I've heard all kinds of theories about this movie, it's thought to be racist, for instance. Possibly (with the islanders, not the monkey), but I don't see it. This blogger thinks it's about gay marriage (he could be joking). Again, I don't see it. It could be tract on the righteousness of bestiality, or a normal person's love for retarded people, but I doubt it. You could formulate a 9/11 theory with the tall buildings and planes and people sceaming, but it would be a stretch.There is nothing notable about this latest version of King Kong at all, except for the opulence of the production. If you watch a lot of movies that's the first thing to get your attention with these Hollywood blockbusters: production values. It's striking to see big pictures and really good special effects.
Peter Jackson hits the high notes, he gives us a quick version of early 20th century New York night-life and some good dinosaur-ape fights. He gives us the super-cute, super-vulnerable Naomi Watts to look at, and a few chuckles to make us feel "entertained", but there's not much to the movie beyond that. King Kong is all budget and pretty colors.
Technorati tags: naomi watts jack black king kong peter jackson conspiracy theories racism bestiality racial monkey-love
