Review of King Kong (1976) by Dana Stevens for The New York Times — 13 Jul 1993
The rapport between Ms. Watts and Mr. Serkis is extraordinary, even though it is mediated by fur, latex, optical illusions and complicated effects. Mr. Serkis, who also played Gollum in the "Lord of the Rings" movies, is redefining screen acting for the digital age, while Ms.
Watts incarnates the glamour and emotional directness of classical Hollywood.
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This review of King Kong (1976) was written by Dana Stevens and published by The New York Times on 13 July 1993.
King Kong has generally received mixed reviews.
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