King Kong (2005) - Page 10 - Blu-ray Forum

bsuyeti29 · 01-24-2009, 04:20 AM

Couldnt agree more for 19.99 its worth the money. IMO all blu rays should be around 19.99 especially ones that arent hitting DVD for the first time. I remember picking up batman begins for the same price. Also including both cuts nice job peter! More BR should have both cuts or all cuts of the films!

nycomet · 01-24-2009, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by reece

question...I haven't seen the original (i know its crazy), but did it include the whole thing with the scary natives when they first arrive at the island?

Yes, but it was radically embellished in the Peter Jackson version. Anne Darrow is kidnapped from the ship by the native tribe in the original version in order that she can be sacrificed to Kong.

andyman1970 · 01-24-2009, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by nycomet

Yes, but it was radically embellished in the Peter Jackson version. Anne Darrow is kidnapped from the ship by the native tribe in the original version in order that she can be sacrificed to Kong.

She is kidnapped from the ship to be sacrificed to Kong in Jackson's version also.

But to answer th OP, the Blu-ray is the definitive version of King Kong as it has both the extended and theatrical versions of the film with DTS HD Master Audio. The PQ and AQ are incredible. Despite the lack of extras it is well worth picking up. The movie is the only real feature to me as I almost never watch the extra stuff.

icyteddy · 01-24-2009, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bsuyeti29

Couldnt agree more for 19.99 its worth the money. IMO all blu rays should be around 19.99 especially ones that arent hitting DVD for the first time. I remember picking up batman begins for the same price. Also including both cuts nice job peter! More BR should have both cuts or all cuts of the films!

Amen to that!!

-diVe- · 01-24-2009, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by icyteddy

Only worth it if you do not have the 3 disc dvd version. Not worth it to double dip...imo.

You're kidding right?

Blu-Jawa · 01-24-2009, 07:07 AM

I agree this one is a great hi-def disc to own. even if the only extra's are BD-Live and PiP.

I hope Mr. Jackson does the same with the LOTR films as well. the bd50 seems to still have 100% perfect pq and aq with 2 verson's on it.

Monolithium · 01-24-2009, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by icyteddy

If I DID NOT have the 3 disc dvd version of King Kong, I would buy the blu ray version.

I think I may hold off until a collector's set comes out with all the Production Diaries on it. Or when it is extremely cheap.

GORT · 01-24-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by icyteddy

That is not good enough for me to double dip.

just when I thought I had seen it all

steve1971 · 01-24-2009, 02:23 PM

Just got this from Netflix yesterday so I will be watching it today! PJ's King King has always been a favorite of mine and to see it on Blu for the first time I am sure will be a treat. I rent Blu's first and if I like what I see then I buy them. So far my Blu collection has been growing by leaps and bounds and theres no doubt I will be adding this one to the collection.

Mr. J · 01-24-2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by icyteddy

Only worth it if you do not have the 3 disc dvd version. Not worth it to double dip...imo.

Not worth it????

I laugh at you! Seriously!

Steve-O · 01-24-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jayvo2009

Not worth it????

I laugh at you! Seriously!

Why laugh? It's his/her money and they have made a choice. If they do not wish to double dip, then it's their choice.

No need to dwell and resort to pointing a laughing tactics.

I, for one will be picking it up as I didn't grab the DVD version.

RYJAPE21 · 01-24-2009, 03:23 PM

I finally got the chance to see this last night and was really amazed! The PQ and AQ is PHENOMENAL and definitely one of the best I've seen. There's so much more detail that the DVDs couldn't show and the CGI looked even better. Highly recommended

icyteddy · 01-24-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by -diVe-

You're kidding right?

No, I am not kidding!! And if you read my other post, I gave you my reasons.

icyteddy · 01-24-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jayvo2009

Not worth it????

I laugh at you! Seriously!

Go ahead and laugh, it is my money, not yours! I stated in my other post my reasons already. I have my own opinion. I don't laugh at other peoples opinion or choices they make on how they spend thier money.

Darko · 01-24-2009, 03:36 PM

This movie is one of the reasons I got into Blu-Ray. I was setting at home watching it on dvd and kept thinking I have to see this movie in the best way possible.So I went Blu at the end of 2007.

Of course having Kong was impossible for me for awhile because of the format war and my choice to go Blu.So I patiently awaited for the war to end hoping for Kong to soon arrive. Well it took about a year after the war but it's here now!

I went to get it on day one and it sold out all over town. So I kept checking everyday till BB got some back instock. Yesterday I finally got my copy of King Kong on Blu.

I own the original Kong, the 70's Kong, the Japanese Kong movies, King Kong Lives, and Peter Jackson's dvd release of Kong and his deluxe extended version as well.So getting the blu-ray version was a MUST for me!

Part of me now warmly feels complete.

icyteddy · 01-24-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve-O

Why laugh? It's his/her money and they have made a choice. If they do not wish to double dip, then it's their choice.

No need to dwell and resort to pointing a laughing tactics.

I, for one will be picking it up as I didn't grab the DVD version.

Agreed with you. If I didnt already own the dvd version, I would pick up the blu ray version. +

garlad · 01-24-2009, 03:39 PM

I WANT THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sfmarine · 01-24-2009, 05:09 PM

My BB had about 8 of them when I was in on Tuesday. I bought it on Thursday and there were was 2 left so they went fast.

Blu Jacket · 01-24-2009, 06:39 PM

My God! After watching this and seeing how amazing this looks, I simply can't wait to see how Lord of the Rings looks on Blu-ray.

ascotinmpls · 01-24-2009, 06:45 PM

Just an FYI that King Kong is only $14.99 at Target at the moment.

01-24-2009, 04:20 AM	#181
bsuyeti29 Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Indiana Blu-ray collection:396 Blu-ray reviews:27 Trading Score:32	agree Couldnt agree more for 19.99 its worth the money. IMO all blu rays should be around 19.99 especially ones that arent hitting DVD for the first time. I remember picking up batman begins for the same price. Also including both cuts nice job peter! More BR should have both cuts or all cuts of the films!

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01-24-2009, 07:07 AM	#186
Blu-Jawa Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:251 Blu-ray collection:1586 DVD collection:519 Blu-ray reviews:2	I agree this one is a great hi-def disc to own. even if the only extra's are BD-Live and PiP. I hope Mr. Jackson does the same with the LOTR films as well. the bd50 seems to still have 100% perfect pq and aq with 2 verson's on it.

01-24-2009, 02:23 PM	#189
steve1971 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Saint Paul Minnesota. 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:352 Blu-ray reviews: 119 Trading Score:1	Just got this from Netflix yesterday so I will be watching it today! PJ's King King has always been a favorite of mine and to see it on Blu for the first time I am sure will be a treat. I rent Blu's first and if I like what I see then I buy them. So far my Blu collection has been growing by leaps and bounds and theres no doubt I will be adding this one to the collection.

01-24-2009, 03:23 PM	#192
RYJAPE21 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Maryland 4K collection:251 Blu-ray collection:909 Blu-ray reviews:1	I finally got the chance to see this last night and was really amazed! The PQ and AQ is PHENOMENAL and definitely one of the best I've seen. There's so much more detail that the DVDs couldn't show and the CGI looked even better. Highly recommended

01-24-2009, 03:36 PM	#195
Darko Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:1063	This movie is one of the reasons I got into Blu-Ray. I was setting at home watching it on dvd and kept thinking I have to see this movie in the best way possible.So I went Blu at the end of 2007. Of course having Kong was impossible for me for awhile because of the format war and my choice to go Blu.So I patiently awaited for the war to end hoping for Kong to soon arrive. Well it took about a year after the war but it's here now! I went to get it on day one and it sold out all over town. So I kept checking everyday till BB got some back instock. Yesterday I finally got my copy of King Kong on Blu. I own the original Kong, the 70's Kong, the Japanese Kong movies, King Kong Lives, and Peter Jackson's dvd release of Kong and his deluxe extended version as well.So getting the blu-ray version was a MUST for me! Part of me now warmly feels complete.

01-24-2009, 03:39 PM	#197
garlad AVFC Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Ireland Blu-ray collection:226 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	I WANT THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

01-24-2009, 05:09 PM	#198
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:938 Blu-ray collection:2319 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	My BB had about 8 of them when I was in on Tuesday. I bought it on Thursday and there were was 2 left so they went fast.

01-24-2009, 06:39 PM	#199
Blu Jacket Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Ohio Blu-ray collection:44	My God! After watching this and seeing how amazing this looks, I simply can't wait to see how Lord of the Rings looks on Blu-ray.

01-24-2009, 06:45 PM	#200
ascotinmpls Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Portland, OR 4K collection:26 Blu-ray collection:637 Trading Score:8	Just an FYI that King Kong is only $14.99 at Target at the moment.

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