Review of Kong: Skull Island (2017) by Andrew O — 19 Apr 2017

Fantastically stylish and pulse-pounding, Kong is a modern action film with just the right mixture of drama, comedy, and even some unexpected grace.

This review of Kong: Skull Island (2017) was written by Andrew O on 19 Apr 2017.

Kong: Skull Island has generally received positive reviews.

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By Cdougall (14) on 19 Aug 2021

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By Matt Oakes (180) for Silver Screen Riot (180) on 05 Nov 2018

Kong' is king-sized entertainment, a riveting spectacle showcase that races from dizzying set piece to set piece, fastened by standout technical…

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By Tim M (3,013) on 20 Sep 2018

Visually spectacular, yet lacking in almost every other area aspect, 'Kong: Skull Island' is a contrived mish mosh of uselessness…

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By Vincent M (131) on 30 Dec 2018

I still cannot understand why so many people dislike this movie. I saw it without having seen any trailer and it was really good…

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Honestly I hate King Kong. I can't stand seeing an ugly gorilla killing cool dinosaurs…

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By Emil W (83) on 02 Nov 2018

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By Bob Chipman (153) for Geek (137) on 03 Nov 2018

I just couldn't shake the feeling that I would've enjoyed this even more if it really was just a guy in a dumpy gorilla suit stomping around…

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Put the feet up grab a bucket pop corn and leave the brain at the door and enjoy Kong: Skull Island is for what it is…

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By Sarath R (50) on 23 Jan 2019

Best monster movie of the year but almost unwatchable because of Brie Larson awful acting…

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