We’re holding a King Kong Kountdown to the December 14 release of Peter Jackson’s epic remake. Today we review the original Mighty Joe Young, which involved several of the people responsible for the original King Kong. It’s not surprising, then, that this 1949 film should resemble its famous predecessor. However, the writers, director, and producers did not simply ape their memorable tale. Joe proves a more touching and thoughtful giant ape than Kong. The story, while less exciting than Kong‘s, holds up despite its period hokiness. Indeed, Walt Disney remade the film in 1998; this gorilla suits a family audience.

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Anonymous Coward writes, Just a heads-up, Drudge
Report has really been hyping the upcoming King Kong
movie, with reports
that grown men are crying at five-star
rated advance screenings of the “jaw-droppingly
brilliant” film. Kong opens December 14.

We’re holding a King Kong Kountdown to the December 14 release of Peter Jackson’s epic remake, starting with the first sequel to the original, available on its own or as part of the King Kong Collection

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Now you can get that sneak peek in moving pictures!

Well, the reviews are not what one would call “stellar.” It’s never a good sign when the studio refuses to prescreen a film. But enough of that, what do think?

USA Today has some snapshots of two of the newest mutants from X3.