Review of Kong: Skull Island (2017) by Adam L — 28 Sep 2017

I have no ideas what the good reviews are about. As shallow, vapid and cliche an example of the genre as I've seen.

This review of Kong: Skull Island (2017) was written by Adam L on 28 Sep 2017.

Kong: Skull Island has generally received positive reviews.

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