Review of Kong: Skull Island (2017) by Jack F — 24 May 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 Jack F on 24 May 2017.

Kong: Skull Island has generally received positive reviews.

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