Review of Kong: Skull Island (2017) by Mark E P — 30 Mar 2017

Sad remake could have lived a lifetime and wouldn't want to see it again.

This review of Kong: Skull Island (2017) was written by Mark E P on 30 Mar 2017.

Kong: Skull Island has generally received positive reviews.

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By Daniel S (2,332) on 09 Dec 2018

I was only partially interested in this film until I heard that it was part of some big monster shared universe with Godzilla…

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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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By Randy C (345) on 22 Sep 2018

It's non stop action with no real plot and that works in a movie like this…

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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 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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Big monke is pog? It sure is pog. Have no fear. Monke is also large. Large is good…

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By Harris Dang (129) for The AU Review (87) on 02 Nov 2018

Kong: Skull Island is a lot of fun, with many spectacular monster battles, a likeable ensemble cast, outstanding visual splendour and a standout…

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

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

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