King Kong (1933) | 100 Movies Bucket List

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Next up for the Bucket List was a re-watch.

I watched this film for the first time a couple of years ago, mostly out of curiosity. I've seen the 2005 version multiple times, and have absolutely loved the current slate of Kong and Godzilla movies, so I wanted to see how it all began (and I love that a Godzilla film is on the bucket list too, though not the original).

For the most part, taking into account the film was released in 1933, I think it holds up well.

Yes, the visual effects are completely dated, but the story itself has been retold multiple times because it's something that could easily happen today - someone travelling to a mysterious island for posterity, or in today's world to post their pictures on social media. It really works.

The acting is great, you really believe the characters are going through this experience and the actors all do a great job with their roles.

It's also a reminder of the way films can be told succinctly. I have no problem with a long movie, but I also really love it when movies can tell an amazing story in 90 minutes. Everything was relevant, nothing felt like filler and it was completely engaging the entire way through.

This is a really fun watch that I'd definitely recommend if you're a fan of any of the King Kong movies. I'm really glad it's on the bucket list!

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