The Beauty killed the Beast

Human emotions have always intrigued me but this time it was an ape that did the job. KING KONG a remarkable motion picture which conquered millions of hearts since it was first made a 73 years ago (The original was made in 1933) not only because of its amazing visual effects but also because of its striking Humanness.

The movie set in the early 1930’s is a story of a struggling actress and her tryst with the mighty Kong- an ape like no other. Anne (played by the beautiful Naomi Watts) is a performer who's just lost her livelihood, she meets a creative movie director (played by Jack Black) who casts her for his new movie. The movie which is to be shot in an undiscovered island Far East proves to be a big disaster when the crew is attacked by aborigines. Anne is abducted and offered as a prey to the King. Fortunately the king is charmed with Anne, so much so that he not only saves her from other creatures of the land but also falls head over heels for her. The lady too starts liking the king. Surprising! Well, who wouldn’t fall for a man who could take over 4 Tyrannosaurs to save his lady? But Destiny plays villain; the director decides to drug the king and transport him to New York. And there he is, chained and showcased in the Broadway in front of a huge gathering.

Kong, who lived like a king in his land is reduced to a mere visual spectacle. But still he longs to catch a glimpse of his lady love. Frustrated with the separation he breaks open the chains and goes on a rampage in New York in search of Anne whom he finally finds.

The movie ends with a spectacular shot over of the Empire estate building and the subsequent death of Kong; again trying to save his love.

Probably the beauty did manage to slay the beast (with in).

The subtlety in depiction of human emotions, the melodrama and the romance between them are truly marvelous. Though the movie boasted of a number of Academy award winners/ nominees etc.., the real hero was different, someone who can never be captured live.

Viewing advice:

I would recommend this movie to all those who consider them sensitive.
People who try to dissect the chemistry between the lead characters or those who try to arrogate the presence of Sears’ tower in New York may abstain.