King Kong (2005)
King Kong (2005), a monumental adventure monster film, was co-written, produced, and directed by the talented Peter Jackson. In the midst of the Great Depression, New York City’s struggling vaudeville performer Ann Darrow is offered a role by filmmaker Carl Denham, who is facing financial troubles. Despite her initial reservations, Ann agrees to join the project upon discovering that her favorite playwright, Jack Driscoll, is involved as well. The filming takes place on the SS Venture, with Captain Englehorn at the helm and Carl claiming that they are heading to Singapore. However, his true intention is to capture footage on the mysterious Skull Island. As tension rises among the crew about their destination, Ann and Jack find themselves falling in love during the voyage. Yet just as things seem to be progressing smoothly, a radio message prompts Captain Englehorn to consider changing course due to a warrant for Carl’s arrest for defying studio orders.
However, before any action can be taken, thick fog causes their ship to run aground on Skull Island. Carl and his film team, including cameraman Herb, assistant Preston, actor Bruce Baxter, and boom operator Mike, are exploring the island when they are suddenly ambushed by hostile natives. Tragically, one of the crewmen is killed in the attack. However, thanks to Englehorn’s bravery, the rest of the crew is able to escape unharmed. Just as they are about to depart from the island, a cunning native sneaks aboard their ship and snatches Ann. As it turns out, she is being offered as a sacrifice to Kong – a massive 25-foot-tall ape that resides on the island. When Jack realizes Ann is missing, he convinces the entire crew to return to the island in search of her. But it becomes clear that Kong has taken her deep into the jungle. Despite this dangerous turn of events, Carl’s determination to capture Kong on film only grows stronger.
Date of download: 2015-11-11T17:22:34+00:00
Cast:  Naomi WattsAnn Darrow  Jack BlackCarl Denham  Adrien BrodyJack Driscoll  Thomas KretschmannCaptain Englehorn  Andy SerkisKong | Lumpy  Colin HanksPreston  Jamie BellJimmy  Evan ParkeHayes  Kyle ChandlerBruce Baxter |
King Kong (2005), a monumental adventure monster film, was co-written, produced, and directed by the talented Peter Jackson. In the midst of the Great Depression, New York City’s struggling vaudeville performer Ann Darrow is offered a role by filmmaker Carl Denham, who is facing financial troubles. Despite her initial reservations, Ann agrees to join the project upon discovering that her favorite playwright, Jack Driscoll, is involved as well. The filming takes place on the SS Venture, with Captain Englehorn at the helm and Carl claiming that they are heading to Singapore. However, his true intention is to capture footage on the mysterious Skull Island. As tension rises among the crew about their destination, Ann and Jack find themselves falling in love during the voyage. Yet just as things seem to be progressing smoothly, a radio message prompts Captain Englehorn to consider changing course due to a warrant for Carl’s arrest for defying studio orders.
However, before any action can be taken, thick fog causes their ship to run aground on Skull Island. Carl and his film team, including cameraman Herb, assistant Preston, actor Bruce Baxter, and boom operator Mike, are exploring the island when they are suddenly ambushed by hostile natives. Tragically, one of the crewmen is killed in the attack. However, thanks to Englehorn’s bravery, the rest of the crew is able to escape unharmed. Just as they are about to depart from the island, a cunning native sneaks aboard their ship and snatches Ann. As it turns out, she is being offered as a sacrifice to Kong – a massive 25-foot-tall ape that resides on the island. When Jack realizes Ann is missing, he convinces the entire crew to return to the island in search of her. But it becomes clear that Kong has taken her deep into the jungle. Despite this dangerous turn of events, Carl’s determination to capture Kong on film only grows stronger.
