King Kong [HD DVD] [2005] | ![King Kong [HD DVD] [2005]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51COtIbh3sL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Peter Jackson
Actors: Naomi Watts, Adrien Brody, Jack Black, Colin Hanks, Kyle Chandler
Studio: Universal Pictures UK
Category: DVD
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 5211
Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Media: HD DVD
Region: 2
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 179 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5050582471359
ASIN: B000JVS5RA
Theatrical Release Date: 2005
Release Date: November 13, 2006
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Condition: FAST DESPATCH (161)
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 Less is sometimes more! May 17, 2008
Phil (UK)
Overall I enjoyed this film, especially the stunning visuals. However, it seems to me that is an example of the increasing polarization of film genre'. Why do the ingredients of blockbuster movies apparently have to be limited to mainly action, with a bit of sugary romance and weak humour thrown in. For instance the opening scene of Free Camp, New York Central Park during the Great Depression was simply superb, but regretfully over in a flash. What a missed opportunity (one of many in the film) to impress time and place on the mind of the viewer. Whereas no such reticence was in evidence as far as the action scenes were concerned. For instance for the first 90 seconds I was blown away the Dinosaur chasing scene, but 10 minutes later I had pretty much lost the will to live.
Great film - ZERO EXTRA'S!!!!!!!!!??????? January 18, 2008
John Knight (UK, Lowestoft)
By now most people will have either seen the film, or at least a trailer and seen how stunning the visuals are.
Peter jackson did a brilliant job filming his dream movie, and it is very enjoyable.
I purchased the dvd version and it has hours of extra features, makings of and special fx documentories etc.
So when i went to purchase the film on HD-DVD- one would assume (given the extra storage space on HD discs) that all the extra features would be present.
But NO!?? The disc has only the film and nothing else!!! Not even a trailer!! This is unforgivable- especially when we have to pay the increased price for HD discs!
With HD you 'at least' expect the same features as the standard dvd release - and possibly additional material such as scripts and storyboards.
But this is an unforgivable oversight- and disapointing to say the least.
Again great film- sharp 1080p transfer- but you'll be robbed for anything more.
Be warned.
 Huge movie September 7, 2007
M. J. clarke
Incredible HD picture,incredible sound,incredible film.A must buy for any HD fan.Your HD screen will love it.
Very good March 29, 2007
Mr. J. Jenkins
6 out of 11 found this review helpful
To start with i'll talk about the picture quality. In HD the quality is very good, I was playing it on the Xbox HD-DVD addon, and the film looks 3D on the screen as if they're going to come at you. Its more colourful and sharper than standard upscaled DVD. There is definatley an improvement with HD rather than standard DVD, I'd definatley reccomend it if you enjoyed King Kong at the cinema or on DVD, I can't wait to test other HD movies.
I however didn't really enjoy the film, it just wasn't for me. 3 hours was a bit long for a start. The story was good and some scenes were amazing (such as when they're on the boat and they see the island) and the dramatic music that goes with different scenes. But sorry, I got bored in some places when it dragged on, e.g. the girl crying, and when she fell in love with King Kong, it was a bit surreal but good.
The 4* is for the film and quality combined - the film gets about about 7/10 and the HD experience of pictures and sound 9/10 - overall 8/10 which is 4*.
YOU HAVE GOT TO BE TAKING THE P***!!!!! January 28, 2007
Paul Anderson (Wiltshire, United Kingdom)
14 out of 21 found this review helpful
This film is JAW DROPPIN, MOUTH WATERING AND BREATH TAKING!!!
I viewed it my my 42" Sharp Aquos 1080p from source Toshiba XE1 HD DVDPlayer (this player is the only 1080p HD DVD Player which has just arrived here in the UK) my was pre-ordered!
This movie was more than PERFECT, the picture quality was so crisp and detailed (appear 3D in some scenes, like he was going to burst through the screen)that I had to "pause" it every other minutes to take it in and let my brain process the information after watchin it the 4th time!! From a 1080p source to a 1080p screen, clarity and detail are so packed in, that in scenes you can see the oil/grease on Kong's fur!
Audio Dolby TrueHD on my surround 5.1 KEF system, through an Onkyo504 Receiver, need I say the sound was BREATH TAKING! In close up scenes you can hear Kong's heart beat!!!!
I own the SD dvd which is good but NO NO NO comparison to the HD version!! DON'T even think of it!!
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