"King Kong," directed by Peter Jackson, is one of the AFI's top 10 movies of 2005.

[StaceyJo]

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) -- Critics' darling "Brokeback Mountain," the upcoming effects extravaganza "King Kong" and the raucous comedy "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" are among the 10 films that the American Film Institute has judged as the most outstanding motion pictures of the year.

The official selections of AFI Awards 2005 for top films and TV programs were announced Sunday after two days of deliberations by two juries that selected the year's best in film and television.

The AFI will honor the creative ensembles behind each of the honorees January 13 at a luncheon at the Four Seasons in Los Angeles.

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[war_ner]

..and I put it on the top of that top 10 list.. :)

[Evil Chris]

Apparently this new version of King Kong is getting the highest of reviews so far.

Predictions are that it will be bigger than "Titanic"...

[Seska]

Wow! That is pretty big indeed. I am looking forward to seeing it. We have our tickets already. James is a geeking out about it. He likes blockbusters.

[crazybeautiful]

it looks good but dont you think it's some kind of King Kong in Jurassic Park? :bonk:

[war_ner]

I've seen the trailer and it's just great; especially that scene on the enpire state building..

[Seska]

Saw it yesterday and loved it. Quite a few good scares and edge of your seat moments - especially if you have certain phobias. Naomi Watts was excellent. So was Adrian Brody. Jack Black a bit less so because when I see Jack Black I think of his other comedic roles which do not mesh with this one. And the gorilla is good too. ;-)

[war_ner]

I think I'm gonna watch it tonight.. :)

[StaceyJo]

yeah and think this will be a huge success...

[TheLegacy]

Originally posted by Seska
Saw it yesterday and loved it. Quite a few good scares and edge of your seat moments - especially if you have certain phobias. Naomi Watts was excellent. So was Adrian Brody. Jack Black a bit less so because when I see Jack Black I think of his other comedic roles which do not mesh with this one. And the gorilla is good too. ;-)

im seeing it tomorrow.. actually taking my brother out for his birthday for a movie - he hasnt seen one in the theatre since I took him to titanic LOL. SheDevil will hold me in the scary scenes.. my brother will have to fend for himself

[montrealpornking]

K. I need to understand something people.
Why would you go to see the movie when you know in advance the ending.
The monkey is dead.
Can someone explain this to me ?

[StaceyJo]

I still watch eventhough I know the ending bec. I know it is better when watching the movie to beginning till end... :)

[John77]

..saw King Kong yesterday and the result is: great movie, movie of the year
recommend to all

[Vid Vicious]

I'm a huge king kong fan .. I remember when the the second one came out (not the Black and white one, I'm not that OLD!) ...
the story was awesome on this one and Jack Black blew me away with his preformance !

Sorry seska though I do agree with you on all other points, I think jack black proved himself as a versitle actor not just the dumb comedian he usually protrays.

I give a thumbs Up ...

[war_ner]

Thumbs up.. One of 2005's best movies..




The CGIs are the best!

[xxxmalouxxx]

I always say, I'm gonna see this film and never got the chance... awww.. I should see it within this week.. next year week is another year to all of us!..woot..!

[war_ner]

Originally posted by xxxmalouxxx
I always say, I'm gonna see this film and never got the chance... awww.. I should see it within this week.. next year week is another year to all of us!..woot..!

You'll definitely eat your words girl. :)

[uno]

I thought 40 Yr Old Virgin was good but nowhere near a top 10 movie. Unless movies were really that bad this year.