Review of Kong: Skull Island (2017) by Jonathan G — 16 May 2017

Got straight into the action, nothing special overall.

This review of Kong: Skull Island (2017) was written by Jonathan G on 16 May 2017.

Kong: Skull Island has generally received positive reviews.

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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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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 Josuecalderon (2) on 15 Oct 2018

Estaba buscando una película para pasar un buen rato, sin embargo si estas buscando algo innovador y fresco probablemente no sea lo que buscas…

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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 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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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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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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By Aditya M (389) 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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Honestly I hate King Kong. I can't stand seeing an ugly gorilla killing cool dinosaurs…

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