In praise of… Andy Serkis
Mark Kermode on Andy Serkis’s performance in the title role of King Kong
Back in the Thirties, Frankenstein’s monster became an icon of sympathy and horror thanks to the combination of Boris Karloff’s acting and Jack Pierce’s iconic make-up. In the Eighties, John Hurt was Oscar-nominated for The Elephant Man in which his humanity shone through the prosthetic lump which all but obscured his head. Now, in the 21st century, Serkis has continued this fine tradition by imbuing Peter Jackson’s digital dreams and nightmares with his unique spirit.
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Tuesday 20 Dec 2005 | Paul | Random film talk
