The overarching color tone of the Kong: Skull Island is a fiery blood red, which is a suitable way to describe the carnage one of the most famous creatures in cinema leaves behind.
With a cast including Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, John C. Reilly, Tom Hiddleston, John Goodman, and Thomas Mann, the film is set during the Vietnam War as a group is assembled to explore a mysterious island. The action begins as soon as the film starts, and you do not have to wait long to see the towering Kong. Whenever a movie drags out the appearance of the “monster," it is always a let down, so this does not disappoint on that level. Kong is the star in this film, and you root for him. A scene toward the beginning of the film takes the cake for memorability, when the assembled team sees Kong for the first time as they approach the island in helicopters. They soon find themselves slapped out of the sky is a pretty remarkable fashion.
What I enjoyed most about the movie was that it was a different take on King Kong. The same story has been made quite a few times, so it was nice to have a fresh look at the concept, while also having hints toward the original tale. I have always found Kong a very sympathetic character, a gentle giant of sorts, because of how man treats him. I enjoyed the overall concept of the film, with John C. Reilly’s character being a highlight, but the constant conflicts get a little old by the middle of the story. I did like seeing some of the other creatures that live on the island, some kind natured, while others venomously waiting to challenge Kong’s leadership on the island.
This film also acts as the second piece in the puzzle for the Godzilla vs. Kong film in the works. While I found 2012’s Godzilla pretty lackluster, I think Kong is a much stronger film and leaves a lot of potential for a great movie monster showdown. I know what creature I will be rooting for.
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