After director Peter Jackson wrapped "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, winning a cool 11 Oscars (including Best Picture) for the final installment, he was essentially given a blank check. He cashed it in to make "King Kong," a $207 million passion project.

Did the investment pay dividends?

In this episode, Mike and Brian talk spectacle, special effects, where emotion fits in a blockbuster, Jack Black, Naomi Watts and so much more, before deciding whether or not this epic remake is a legit contender for the top five of 2005.

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