King Dong
King Dong

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King Dong

1984
Movie
Adult · 18+
69 min
English

A spoof of King Kong, King Dong (or Lost on Adventure Island). A young woman runs away from home and sets off to sea with her 3 friends. Everything is fine until a battleship collides with their sailboat and leaves a young couple washed up on a prehistoric island with ferocious dinosaurs and the giant King Dong.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users65%
Director: John G. AvildsenGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

The film centers on a high school student who becomes the subject of intense media scrutiny and local obsession after she claims to have been abducted by aliens. As her story gains traction, it divides the small town and strains her relationships with family and friends. She must navigate the ensuing chaos and decide how much of her extraordinary tale she is willing to defend.

Critical Reception

King Dong received a mixed to negative reception from critics upon its release. While some praised its ambition and the performance of its lead, many found the film's narrative uneven and its themes underdeveloped. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its unique premise and others finding it bizarre or unengaging.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a disjointed plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Molly Ringwald delivers a compelling performance, but it's not enough to save the movie.

  • The alien abduction premise feels both far-fetched and curiously mundane.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed bag of opinions, with many finding the film's concept intriguing but ultimately flawed in execution. Some viewers appreciated the attempt at a thought-provoking narrative, while others were disappointed by the pacing and perceived lack of resolution.

Fun Fact

The film's title was changed from its original working title, 'The Girl Who Fell From The Sky,' shortly before its release, reportedly due to concerns about audience confusion and potential legal issues with existing intellectual property.

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