Watch out for those who sneer at the new king kong - King Kong Reviews

As I read the reviews of people who sneer at the new King Kong movie, I am seeing complaints based more on personal biases than on realistic cinematic comments. I suspect that many of them are people who are upset by the surge of science fiction and fantasy into the mainstream of big Hollywood films and fiction in general. Listen carefully to their complaints. You will find things like "the storyline was unbelievable." It is a fantasy -- of course the story line is unbelievable. To watch sci fi and fantasy you have to be able to "suspend disbelief" as psychologists would say. Many reviewers, both professional and public, were enraged that The Lord of the Rings received any praise or recognition. They felt that the "fantasy" stuff was only fit for children and could never be more than a "B" movie. One reviewer of King Kong complained about Jackson trying to "make an epic out of his material." First of all, the original is considered an epic, today. Secondly, I doubt that this reviewer would be happy with any film that is not rooted in reality. There are many people like this. Another sneering reviewer stated that the line, ?It wasn?t the airplanes, it was beauty that killed the beast.? ?. . . could have been written by an emotionally retarded third grader.? Actually, it is a direct quote from the original film. Others complained that there was a slow start to the picture. It is called ?character development? which is something we do not see a great deal of in many modern films. I guess that they would not be happy unless there is blood spurting and a decapitation or two in the first few minutes of the film. For those of you who hope that Hollywood?s new emphasis on fantasy films will simply go away, I have some bad news. As a schoolteacher of 28 years, I have watched as the younger generations have become increasingly committed to this genre of entertainment. It is not going to go away no matter how much you dislike it or sneer at it. I also feel sorry for you if you cannot "suspend disbelief" like the rest of us. It makes for a much more amazing world to live in when you can. To those of you with open minds, go see this film. It is wonderful on every level. It is a faithful tribute to the original that expands on it characters, storyline, and visuals. As for those of you who hate sci fi and fantasy, go see some dark, depressing, realistic film that reconfirms your view of life. Those of us who can step into these magical worlds intend to enjoy life to the fullest