Movie monster camps split into two fairly equal portions over which monster is the greatest in film history: America's King Kong or Japan's Godzilla. Forget the 1960s set-to between them (it was rigged in Kong's favor)- Godzilla rules!
But, Kong came first, so give him his due. The 1976 and 2006 remakes pale in comparison.
Here's a peek at one of the climactic moments: