Fast-forward to 2005, and the legendary Sir Peter Jackson cast Watts as Anna Darrow, the original movie's protagonist (and one previously played by icons such as Jessica Lange and Fay Wray). In the 2005 adaptation, Darrow has the unfortunate role of Carl Denham's (Jack Black) leading lady in his movie, which he decides to shoot on Skull Island.
Of course, Skull Island lives up to its name, and the main cast has no idea what awaits them there. Darrow is quickly captured by the people of the island and is presented to Kong himself. Fortunately for Darrow, he's not as violent as he looks.
King Kong is a thrilling ride. As Newsweek wrote, it's "a showy, state-of-the-art popcorn movie, faithful to the spirit of the 1933 original but generously adrenalized with the best effects money can buy." Aside from Watts and Black, the film also features Adrien Brody and Colin Hanks. But it's Watts' rendition of the heroine-in-distress that steals the spotlight, and really shows the depths she can go with her acting skills.
