Review of Kong: Skull Island (2017) by Ryan M — 01 Sep 2017

Special effects, giant monsters and an all star cast. Too bad the story and writing weren't up to snuff.

This review of Kong: Skull Island (2017) was written by Ryan M on 01 Sep 2017.

Kong: Skull Island has generally received positive reviews.

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By Steve W (2,154) on 26 Dec 2018

Very entertaining film that's a million times better than Rampage. Happy to found it on boxxy software. thx god for this app…

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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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I haven't seen any of the old King Kong movies or Peter Jackson's 2005 King Kong film, but Kong: Skull Island is easily the best movie in the…

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

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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 Zaki Hasan (247) for Zaki's Corner (159) on 01 Nov 2018

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By Pur__0_0__ (32) on 18 Aug 2021

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

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By Caleb B (233) on 02 Nov 2018

Here's how to make a good Monster movie in the 21st century. The plot works, there is a breakout and there is something to look at…

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By Coregamer1408 (144) on 07 Oct 2018

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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