Apple TVKing Kong (1933)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.6
Overview
Adventurous filmmaker Carl Denham sets out to produce a motion picture unlike anything the world has seen before. Alongside his leading lady Ann Darrow and his first mate Jack Driscoll, they arrive on an island and discover a legendary creature said to be neither beast nor man. Denham captures the monster to be displayed on Broadway as King Kong, the eighth wonder of the world.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Overview
Adventurous filmmaker Carl Denham sets out to produce a motion picture unlike anything the world has seen before. Alongside his leading lady Ann Darrow and his first mate Jack Driscoll, they arrive on an island and discover a legendary creature said to be neither beast nor man. Denham captures the monster to be displayed on Broadway as King Kong, the eighth wonder of the world.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central tragedy, stemming from the exploitation of a natural wonder for profit and spectacle, aligns with anti-colonial and environmentalist critiques of human hubris and civilization's destructive impact, leading to a left-leaning rating.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast, consistent with traditional casting practices of its time, without any intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative primarily frames traditional identities neutrally or positively, without explicit critique, and does not center on themes of diversity, equity, or inclusion.
Secondary
The film "King Kong" (1933) does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its plot centers on adventure, a giant ape, and a damsel in distress, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film features Ann Darrow as the primary female character. Her role involves being a victim and a damsel in distress, captured by natives and then by Kong. She does not engage in or win any direct physical combat against male opponents.
The 1933 film "King Kong" is the original cinematic portrayal of its main characters. There is no prior widely established canon from which character genders were altered for this film.
The 1933 film "King Kong" is the original major depiction of its primary human characters. There is no prior source material or previous installment where characters like Ann Darrow, Carl Denham, or Jack Driscoll were established as a different race before this film's portrayal.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.9
7.6
Critic Ratings
9.7
9.2
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