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We'll apparently just have to agree to disagree.

Posted by Audiophilander (A) on April 9, 2006 at 23:40:45

In Reply to: Re: "I agree with Patrick's sentiments fully on this movie." - And IMHO, he's wrong and you're mistaken. posted by Analog Scott on April 9, 2006 at 10:59:53:

We both saw flaws in PJ's King Kong, but I saw past them and appreciated those parts of the film that worked. You did not, and apparently can't get beyond the scatological references that folks like patrick & Victor trade in.

>>> "how can one be mistaken about an opinion that is purely subjective?" <<<

Subjective is fine, informed is better, and scatological references are rarely necessary. You are mistaken in that you apparently decided to up the offensive "kaka" petard that p-u and Victor hoist themselves on so frequently.

>>> "OK name one thing that the character played by Jack Black did that was in any way not stupid." <<<

Everything he did early in the film was exactly in the manner of a depression era con-man/filmmaker desperate to escape creditors and legal obligations in order to cash in on that one last pot-o-gold at the end of the rainbow. His take on the Carl Denham character was that of a self-centered, single-minded hustler, capable of recklessly endangering all who he tricked into his scheme. In retrospect, Jack Black obviously wasn't the strongest actor that could've been cast in that role, but even his oft tongue-'n-cheek portrayal carried a certain cynical edge that worked most of the time; his ruthless determination and impatience quickened the film's pace somewhat, IMO.

Like I said, we'll probably just have to agree to disagree; while this isn't a great film, especially as a follow-up to the phenomenal LoTR series, it isn't in the "manure scategory" either! That's my 2 cents, but please, feel free to toss your chump change in with the grey poupon folks if that is your wish; no personal offense taken.

AuPh

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