King Kong 2005 PG-13, 187 min. Genre: Adventure / Sci-Fi / Drama / Romance
Director: Peter Jackson Cast: Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Colin Hanks, Andy Serkis, Evan Parke, Jamie Bell, Lobo Chan, Kyle Chandler, John Sumner, Joe Folau, Craig Hall, Bill Johnson, Mark Hadlow
In the 1930s, documentary filmmakers explore remote Skull Island in search of the legendary giant, King Kong. One filmmaker, Carl Denham (Jack Black), brings along beautiful actress Ann Darrow (Naomi Watts) who is destined to be kidnapped by the natives and sacrificed to King Kong. But, Kong becomes intrigued with her, and Ann, in turn, finds true meaning in life through Kong. By story's end, Ann is rescued, Kong is captured, and they both arrive in NYC where the Empire State Building awaits. The film received 3 Academy Awards (Best Sound Editing, Sound Mixing, and Visual Effects) and was nominated for one additional award.
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The Other Side of Heaven 2001 PG, 113 min. Genre: Drama
Director: Mitch Davis Cast: Christopher Gorham, Anne Hathaway, Joe Folau, Miriama Smith, Nathaniel Lees, Whetu Fala, Alvin Fitisemanu, Peter Sa'ena Brown, Apii McKinley, John Sumner
This film is based on the memoirs of Mormon missionary John Groberg (played by Christopher Gorham) who, in the 1950s, was sent to the Tongan Islands in the South Pacific for three years. Fine scenery enhance the telling of his trials and adventures in those years.
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| 1. King Kong (2005)
2. The Other Side of Heaven (2001)
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