I remember my Grandfather telling me about seeing King Kong when it came out in theaters and being terrified walking back home in the dark when it was over. He always said it was the scariest movie he ever saw. Great vid Doc!

“I wanna believe that really fuckin cool things exist.”

does this mean dr wolfula’s reviewing of Godzilla (1954) is no longer just a hope for me?

Someone needs to find the lost ending: Police Lieutenant: Well, Denham, the airlplanes got him. Denham: Oh no, it wasn't the airplanes. It was beauty killed the beast. Police Lieutenant: By the way, you're under arrest for recklessly causing the deaths of everyone who Kong killed tonight. Take him away, boys. **Curtain**

The first movie I think of when someone says "Timeless" King Kong will live on forever as pure cinema

When Kong got hit with the gas grenade all I could hear in my head was Monty Burns singing 🎵I was walking through the gas one dayyy🎵

I've seen "King Kong" so many times in my life that I can recite the dialogue with the cast, but it remains every bit as thrilling as it was the first time. Kong still lives. Another great review, Doc. No one can resist the Wolfula-osity!

Almost a century on I'm absolutely amazed by how much personality Kong has and how 'alive' he feels - even in the moments where its SUPER obvious he's a stopmotion puppet, I keep thinking of him as another actor playing a character in the film alongside the human cast, not just "oh that's a really neat creature effect". I have no idea how those animators managed it!

I was four years old when I first saw King Kong on Turner Classic Movies. My dad was flipping channels and just so happened to land on the scene with Kong and the T-Rex. He changed the channel shortly after since he didn't think it was good for me to see that kind of violence at that age, but he unknowingly unlocked my long-lasting love for the ape himself, as well as for the art of filmmaking itself. I owe a lot more to this movie than I often realize.

I remember seeing this on the big screen, March 15, 2020. The closed stores everywhere and empty parking lots were eerie. I walked out thinking about the irony of going to see a giant monster while the real monster loose on the world was microscopic.

I was told metaphorically that this King Kong was a representation of Jack Johnson.

Happy Easter everyone

"These tickets cost me 20 bucks!" Rings true today.

23:11 In the game based on Peter Jackson's 2005 King Kong remake you can use the jaw snap as a kill move on the dinosaurs.

King Kong always have been my favourite monster movie.

I love King Kong. The stop motion animation and camera tricks are great. The fight between Kong and thr T-Rex and the stomp through New York City are the highlights.

8:13 Originally Carl Denham says "Of course. We wouldn't think of going without the bait..er that is the...baiting beauty..er....the bathing beauty! Yes I covered that up pretty well." Simpsons fans will get that joke.

The film that inspired the creature boom of the 1950s and 60s. One of my favorite movie monster masterpieces.

Faye Wray was the first choice to play Old Rose in Titanic, it would have been her big return to film but she said No.

I have NEVER had any interest in King Kong or Godzilla or any of the other giant monster movies. The very thought has always been far too silly and unrealistic for my tastes. But the Doc has me RIVETED to the background and facts of King Kongs production. Love you Doc!

Fay Wray is fantastic as Anne.😀👍

I love this movie so much! This was my introduction to stop motion animation, and I love how amazingly well it holds up nearly 100 years later! That's a true testament to the quality of this film!

Back in 1933 people we're broke but went to see King Kong anyway, 2024 people are broke but went to see King Kong anyway....Hold on, I'm sensing a pattern

Boy you think you’ve had a bad day, just think about trying to get some sleep after a long day, only to have a giant gorilla grab you out out of your room and Chuck you too your death… just ruins the rest of your week lol

91 years old, this movie is an antique, but still a great watch.

"When I'm not carrying a blonde up the Empire State Building and then giving up halfway, becauae it's way too many stairs..." This might be the Doc's best intro so far

Happy Easter Doc!

Hopefully Dr Wolfula will also review Peter Jackson's version, and the game too!

In the Jackson swamp. Worm scene was epic

Thank you. I was 5 when I saw this on Saturday afternoon tv. I was hooked! I fell in love with all things giant monster! Godzilla, Kong etc. My parents thought I was a weirdo cause I'm a girl. I still love all horror today, and you too Doc! You rock!

Such a classic movie, I've enjoyed it since I was a kid, seeing it played very often on basic cable during the 80s and 90s. For sure the most unbelievable part was a pretty woman being attracted to a tall guy that treated her mean... you never see that in real life.

In my Top 5 Favorite Films Forever. First saw the whole thing on late night tv, in 1977, I felt a calling to sneak downstairs (I was 11 or 12) and watch it on a little black and white portable tv. I remember thinking I should go down to the basement and watch it on the 25" tv but I probably wouldve woken up 2 of my brothers who slept down there. It was a school night. I honestly dont remember if i knew it was on tv that night or not. Sneaking out of my room to watch tv or do anything was completely alien to me. I got to see this on a big screen in 2010 at our local independent theater. Amazing! And I've known some screamers in my time but making a T-Rex rub it's ear in pain from the volume is superhuman. Well done Ms. Wray.

Will never get tired of this masterpiece. Its influence cannot be overstated. Fantastic review on the King Doc! You did the old boy justice, the passion 💪

Citizen Kane gets shoved down everyone’s throats as the most important film ever. While it did establish a bunch of new techniques, King Kong came out in 1933 when sound films were in their infancy, the stop motion was masterful, the techniques of shooting actors into screens in the backdrop, the sound design. Why can’t THIS be the most influential film of all time? Nothing of its time comes remotely close to it and nothing came close to it for years following.

Look Out! It's APE-RIL!

I actually saw the original King Kong puppet alongside mighty Joe Young at the Ray Harryhausen exhibit in Edinburgh a few years ago, so tiny in real life.

The creativity and imagination was amazing. Unmatched

Crazy how we've gone from King Kong getting taken out by Biplanes to literally swatting Vietnam War helicopters out of the sky like flies. Funny, as in the 1970s King Kong film, Vietnam War helicopters take out that version of King Kong.

Neatest classic Kong analysis! Learned a lot of new stuff.

Heya Doc! I just wanted to stop by and say I LOVE that you covered the original King Kong! Absolutely one of my favorite movies too and I'm really excited at the possibility of more kaiju flicks on the channel. I know you mentioned Godzilla but I hope you'll also consider The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms!

I love the insinuation that only white people haven't seen Kong, but that people in Mexico may have had a nice vacation.

Happy Easter, much love

One of the best films ever made. It's age only makes it even more impressive!

You know a movie has become legendary when a 2 legged lizard that appears for only lik5 seconds becomes the main villain of a Kong movie in the 21st century

There it is , i was thinking at what possible point could the good doctor say his excellent catchphrase.." Savage as Fuck " in a film this old ,and there it was 😅 did not let me down 😂...Great review kind Dr as always ..

Bro you gotta do Godzilla '54

"So, you know, the Skull Islanders engage in some human trafficking, but who doesn't?" I feel called out.

Dr. Wolfula entering his kaiju review phase, Boo-ya!

the first time I ever seen King Kong was at my grandparents house in the early 80's as a child & I instantly fell in love!

I saw the broadway show. That was an experience

Just superb, Kong retains some incalculable, indelible cultural resonance. If this is not an extra on the next DVD/Blu Ray re-release by whoever owns the rights, then they are very, very short sighted - Just exemplary work from start to finish Doc.

Thanks for the insightful, detailed review of this classic, Doc. I'd never heard about most of the behind-the-scenes details. It truly was a work of art and I can see why it's stayed so memorable over 90 years later.

Masterpiece

This is yet another fun and thoughtful review. Thank, Wolfy!

Watched Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire last night. It was a fun action packed ride.

30:52 "I bring you to life, and gonna take it back from you " approach

One of the all time greats!

Thank you for another wonderful video.

Happy Easter Dr. Wolfula Here’s a FREE egg 🥚

Such a well written and presented appraisal of king Kong. Thank you Dr Wolfula!

Personally, for me, I love the Peter Jackson 2005 adaptation of the movie, while it's mainly because that's the King Kong I grew up with, I'm just enamoured by the special effects which still hold up very well today in my opinion, the score which at times can get you emotionally in certain scenes. I love it so much I'm not even bothered by the length of the film either which I hear is the big complaint about the movie. And while Kong is currently tagging alongside Godzilla again for the third time I hope they go back to make another adaptation of the original story someday. I feel like most audiences today only know King Kong from the Monsterverse movies which is kinda sad. The closest we have to a traditional King Kong so far was literally in Ready Player One (2018) and Space Jam 2 (2021) as minor cameos which....yeah...Hope we get a new one soon lol.

Watched this every Thanksgiving growing up.

I’ve never seen any kong media besides Kong 2005 and the animated show. Of course Kong v Gzilla both original and monster verse. But the big G has always been more interesting to me. This makes me want to check out what he has to offer.

I saw that as a late movie in the late 80s/early 90s.

Yo $20 in 1933 is $468.31 today......yowie wowie!!!

Awesome review doc keep up with the good work

Doc it's so cool your finally dipping your clawed toe into giant monster flicks! If you do any Godzilla flicks in the future obviously cover the original Gojira and the American adaptation. But the one I'd like you to do the most is Return of Godzilla/ Godzilla 1985. For some reason out of the entire series, I think that's the one I could see you sink your fangs into the most. Also a dream KZfaq crossover/collab would be You and Monster Island Buddies (MIB) Both of you are masked, hooded monsters so it makes sense.

Jack Driscoll would make the perfect host for an alpha male class, would probably charge 10 grand too!

F ck I thought it was the video already up

I haven't seen the original in decades and tbh wasn't a huge fan. But that's what I love about channels like these. They shout "hey you, maybe middle aged you will actually appreciate the movie! Go watch it chowderhead!"

The Skull Islanders were based on real Austronesian people I believe, Paupa New Guineans and I believe elements of their costumes and weapons were taken from those peoples. That’s a lot of effort for the time.

It's always amazing how old and how good this film is. Now I want to see a real ape fight a Komodo dragon thanks Doc.

'Clazy BLACK MAN been here'. Mind you the guy who played Charlie was HISPANIC/LATINO, just so you know.

This video came out just as I was growing an obsession with King Kong. That's king shit

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 *🎬 Introduction to the review of "King Kong" (1933)* - Overview of the significance of "King Kong" as one of the greatest and most influential films of all time. - Brief introduction to the storyline and iconic elements of the movie. - Contextualization of "King Kong" within the realm of cinema history. 01:12 *🎥 Origins and development of "King Kong"* - Explanation of the collaborative effort behind bringing "King Kong" to the screen, involving directors Maran C Cooper and Ernest B. Shack. - Influence of Cooper and Shack's real-life experiences, including their backgrounds as World War I pilots and adventurers, on the creation of the film. - Introduction to Willis O'Brien and his pioneering work in stop-motion animation, which brought the character of King Kong to life. 03:06 *🐵 Evolution of special effects in "King Kong"* - Description of the stop-motion animation technique used by Willis O'Brien to animate King Kong and other creatures in the film. - Insight into the detailed process of creating the models and puppets for stop-motion animation, including the use of metal armatures and latex skin. - Recognition of the innovation and creativity involved in the special effects work, despite the limitations of technology at the time. 05:25 *📜 Development of the story and characters* - Exploration of the collaborative writing process behind "King Kong," involving writers Edgar Wallace, James Kelman, and Ruth Rose. - Identification of real-life inspirations for characters and events in the film, particularly the parallels between the characters and the creative team behind the movie. - Trivia regarding the actors and their connections to the characters they portrayed, adding depth to the storytelling. 08:54 *🌟 Impact and legacy of "King Kong"* - Discussion of the film's massive success, both critically and commercially, despite being released during the Great Depression. - Analysis of the enduring appeal and iconic status of "King Kong" in the realm of cinema history. - Recognition of "King Kong" as a pioneering film that set the stage for future blockbusters and special effects techniques. 18:24 *🦍 King Kong's character portrayal and interaction with real actors* - King Kong's character depicted with forward momentum and action orientation. - Interaction between King Kong and real actors involved rear projection and large-scale props. - Kong portrayed as more than just a puppet or monster, with a human touch in his portrayal. 21:40 *🎭 Evolution of King Kong's design and character portrayal* - Evolution of Kong's design from a human-ape hybrid to a more ape-like appearance. - Kong's face sculpted to allow a wide range of human-like expressions. - Sensitivity in Kong's portrayal, depicting him as a relatable character despite his ferocious nature. 23:35 *🎞️ Censorship and restoration of King Kong* - Impact of censorship on King Kong's re-releases over the years, leading to the loss of scenes. - Discovery and restoration of lost footage, including the long-eluded spider pit sequence. - Controversy and speculation surrounding the existence and removal of the spider pit scene. 26:50 *🔊 Sound design and music in King Kong* - Innovation in film soundscapes and sound engineering for King Kong, considering the limited technology of the time. - Creation of Kong's roar through experimentation and mixing of animal sounds. - Max Steiner's pioneering film score, featuring extensive themes and motifs to enhance storytelling. 28:43 *🎶 Musical scoring and atmosphere in King Kong* - Max Steiner's innovative film score contributing to the atmospheric storytelling. - Use of operatic light motifs for characters and places to create unique emotional contexts. - Balancing between innovative scoring and potential criticisms of overbearing music in certain scenes. 31:01 *🎬 Legacy and impact of King Kong* - King Kong's enduring legacy as a groundbreaking and influential film in escapist adventure. - Pioneering use of special effects influencing future generations of filmmakers. - Kong's portrayal as a tragic character, symbolizing the conflict between power and vulnerability. Made with HARPA AI

Amazing review as always

Another amazing review. Think if we got the kaiju Michael Myers that John Carpenter wanted for Halloween 4. Also, did you hear about The Thing 2 being teased twice by Carpenter?

Doctor Wolfula You Are The King You Are A Total Legend

This was a great review and I'm really glad to have found your channel. The only thing missing here was the ethnic comedy of Dugan & Dershowitz!

What a coincidence, I’m seeing this in the theater this week.

Great video! I love it 🦍

It’s funny how this Movie that’s Decades Old became one of the Earliest Movies that Revolutionized Cinema Forever.

Great history lesson Doc!!

That strategy you describe is still working even to this day

Awsome video Dr.Wolfula will you do the 2005 King Kong in some distant future imparticular the extended version and make comparison to the original at least the scenes that were based on the original.

Happy Easter Doc. I hope this means you review more monster horror films and less b movie as best slasher films.

Oh gnarly

Aw yeah!

What's a King? Compared to a God!...Zilla

Couldn't Kong go around the wall? He went through a lake, wading through the beach shouldn't be a problem.

Wait! That was a wig?!?!?

As it clung to her thigh, how i started to cry..........because i wanted to be dressed just the same!

As much as i love king king the dialogue between Faye ray and cabbage is genuinely shocking to listen to nowadays, almost like it’s satirical.

At no point do yoi get the impression that the actors are just sitting in front of a blank screen or staring at a ping-pong ball on a stick. Cooper and Shoedsack put in so much to make sure they really sold the then-unfinished VFX by integrating their performances in with the post-production elements.

8:32 The lowest point of the Great Depression was 1937

Cool 😎. People do love ❤️ Kong

It's interesting how early CGI went thru the same exact growing pains as early stop motion/animation in general... making things move is the easy part, knowing when to let things be still is the hard part. That's the most off putting thing for me with King Kong, there is movement every frame which is not natural

Okay, this review was so good. I had to watch it twice back to back savage as fuck this review was so good. I had to watch it twice back to back.Savage as fuc*

Sorry sir we’re out of good and plenty candy

Classic!