The Son of Kong
RKO Radio Pictures | Release Date: December 22, 1933 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
50
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Mixed or average reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
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5
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75
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
A funny, entertaining little film that pales in comparison with the original, but has enough value in its own right. Read full review
60
Time OutStaff (Not Credited)
The film was rushed out to capitalise on its predecessor, with none of the subtext, but the animation is up to scratch, the action and direction efficient, and there is a nice melancholy to Denham’s regret for his previous conduct, which aptly prolongs the mournfulness of the original’s ending. Read full review
60
The New York TimesStaff (Not Credited)
This sequel to last season's hair-raiser is a low melodrama with a number of laughs that are loud and satisfying, although the comical intent of the producers is open to argument. Read full review
50
Chicago ReaderDave Kehr
Ernest Schoedsack's sequel to his monster hit of 1933, rushed out the same year. The slapdash production shows in a wavering tone and a paucity of special effects. With Robert Armstrong and Helen Mack; the animation, what there is of it, is by the legendary Willis O'Brien. Read full review
50
VarietyStaff (Not Credited)
This is the sequel to and wash-up of the King Kong theme, consisting of salvaged remnants from the original production and rating as fair entertainment. Read full review
40
The New York TimesGlenn Collins
The film does offer some witty opening scenes depicting Carl Denham hounded by creditors following Kong's Gotham rampage. But the remainder of the film is sometimes laughably bad, and much of the dialogue is dated in a way that is not charming at all. [20 Sept 1987, p.36]
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