I generally dislike remakes, but I also held a negative opinion of DC comics for some time. Then came the widely criticized New 52 era; I recall discussing with a friend how the Flash in those stories just didn’t feel right to him, and he rejected it on principle. It seems something similar has occurred here because the 1933 film was ambitious. The technology available at that time wasn't quite up to par, but they…

It was an uphill battle to create something comparable to the classic film from 1933, so one has to ask if the effort was worthwhile. The resulting movie is quite surprising. While the character names have been altered and the storyline reworked to focus on oil prospecting rather than a hunt for a creature, the core narrative remains consistent: Jessica Lange portrays "Dwan," who captures the attention of the giant a…

It runs on a little too long, though it does have some genuinely amusing scenes—like that moment with the person dressed as an ape playing with a miniature train set or ducking behind a structure to escape a helicopter. The ape costume itself wasn't awful, but his facial expressions occasionally came across as unsettling, particularly when he was looking at Dwan. It’s definitely not among the strongest entries in the…

You’re completely mistaken; he was their source of dread, a puzzle, and something wondrous. I had already been captivated and frightened by *Jaws* in 1976—I was just ten years old at the time. My parents, who are film enthusiasts, introduced me to the original *King Kong* from 1933, so when this version—in color—came out, I waited in line for two hours to see it. I was completely taken with it, telling everyone at…

I’d previously experienced the remarkable original ‘King Kong,’ which remains impressive due to its groundbreaking special effects, as well as Peter Jackson's more modern adaptation, also quite striking. I’d only encountered negative comments about the 1970s version, but I’ve grown to appreciate films by Guillermin, and when I noticed a used copy of it on blu-ray at an affordable price, I decided to give it a try con…