
Anything With Brody Is A-Ok But This Is Pushing It!
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Adrien Brody has to be one of the most talented actors of our generation. Not to mention that even though he may not be what most consider handsome - he is one sexy man! Sorry but I had to get that out of the way.
The movie looks expensive and full of CGI "magic" - which it was. Most of the acting was great - Brody, Jack Black, Colin Hanks and the ship's crew etc. All were great except Naomi Watts. I usually like her but it seemed like she was trying too hard.
The first 3rd of the movie - set in NYC in the 30's - is a bit long and boring. Sure Jackson has to set up each character, give them a background so you feel for them etc. But to me it was just a bit much.
The middle part - on Skull Island - is EXCELLENT! This part alone makes this movie worth buying. The special effects are great but even so, Kong looks too CGI. I don't know what it is. Maybe because he was too much in it, you know a little mystery never hurts. The dinosaurs and bugs all look great - which is why I am confused about Kong not being as good.
The last part is back in NYC. Kong is captured and he is the main attraction on Broadway. You know the story. Everyone knows the story, even if you have not seen the original. This part suffers from CGI overdose. Kong escapes, lots of running- funny how no one is seen dying even though car are crashing left and right, not to mention Kong is has pretty big feet and I'm sure stepped on a few people - lots of screaming etc etc. Empire State Building, planes, well you know.
Saw it in the theaters and was a bit bored. Thought I would give it another chance on dvd, but still a bit bored. But what do I know, lots of people liked it.
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