Review of Kong: Skull Island (2017) by Andrew C — 04 Apr 2017

Better than I thought - good treatment and somewhat original A good viewing.

This review of Kong: Skull Island (2017) was written by Andrew C on 04 Apr 2017.

Kong: Skull Island has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jesse O (1,397) on 08 Dec 2018

I honestly think comparing this movie to the original 1933 would be a bit unfair…

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As a fan of the big monster films since I was a kid in the 70’s, I have to say this movie is EASILY the best King Kong movie ever made…

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By Cdougall (14) on 19 Aug 2021

Another solid outing in the MonsterVerse, Skull Island lives up to the bar set 3 years earlier by Godzilla and is another exciting and engaging…

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By Lid V (12) 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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By Li Lai (99) for Mediaversity Reviews (99) on 04 Dec 2018

Although Kong: Skull Island doesn't even pass the Bechdel Test, it's a relief to watch a silly action romp without overt misogyny or cringeworthy…

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By Sydney O (10) 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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By Nguyen Le (136) for The Script Lab (63) on 09 Oct 2018

With a banquet of beasts, stylish beasts-versus-humans set pieces and gruesome deaths on both sides, Kong: Skull Island is a creature feature…

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By Collin C (145) on 30 Sep 2018

Solid movie and very entertaining! This is a great film that I could watch anytime…

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By Alejandro970 (859) on 21 Mar 2021

This version is closer to the 1976 version than the 1933 and 2005 version…

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By Ralph A (64) on 22 Jan 2019

Kong Skull Island has great monster action, but lacks worth while character and solid pacing. The end credit scene is pretty cool though…

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