A group of scientists and Vietnam Vets descend through a deep fog to a Pacific island, and find the killing starts immediately. Multiple helicopters are taken out of the sky by the great one, and the gigantic King Kong, (as large as a skyscraper) does what’s expected of him.
It turns out that Kong is not the only evil one on this inescapable island, and survival becomes the order of the day for the surviving crew.
Tom Hiddleston is the hero, James Conrad, hired by the scientists to lead them safely through the island. The actor plays his part well, and shows why he could be in line to become another James (Bond) in the near future.
It’s great to see Samuel L. Jackson again, this time as a trigger happy Vet intending to take out Kong.
Brie Larson is the female lead, (one of a long line of Kong leads, which includes Fay Wray, Jessica Lange and Naomi Watts) Brie is fresh from her Oscar, Golden Globe and BAFTA winning role in ‘Room’ last year.
Also John C. Reilly and John Goodman are watchable both in this movie, and in any others.
‘Kong: Skull Island’ is a real ‘Boys Own’ type of movie that makes you wish you were about 10 years old to really appreciate it. However it’d do no harm to adults to get into the plot. Cinematography and makeup is good, and overall it’s a well-made feature.
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