Review of Kong: Skull Island (2017) by Brenda F — 14 Jul 2017

Was actually good, thought it wouldnt be but I saw it twice.

This review of Kong: Skull Island (2017) was written by Brenda F on 14 Jul 2017.

Kong: Skull Island has generally received positive reviews.

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

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Kong: Skull Island is such an excellent monster movie! I had a total blast watching it! I really like this movie…

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By Bob Chipman (153) for Geek (137) on 03 Nov 2018

I just couldn't shake the feeling that I would've enjoyed this even more if it really was just a guy in a dumpy gorilla suit stomping around…

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