This is one of my all time favorite films. I especially like the little quirks they gave to Joe, like punching the ground with his fist when he gets frustrated instead of lashing out. It helps convey his gentle nature.
that might be because more often not the original is better (see psycho). why remake good movies rather than remaking bad movies that had the potential to be good
I remember watching this as a kid and loving this movie. I remember laughing at the scene where he's sitting on the back of a truck with his hands on his knees. It really made him seem human and really made me empathize with him.
Man, this review really takes me back. My mother absolutely loves this film, I love it, and the ending is absolutely incredible (it's been two decades since I've seen this and I STILL tear up thinking about the ending). Stellar job here, James.
This review exemplifies why Monster Madness stands out from other types of horror movie reviews. James is such a master at finding hidden gems and sharing why you may (or may not) love them. It's something that's definitely going to be missed next October.
Every Thanksgiving in the 1970s I would look forward to the triple feature of King Kong,Son of Kong and Mighty Joe Young on W.O.R channel nine in New York.
TV station WOR in NY played both kong movies and Might Joe Young every Thanksgiving for several decades. I faithfully watched these every year as a kid in the 1960's. My earliest recollection was at age 4 in 1957 watching the original Kong with my mom. I was terrified of the close up of Kong in which my mother assured me he would not come out of the TV. Might Joe Young is so endearing with Jill as a sweet child and a principled adult who loved her pet giant gorilla. The strength contest scene is timeless with the real strongmen of the 1930's and 40's including the wrestler - Swedish Angel and Primo Carnera, the 1933-34 world champion boxer. With my own 3 adopted orphans, there is nothing better than the orphan home scene with Joe as the hero.
Mighty Joe Young is one of my personal favorites and I'm so glad to see you finally featured it, man. Congratulations on 10 amazing years of Monster Madness and I can't wait to see what you have in store for us next.
I've always grown up with the 1998 remake by Disney. I rewatched it again and thought it was a nice little film thanks to a good director, score, visuals and actors. I may have to check this one out now. Been on my radar for a long time.
I own this trilogy, and it is indeed a classic of the genre. Mighty Joe Young was easily one of my mom's favorite films when I was growing up in the 60s and 70s.
When I was a kid I had to stay home from school because I was sick and this was the afternoon movie. I fell in love with Joe that day. To me he is mightier than Kong because he has more character. Love all these old monster movies. Something really sweet about them.
Thanks James for giving this movie a great review. Perhaps some young people will watch it, I grew up with this movie it played in New York every Thanksgiving holiday and some times on the Million Dollar movie.
I'm loving what your doing this year James. Been looking forward to this all year, I'm really happy that your going all out this year, keep up the good work! :)
I haven't seen this movie since I was little on VHS tape from my grandparents. I remember seeing the remake in the theaters with my grandparents when I was like 5 years old. It was okay. But it has been a long time. I need to re-watch both movies to refresh my memory.
Its cool in this day and age that some folk still appreciate the roots and old films. The industry today is a joke. Churning out rubbish designed for the least common denominator. Keep up the good work James!!
What Zaphod said. Joe was always in the 'misunderstood' camp, much more than Kong. The remake hits similar notes, but IMO it went way too far with the sentimentality. As films these days tend to do.
Also involved with this film was legendary filmmaker John Ford, who was an uncredited executive producer. (Though he tried to intervene a little more than Shoedsack wanted and there was some conflict over that.) This one's really charming and the effects won O'Brien an Oscar.
Ain't actually seen this film myself (or, now I come to think if it, any of the Kong films for that matter...), but I gave this RUclips vid a thumbs up simply cos I like James' review style, and love the Cinemassacre channel as a whole. Keep up the good work 👍
I remember watching Mighty Joe Young when I was a little kid. Maybe it was on HBO or maybe WGN or AMC when they used to play classic movies. I don't know for sure but I think they made sequels...either that or there was a colorized version because I remember seeing a Mighty Joe Young in color. Of course, I was like 7 or 8 years old so maybe my memories of the 1970s King Kong blended with Mighty Joe Young.
Considering this was a giant monkey movie, I expected this film to end in a very specific way, and I was pleasantly surprised when they decided to not do that thing.
Saw this on Svengoolie; it was great. The cowboy support character is so useless - "Ah know how ya feel, Joe." Knowing the same team worked on Kong makes me want to see that too asap.
Something I forgot to mention from the past few videos. I would complain that your not using actual footage like you usually do. However since you show so many pictures and you give us great detail, I'm fine with it.
Haha it does look like James is wearing a which hat lol. If you anyone didn't notice look just right behind the James’s head at a poster with a which it's hilarious lol
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Day 8, James is still not aware that he's wearing a tiny hat.
Thanks to your comment I noticed it
ijust noticed that
ehh it suits the season
Shhh don't tell him.
plot twist, James did that on purpose
That guy looks like Jay Jonah Jamison from Spider Man.
I was thinking the same thing. Possible inspiration?
he does
I was thinking of the same thing throughout the video.
+Paul Beenis the Parrot
HAHAHAHAHAHA!
Oh, you're serious...
Evan Blenkinsopp let me laugh ever harder
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
James is so enthusiastic about this movie that he really got me wanting to watch it by the end of the video.
Ameto i feel as if he wants a pet giant ape because of this movie
Loving monster madness this year
James seems so happy doing it this year and really putting in the presentation. Good job James!
Holy crap even by today's standards the sets, and scenes are amazing.
This is one of my all time favorite films. I especially like the little quirks they gave to Joe, like punching the ground with his fist when he gets frustrated instead of lashing out. It helps convey his gentle nature.
I wonder what he thought of the 1998 remake.
I liked that one.
He should review it!
I've never seen it but man that trailer was on a LOT of Disney VHS in 98-99.
that might be because more often not the original is better (see psycho). why remake good movies rather than remaking bad movies that had the potential to be good
do you know that that thing is at the end of each video?
I remember watching this as a kid and loving this movie. I remember laughing at the scene where he's sitting on the back of a truck with his hands on his knees. It really made him seem human and really made me empathize with him.
Aw man. I adore this film. I did as a child when my step father showed it to me and still do to this day. That orphanage rescue! Amazing film.
This movie has the smoothest stop motion I’ve ever seen in any movie ever!
Man, this review really takes me back. My mother absolutely loves this film, I love it, and the ending is absolutely incredible (it's been two decades since I've seen this and I STILL tear up thinking about the ending). Stellar job here, James.
1:07 Harambe saving little boy that fell into the pit (circa 1949).
This review exemplifies why Monster Madness stands out from other types of horror movie reviews. James is such a master at finding hidden gems and sharing why you may (or may not) love them. It's something that's definitely going to be missed next October.
Every Thanksgiving in the 1970s I would look forward to the triple feature of King Kong,Son of Kong and Mighty Joe Young on W.O.R channel nine in New York.
TV station WOR in NY played both kong movies and Might Joe Young every Thanksgiving for several decades. I faithfully watched these every year as a kid in the 1960's. My earliest recollection was at age 4 in 1957 watching the original Kong with my mom. I was terrified of the close up of Kong in which my mother assured me he would not come out of the TV.
Might Joe Young is so endearing with Jill as a sweet child and a principled adult who loved her pet giant gorilla. The strength contest scene is timeless with the real strongmen of the 1930's and 40's including the wrestler - Swedish Angel and Primo Carnera, the 1933-34 world champion boxer. With my own 3 adopted orphans, there is nothing better than the orphan home scene with Joe as the hero.
Man... don't let this be the last Monster Madness. I'd miss it too much. I don't think I'm strong enough to handle a MM-Less Halloween.
+ganymedeIV4 did you watch the video? He said it wouldn't be right closing mm out without talking about mighty joe young
link me ? so hese still doing monster madness but with less videos next year? I dont know..
Welcome to 2020
no joke Mighty Joe Young is one of my favorite movies of all time
Mine too :)
No Harambe jokes in the comments, so refreshing
I saw one while scrolling down here.
you are a Harambe joke
#dixout
the comment above yours is a harambe joke lmao
Actually, James is mistaken. It was Ray Harryhausen that did the stop motion animation while Willis O'Brien was the supervisor.
This review is dedicated to Harambe, isn't it?
#DicksOut
Harambeeeeeeee! Whyyy! :'V
DELETE, DELETE, DELETE, DELETE!!!
weird to think that way back in 1949 people showed up with their dicks out to get revenge for a different gorilla. history repeats itself
Mighty Joe Young is one of my personal favorites and I'm so glad to see you finally featured it, man. Congratulations on 10 amazing years of Monster Madness and I can't wait to see what you have in store for us next.
I need this all year long, really entertaining!
I think Tim Burton's remake of Dumbo took inspiration from Mighty Joe Young, a true testament of how great a film it is.
I've always grown up with the 1998 remake by Disney. I rewatched it again and thought it was a nice little film thanks to a good director, score, visuals and actors. I may have to check this one out now. Been on my radar for a long time.
I remember seeing this movie on TV about 10 years ago. It really is a very good film.
Ernest Chode-sack. That's a hell of a name
To me, from a technical standpoint, the most impressive scene is the 3rd act...
But that nightclub scene is amazing too!
"spectacular melee" I love that description
I own this trilogy, and it is indeed a classic of the genre. Mighty Joe Young was easily one of my mom's favorite films when I was growing up in the 60s and 70s.
saw this movie when I was 8, loved it ever since. wish more people knew about it, incredibly underrated!
I think I laughed harder than I should when he cuts to the screenshot on " But he does get a temper when he feels threatened"
I love Monster Madness!! JAMES!!! Please don't stop it!!
I never knew about this movie; but after hearing so much praise, I've marked it down to watch it some day. Thanks, James!
Might Joe Young is a film I watched thanks to my Dad. There's a lot of the older sci-fi/horror that he insisted I watched growing up.
Your dad was a very wise man!
KRhetor
I'd have to agree with you there. ; )
I never knew Mighty Joe Young was a remake. I loved watching that movie as a kid. This sounds very different, but I might love it all the same.
When I was a kid I had to stay home from school because I was sick and this was the afternoon movie. I fell in love with Joe that day. To me he is mightier than Kong because he has more character. Love all these old monster movies. Something really sweet about them.
i remember this movie. they used to play it on disney channel.
You're thinking of the remake that Disney made
Thanks James for giving this movie a great review. Perhaps some young people will watch it, I grew up with this movie it played in New York every Thanksgiving holiday and some times on the Million Dollar movie.
Every time I watch King Kong, I always have to follow up by watching Mighty Joe Young. A movie my dad and I watched a hell of a lot of times
Man, I am just loving this 90s video rental store set. It must feel good to use after all of the work put into it.
Great movie, a solid 9/10. Fantastic review 10/10. Monster madness is the best :)
Great review once again! I always seem to find something new watching your monster madness reviews. Cheers!
seems like James love this movie so much. What about the remake?
It's like Carl Denham gets to redeem himself here by helping to get the animal back where he belongs. The stop-motion lions are impressive.
I'm loving what your doing this year James. Been looking forward to this all year, I'm really happy that your going all out this year, keep up the good work! :)
Thanks for all the gems I have been missing out on!
I love these videos . I could listen to James talk about anything even math and I hate math.
This was my favourite movie of all time when i was a kid
Incidentally, i have listened to a lot of stone temple pilots recently. IT ALL COMES TOGETHER.
Koettnylle rip Scott Weiland
Really loving the picks for this year, keep up the awesome work!!
I haven't seen this movie since I was little on VHS tape from my grandparents. I remember seeing the remake in the theaters with my grandparents when I was like 5 years old. It was okay. But it has been a long time. I need to re-watch both movies to refresh my memory.
Its cool in this day and age that some folk still appreciate the roots and old films. The industry today is a joke. Churning out rubbish designed for the least common denominator. Keep up the good work James!!
Thanks James. I never thought to watch the original but I'll put it on the list. Good vid.
Wait there was a Mighty Joe Young in 1949? And it was a monster movie? Man Disney changed things in the remake
The remake's a bit more saccharine, but Mighty Joe Young was never a monster movie.
What Zaphod said. Joe was always in the 'misunderstood' camp, much more than Kong. The remake hits similar notes, but IMO it went way too far with the sentimentality. As films these days tend to do.
I actually like 1998 remake. At the very least it introduced me to this classic.
I've always loved this movie. :-)
MONSTER MADNESS!!! you guys do the best movie reviews on the web.
Also involved with this film was legendary filmmaker John Ford, who was an uncredited executive producer. (Though he tried to intervene a little more than Shoedsack wanted and there was some conflict over that.)
This one's really charming and the effects won O'Brien an Oscar.
That's why Ben Johnson acted in this movie, He was under a personal contract to John Ford.
I recall renting this movie one time at my local video "Network Video" . I don't think I ever sat through the whole thing, but I liked what I saw.
Got to watch this one, looks indeed like a masterpiece
Robert Armstrong is clearly J. K. Simmons, proving once and for all the existence of immortals (or possibly vampires)
0:57 Ghost? Demon voice in the background?? O_o
Stomach rumbling?
"Closing out monster madness" it really is ending.... I do have a heart, cause now I feel it breaking.
I haven't seen this film in years, but after your review, I gotta watch it again.
Ain't actually seen this film myself (or, now I come to think if it, any of the Kong films for that matter...), but I gave this RUclips vid a thumbs up simply cos I like James' review style, and love the Cinemassacre channel as a whole. Keep up the good work 👍
I remember watching Mighty Joe Young when I was a little kid. Maybe it was on HBO or maybe WGN or AMC when they used to play classic movies. I don't know for sure but I think they made sequels...either that or there was a colorized version because I remember seeing a Mighty Joe Young in color. Of course, I was like 7 or 8 years old so maybe my memories of the 1970s King Kong blended with Mighty Joe Young.
My fave as a young kid in the 80's
Considering this was a giant monkey movie, I expected this film to end in a very specific way, and I was pleasantly surprised when they decided to not do that thing.
I was a big fan of King Kong when I was a little kid. I had way more appreciation for Mighty Joe Young growing up, though.
This seems amazing.
James should review the 1998 Disney remake of Mighty Joe Young. It's very underrated, It uses practical effects on Joe.
i had no idea that 1998 disney movie was a remake of a older movie. O.o
Always wonder why I always looking forward for reviews in October. Oh well.
I don't like the nerd anymore, but do I love hearing James talk about movies. especially horror films.
I saw the remake when I was a kid, didn't know it was a remake until today
Love mighty joe young!
I'm a huge classic film buff but I'm not gonna lie. I had never heard of this 1940s version only the late 90s film. I must go find this
In Spain this movie is call "Mi Gran Amigo Joe", meaning "My big friend Joe"... don't ask me why.
Did he reviewed John Carpenter's The Thing (1982)? If not, consider this a request!
Saw this on Svengoolie; it was great. The cowboy support character is so useless - "Ah know how ya feel, Joe." Knowing the same team worked on Kong makes me want to see that too asap.
i hope james will review train to busan in monster madness x
crazy part about it is everyone in this classic movie probably passed away.
Love this film! Very touching film.
Loved this movie when they played it on UHF re-runs when I was a kid. Better than Kong even.
James should cover the Mighty Joe Young sequels and remake for the Kongathon.
Poor Joe. Such a rough life.
I completely forgot about this movie I never got to see it.
Something I forgot to mention from the past few videos. I would complain that your not using actual footage like you usually do. However since you show so many pictures and you give us great detail, I'm fine with it.
Oh thank goodness. As long as you approve...
pr0xy by proxy of course
Oh okay.
I've only seen the Disney remake, but I'll check out this one for sure.
Mighty Joe Young? I saw a remake of that as a kid I think.
Awesome! I gotta see this!
Those king Kong guys just remade the original for their own new Kong like movie
Don't make this your last Monster Madness, James.
Haha it does look like James is wearing a which hat lol.
If you anyone didn't notice look just right behind the James’s head at a poster with a which it's hilarious lol
every Thanksgiving channel 9 WOR TV would show all 4 Kong movies
There's a remake that was made in (I think) the 90's. It was more of a comedy than a drama.
I actually have a special edition DVD with the 3 movies.
I always felt this movie was ahead of it time.
One of the wrestlers was Tor Johnson
gonna need to watch this when I get it