreaking visual effects, delivers a cinematic spectacle that tugs at the audience's emotions. King Kong not only pays homage to the original 1933 classic but elevates the narrative with a modern touch, exploring themes of love, sacrifice, and the consequences of exploiting the unknown. A mesmerizing blend of thrilling action, stunning visuals, and heartfelt storytelling, King Kong stands as a monumental achievement in the realm of monster cinema.
- Director: Peter Jackson
- Principal Cast: Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Colin Hanks
- Country: USA, New Zealand, Germany
- Year: 2005
- Running Time: 187 min.
- Producer: Jan Blenkin, Carolynne Cunningham, Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh
- Screenplay: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson
- Cinematographers: Andrew Lesnie
- Editors: Jamie Selkirk
- Music: James Newton Howard
- Language: English