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Kong: Skull Island

2017
Sci-fi
Suspense/Thriller
1h 58m
A team of scientists explore an uncharted island in the Pacific, venturing into the domain of the mighty Kong, and must fight to escape a primal Eden.
Directed by:
Jordan Vogt-Roberts
Written by:
John Gatins Dan Gilroy Dan Gilroy Derek Connolly Max Borenstein
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Starring:
Shea Whigham Shea Whigham John C. Reilly John C. Reilly John Goodman John Goodman Samuel L. Jackson Samuel L. Jackson Richard Jenkins Richard Jenkins Brie Larson Brie Larson Toby Kebbell Toby Kebbell Tom Hiddleston Tom Hiddleston Thomas Mann Thomas Mann Will Brittain Corey Hawkins Corey Hawkins Nick Robinson Nick Robinson
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Franchises:
King Kong, MonsterVerse
Genres:
Sci-fi, Suspense/Thriller, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Countries:
China, USA
Languages:
English, Vietnamese
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Kong: Skull Island

2017
Sci-fi
Suspense/Thriller
1h 58m
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billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 07 Apr 2017
80
77th
Viet Kong ha ha ha
Rated 07 Apr 2017
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 12 Sep 2017
70
55th
For a movie about giant monsters that's part of a cinemaghhh (sorry, almost threw up in my mouth) cinematic universe, this was pretty allright! Characters can die suddenly and amusingly, everything looks and sounds OK and it moves along nicely. Am I extra positive since so many other recent blockbusters left me feeling dead inside, more than usual? Maybe. Probably. But I also saw a giant ape beat the shit out of a giant lizard monster and for a brief moment, life was good.
Rated 12 Sep 2017
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 15 Mar 2017
86
51st
I found some of the dialogue to be kind of weak or cheesy at times, and the first act feels kind of rushed, but overall, I thought this was extremely entertaining. Roberts is a director I'll be looking out for. The visual effects were awesome and there were a lot of great angles and shots that made this feel like an 70s monster-flick, and that's exactly what I wanted. The pawns, or characters, were actually well-acted too. A really good time. I'd say it's worth the trip.
Rated 15 Mar 2017
jackryan2014JackRyan2014
Rated 10 Mar 2017
70
83rd
Overall a fun watch and it looks great with plenty of stunning visuals on show. Its a monster movie mashed up with a Vietnam war film. Most of the cast were pretty good although somewhat two dimensional. The tone was uneven with jumps from serious drama to comedy that felt a bit jarring, there's some clunky dialogue and it's a bit too long. I liked its running theme that was critical of war and how it affects both civilians and soldiers. At its best it seemed like a modern day predator film.
Rated 10 Mar 2017
ytadelYtadel
Rated 21 Mar 2017
7
84th
Haha, this is just straight-up Apocalypse Now with giant monsters! I was extremely agnostic towards the 2014 Godzilla (and this film walking in, for the record) and it did a fine job winning me over. Incredibly solid cast playing mostly bland characters, though John C. Reilly does get to have some fun. The CGI monsters occasionally feel weightless, but overall this film did a better job than anything else in years at taking me on a real ADVENTURE that evoked the feel of classic Indiana Jones.
Rated 21 Mar 2017
frederikaFrederikA
Rated 20 Mar 2017
70
67th
The first half of this film is well constructed, well paced and boasting an (for the genre) surprisingly large roster of almost three-dimensional characters to root for. And it's this initial goodwill that drives it home through the scattershot "monster-meh" that is the second half, which unfortunately feels like, they ran out of steam after the first Kong encounter... Still it's never less than entertaining.
Rated 20 Mar 2017
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 24 Jun 2017
67
76th
Kong takes on the criticism for previous iterations, showcasing the King during the cold open, and subsequently delivering a movie that is not just stylised but fun, embracing its silliness but not beholden to it. The plot and the characters are both shallow, and act merely as means to the film's raison-d'être: monster fights. This is what the film delivers on; well-choreographed fight scenes, lots of explosions and monsters. Reilly is the only standout cast member.
Rated 24 Jun 2017
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 30 May 2019
75
62nd
Rather selfishly, any film that matches CCR's Run Through the Jungle (from my student film) with Vera Lynn's We'll Meet Again (from the climax of my favorite movie), AND adds a Cannibal Holocaust reference, is A-OK in my book. One could say the film is a fascinating example of current blockbuster cinema technique meeting old-school film tropes. Another could say this is a damned good time. Both are right.
Rated 30 May 2019
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 12 Mar 2017
3
38th
Besides a script that carries a strong "eight revisions by ten script doctors" vibe, this is a highly enjoyable monster movie made by a director who must seriously fucking love Apocalypse Now. (My dude!) It also feels like a film made for everybody who complained about Godzilla '14, as it goes in the complete opposite direction, favoring front-to-back setpieces and charismatic actors galore instead of a long, slow buildup. It probably could've used a little more tension, in fact, but oh well.
Rated 12 Mar 2017
kasperlKasperL
Rated 03 Dec 2017
60
50th
A good watch with a hangover. I keep urging my watches not to drink too much.
Rated 03 Dec 2017
ribcageribcage
Rated 02 Apr 2017
75
68th
Look Im the guy who's watched godzilla vs megalon more than once and even updated my rating to a higher score after repeat viewings. Of course i liked this. Its got plenty of wild fun giant monsters and Kong himself gets a roaring entrance and a satisfying final battle. The story is whatever, but nice to have a Kong movie skip taking him back to New York. One note characters are enlivened by Jackson, goodman, hiddleston and reilly. Loved the humor.
Rated 02 Apr 2017
the_pirateThe Pirate
Rated 13 Mar 2017
72
35th
What we have here is a standard monster movie formula executed with a much higher budget, actors talented enough to make their unimportant roles feel slightly more believable, and visuals/sound effects that actually make for a pretty immersive experience. This incarnation of Kong delivers on everything we've come to associate with him, and the monster fight scenes are top notch. Not as good as the classic monster movies (obviously), but hopefully we get more of this, less of Godzilla '14.
Rated 13 Mar 2017
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 01 Mar 2019
7
63rd
Nails that classic adventure movie-feel with its anticipation-building, crew-collecting first act, the dual-jungle trip suspense of the second, and awesome monster action that culminates in a wild third act. The cool aesthetic with its clever scene cuts, slow motion, and classic rock soundtrack only ups the fun factor. The characters are one-note but they're all you need for this kind of romp (though the surprisingly touching end credits with Reilly's hilarious Marlow adds a nice bonus arc).
Rated 01 Mar 2019
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 16 Aug 2017
82
65th
The characters are so thin that the leads have to work very hard to get us to feel more than indifference for them & the rationale for the mission makes as much sense as poking a hornet's nest, but none of that matters since after the ponderous 3 hour Kong Peter Jackson gave us & 2 recent Godzilla snoozefests it's a cathartic joy to watch an unpretentious monster movie do things right. We're here for great CGI versions of monsters fighting & smashing puny humans & this -FINALLY! delivers!
Rated 16 Aug 2017
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 19 Jul 2017
69
73rd
For a mindless action film, it has some pretty likeable characters. It's a bit summer blockbustery in its decision making and the second half falters a bit, however overall it was still pretty damned entertaining.
Rated 19 Jul 2017
timecapsuleTimeCapsule
Rated 13 Mar 2017
83
87th
The best Kong movie since the original. Taking the best elements of the remakes while trying to avoid their pitfalls, director Jordan Vogt-Roberts delivered an entertaining original take on the iconic ape. The film takes the King Kong mythos and infuses it with "Apocalypse Now"(1979) to make a wonderful monster B-movie. A creature feature with a fantastic cast unfortunately falls short in handling all the different people. Most of the characters feel undeveloped struggling to hold up the story.
Rated 13 Mar 2017
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 19 Apr 2017
82
81st
It's easy to tell that Kong and the most recent Godzilla were made with the intent of relaunching the franchise. Studios who think long term are more apt to put a little TLC and a lot of money into something that they can't allow to fail. It shows, and aside from an awesome 70's soundtrack, Kong is packed full of awesome effects, awesome action, awesome thrills, and awesome awesomeness the whole way through. This is what creature features are all about.
Rated 19 Apr 2017
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 11 Mar 2017
80
70th
I can't quite put this on the level of "Godzilla" as a feature, but in saying that, I admit to you that the cast of characters in this are more diverse and more investment-worthy, from Hiddleston to Larson to Reilly and Jackson, who ultimately steal the show. Skull Island's Kong is a sympathetic character completely. I do wish that we might have gotten a bit more about the culture of the Skull Island people but what we got was still satisfying. With that, bring on the crossover! I can't wait.
Rated 11 Mar 2017
filliganFilligan
Rated 17 Mar 2017
78
37th
Who would've pinned this as a fun time at the movies?! My God, I'm still reeling from the fact that this was... good! Enough of the ensemble are decent characters with unique backgrounds. The Vietnam time setting is a stroke of genius. The direction is stylish. John C. Reilly improvises his way through most of his scenes. Some well-dosed moments of schlock. I'm delighted! It's by no accounts a perfect movie, or even a great one, but it's a fun way to spend a couple hours.
Rated 17 Mar 2017
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 19 Mar 2017
70
65th
Hey DC! THIS is the trailer company you want editing your movie!
Rated 19 Mar 2017
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 27 Mar 2017
65
73rd
Fun action movie.
Rated 27 Mar 2017
aaautinAAAutin
Rated 08 Apr 2017
60
71st
(APEPOCALYPSE NOW)
Rated 08 Apr 2017
guy_piranhaguy piranha
Rated 24 Jun 2017
50
24th
absolutely mindblowing how nothing works. plot, characters, humor, even the editing is a mess. yeah, production and cgi are great. these movies cost hundreds of millions of dollars. it's gotta go SOMEWHERE. speaking of which, rarely have i seen a bigger waste of music licensing. if even some of the best 60s rock 'n roll won't manage to infuse your movie with a soul, you should rethink your career. but for now, please finish "godzilla vs. king kong: return of kin roba the cash cow"! CAN'T WAIT!
Rated 24 Jun 2017
td888td888
Rated 04 Apr 2017
60
57th
A typical summer block buster, very high entertainment value. It manages to side-step most typical movie cliches and keeps you entertained till the end. The Vietnam era-angle was cool. I think I am going to watch Apocalypse Now again.
Rated 04 Apr 2017
maakalmaakal
Rated 16 Mar 2017
63
21st
The Vietnam War angle just ruined the film for me. Was this guy making a King Kong flick, or Apocalypse Now? All of the actors (most of whom I like) were wasted, and every time they put a record on (because you totally take a record player along when you're running from monsters), I wanted to get up and leave. But the action was pretty intense, and I liked the horror moments. Plus points for each soldier squashed, ingested, or blown up.
Rated 16 Mar 2017
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 12 Mar 2017
60
62nd
Kong: Skull Island is the type of B-movie that kids will love, parents will love if they don't want to think or care a whole lot, and we'll all forget about it in a couple of weeks until the next MonsterVerse entry starts its promotional cycle. That's fine, I suppose. There's not a whole lot to hate here - it's a big, dumb action movie, one that's relatively entertaining and only marginally consequential. Come for the spectacle ... but probably don't expect much more.
Rated 12 Mar 2017
mspraguemsprague
Rated 30 Apr 2017
65
45th
Looks really good. Lots of action. And a big monkey!
Rated 30 Apr 2017
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 14 Apr 2017
69
23rd
Not bad, but it feels half baked. There's a good structure for an action adventure monster movie: A coherent theme, interesting character ideas, good actors, breathtaking scenes, etc. But none of it is fleshed out, so it all feels rote as the film moves from one part to the next, relying on clunky exposition rather than meaningful detail to put all the pieces together.
Rated 14 Apr 2017
magdabagmagdabag
Rated 25 Apr 2017
89
75th
I REALLY liked this movie. I honestly didn't find very much wrong with it. Tom Hiddleston and Brie Larson did a fantastic job, along with Samuel Jackson and John Goodman. It was had comedic laughs, with a shit ton of awesome action, and acting.
Rated 25 Apr 2017
argion21Argion21
Rated 09 May 2017
72
41st
It's got its qualities. At times it felt like a vietnam's veteran nightmare.would have been nice if the director would have pursued this idea, instead of the bad editing and somehow constructing a mediocre plot around it. But the fights were still fun to watch at times. Could have been a great movie, even a masterpiece, if it didn't have that feel of lazyness to it in its bad scenes.
Rated 09 May 2017
jfenjfen
Rated 17 Mar 2017
84
34th
This is a really dumb movie. I'm kind of glad they decided to embrace this kind of stupidity. More interesting human characters than Godzilla too.
Rated 17 Mar 2017
ocelotOcelot
Rated 17 Jun 2018
40
31st
Kong big and strong. he got pow pow hit the helicopter. my friend said this movie was good and now I hate him
Rated 17 Jun 2018
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 16 Apr 2017
7
57th
Kong: Skull Island is good popcorn fun and harmless escapism. Jordan Vogt-Roberts is a filmmaker I'll be keeping an eye out for because visually there is a lot to admire and the Apocalypse Now vibe is a really interesting take on the source material. The ideas and the visual execution of this film are what kept my interest. But there is a real lack of both plot and character development and the likes of Hiddleston & Larson feel restrained by the undercooked script. Problematic yet entertaining.
Rated 16 Apr 2017
filmtoasterFilmToaster
Rated 29 Mar 2017
100
91st
This is the movie Jurassic World wanted to be. Epic, loud, and visually incredible action all blended together in a fun script with likable characters. Every shot is gorgeous, the mountains of Vietnam and colors of the swamp especially pop out and look stunning. The ultimate monster summer movie. I enjoyed the Vietnam aesthetic too. See it now. STAY AFTER THE CREDITS!
Rated 29 Mar 2017
nutcrackrnutcrackr
Rated 03 Sep 2017
70
38th
Better than the new godzilla but surprisingly bland given the subject matter. So much of the movie is cinematic shots of Kong and/or Armed forces. Too many side character that do nothing of import. Hiddleston is less useful than initial impressions have us believe. Jing and Hawkins somehow end up with the crashed chopper even though they were on the ground doing surveys. CGI was decent enough.
Rated 03 Sep 2017
vengefulkbmVengefulKBM
Rated 30 Jun 2017
75
63rd
Apocalypse Now + King Kong = actually a pretty great premise for a movie. John Goodman, Samuel L. Jackson, and John C. Reilly all take turns stealing scenes, while the Vietnam war movie visuals and the top-tier effects are delightful to look at. At times this movie maybe has a bit *too* much personality to actually settle down and tell an interesting story, but the performances and visuals overcome the haphazard plot more often than not.
Rated 30 Jun 2017
sagesledgeSageSledge
Rated 03 Apr 2017
80
59th
"Kong: Skull Island" has absolutely no pretensions about what sort of film it is, and that's why it succeeds. It's not high art, but it never pretends to be, instead providing monstrous, exhilarating, and visually stunning fun at every turn.
Rated 03 Apr 2017
theescapistTheEscapist
Rated 19 Apr 2017
76
81st
I was entertained. Great effects and filming style. Very stylish, likeable characters (though underdeveloped). It doesn't take itself too seriously and that works really well here. I wish more blockbusters would be along these lines, it was quite refreshing.
Rated 19 Apr 2017
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 10 Mar 2017
70
56th
Hiddleston who?, Brie Larson what?, Sam Jackson why? John C. Reilly stole the fucking show. I was half expecting him to ask Hiddleston how much he can bench during one of the scenes like he did Wahlburgers in Boogie Nights. This is a great big monster flick elevated with a Vietnam era soundtrack and inspired visuals. Kong as the "not so misunderstood" savage destroyer and near diety is a great twist to the giant primate we know and love. There's lots of not so subtle but well done camp in this.
Rated 10 Mar 2017
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 14 Jan 2021
3
45th
All of these 'Nam tropes are kitschy and uninspired when they're being played straight, which is unfortunately half of the movie. At least until Reilly enters the proceedings, goofing up the scenery and doing samurai shit, and this film finally embraces ridiculousness on a level I can feel good about. Lots of neat set pieces, and a fun incarnation of Kong himself.
Rated 14 Jan 2021
misterlizardmisterlizard
Rated 12 Jan 2018
70
72nd
It's big and silly, but thankfully a lot shorter than Jackson's movie. I was fairly entertained throughout as, although short on plot and character development, it's action-packed and full of weird blink-and-you'll-miss-it shout-outs to all kinds of movies. Cannibal Holocaust reference in a PG-13, really? And for once the monkey doesn't die at the end.
Rated 12 Jan 2018
joseywalesjoseywales
Rated 16 Dec 2017
69
53rd
Nov. 21/17, the day I officially fell in love with Brie Larson
Rated 16 Dec 2017
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 19 Sep 2017
65
68th
good movie
Rated 19 Sep 2017
schnofelschnofel
Rated 24 Jun 2017
75
84th
Wonderfully nasty, spatially insane monster horror with a modern rock 'n' roll style and appropriately psychedelic college bro writing, because party hard and let's kill this thing. I mean, I recommend the ride and I haven't seen a more visually turned on film this year, but too often these days I find myself praising blockbusters for essentially soulless characteristics that used to be the domain of trailers and music videos.
Rated 24 Jun 2017
miketownMikeTown
Rated 20 Jul 2017
70
55th
Great monster movie, terrible Kong movie. I enjoyed it.
Rated 20 Jul 2017
damildamil
Rated 20 Aug 2017
60
43rd
This had the same basic strengths and weaknesses Godzilla (2014) had. Cool, spectacular action sequences, but also basic, dull characters with bordering on terrible dialogue. There's a bunch of great actors in this, but they all come off as bad because of the weak writing. But yeah, the action scenes were decent, and the direction in general was good. Some good '70s rock songs on the soundtrack, but probably a few too many, like it was trying to be Guardians of the Galaxy or something.
Rated 20 Aug 2017
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 09 May 2018
75
48th
Entertaining if ultimately unnecessary reboot/rehash of KONG is oftentimes a victim of its own overreach; an attempt to retell the familiar story through the lens of homage to APOCALYPSE NOW is intriguing at first, but the film can't quite decide if it wants to be frivolous entertainment or a more potent, politically charged fable. Still, it is beautifully shot and well-cast, with a charismatic return to form for Jackson.
Rated 09 May 2018
harmonicaHarmonica
Rated 14 Jun 2019
63
25th
Skull Island is frequently a visual spectacle and Vogt-Roberts knows how to frame up some fantastic shot sequences. However, the screenplay is empty, daft revisionism at best (albiet fairly innocuous) - a dated Kong routine, preamble of which goes on too long, though Jackson and Reilly are engaging. More disappointing is the ho-hum monster design, but as an appetiser to Legendary's 'franchise' it suffices by leaving us wanting. End of credits features the only legit spooky moment!
Rated 14 Jun 2019
panzerwolfpanzerwolf
Rated 10 Dec 2017
55
25th
I thought there was no way to make this as boring as the previous Kong-movie was. I was wrong.
Rated 10 Dec 2017
stewballStewball
Rated 12 Mar 2017
20
2nd
This is so bad, they saved the worst for first. Skull Island (are you trembling yet), is uncharted because it's surrounded by a perpetual storm. So to investigate what's there, for unexplained reasons, they send a ship with helicopters. But instead of the ship going through the storm, it waits outside so they launch their three helicopters to penetrate the storm because they're so much better at handling storms :roll: --and those three copters inexplicably become 12, including a huge two rotor
Rated 12 Mar 2017
kavuKavu
Rated 07 Feb 2018
75
56th
Looks very good, but the writing's not bad either. Terribly entertaining.
Rated 07 Feb 2018
seethruskinSeethruskin
Rated 22 Mar 2017
4
51st
It does what it's supposed to do. There isn't a lot of wasted time here with a build up that isn't interesting. It gets right to the action and keeps action coming from when they get on the Island until they leave. I'm not really sure what Larson and Goodman are doing here (my biggest complaint). John C Reilly gives an amazing performance. Shoutout to the "Good for your health" jacket (I'll take it as a Steve Brule reference instead of an Akira reference).
Rated 22 Mar 2017
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 05 Jan 2018
44
34th
It was pretty weird that they decided to modernize King Kong by remixing it with Platoon and Apocalypse Now. The movie is enjoyable enough (especially with the updated effects) but the pacifist, seemingly Anti-Vietnam War message seems like it would be less out of place if this were made 50 years ago.
Rated 05 Jan 2018
desertpunkDesertPunk
Rated 18 Jul 2017
82
78th
I had the opportunity to see this in a theater full of rabid monster movie fans at G-Fest in Chicago, and in that sort of setting, you see how much Skull Island borrows from the pedigree of a certain other Legendary monster. Skull Island is a Japanese kaiju flick masquerading as a Hollywood blockbuster, oozing with indulgent setpieces and visual effects, setting up toy soldiers for the big bad monster to come and stomp on. Embrace the camp.
Rated 18 Jul 2017
cowmanCowman
Rated 02 May 2017
70
56th
The first encounters with Kong and his insane island are really damn awesome. Good action and there is even some time reserved for beautiful atmospheric shots and a couple of neat angles. After a while the plot kind of stops and revolves almost exclusively around endless CGI fighting with some giant lizards which was fun I guess, but ultimately it would have been cooler if they left most of that part out.
Rated 02 May 2017
bownBown
Rated 28 Feb 2017
65
18th
It's fun a lot of the time, the stacked cast all put in killer performances (even the woefully under-utilised Goodman), and the cinematography is frequently beautiful. But it also has a terrible script with awful character work and constant close-ups on extremely fake-looking CGI. The most development Hiddleston's character gets is that his dad is dead. Occasionally has some of the fun tone seen in the later trailers, but mostly another story of an indie director swallowed up by a blockbuster.
Rated 28 Feb 2017
twincinematwincinema
Rated 01 Jul 2018
70
52nd
I love watching big monsters kick each other's asses.
Rated 01 Jul 2018
yoohooyoohoo
Rated 14 Dec 2017
65
26th
As far as mindless action flicks go, it was perfectly okay. Characters were likable and well established. Plot made sense enough. If you really want to dig into it there are plenty of inconsistencies, but this movie wasn't made for that.
Rated 14 Dec 2017
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 24 May 2017
6
53rd
There are some impressive early shots, actually most of the film initially is quite good. Second half is a let down, it passes the time and will inevitably to be ruined by Godzilla.
Rated 24 May 2017
burkayadaligburkayadalig
Rated 15 Apr 2017
74
49th
plot is very thin however the effects and CGI are simply amazing
Rated 15 Apr 2017
philamentalphilamental
Rated 14 Jan 2020
79
78th
The Kong Silhouette scene is one of my favourite visuals of the last few years and this was a lot more entertaining than expected. Skull Island is really a throwback to the classic 'Monster' movie structure and as a result it works really well for fans of that niche genre. The 'human' cast are obviously only there for scale and to advance the basic plot from action scene to action scene but it's still far better than most recent fare, notably Gareth Edwards lack lustre Godzilla effort.
Rated 14 Jan 2020
britneeeebritneeee
Rated 01 Jul 2017
70
44th
Sooo much happier with this than I expected I would be
Rated 01 Jul 2017
naurunauru
Rated 16 Dec 2018
42
37th
Cool Vietnam-era feel to the whole film. And great decision to cast John C. McGinley. John Goodman was a nice touch as well. Surprsingly the best acting and best moment in the entire film is while the credits are rolling.
Rated 16 Dec 2018
jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 27 Jan 2021
60
42nd
Enjoyed it more than I expected to. Admittedly, the bar was set pretty low as blockbusters are really not my thing. I'm still waiting for one of these giant monster movies to have the guts to not pretend their giant monsters have no genitalia.
Rated 27 Jan 2021
thegreyfoxthegreyfox
Rated 04 Jan 2018
70
50th
Beautifully made, exciting, enjoyable load of tosh. I had hoped that the great cast would create something "believable", as opposed to the silliness of Jack Blacks effort, but it had the reverse effect. It came out like a bunch of Shakespearean actors trying to pull off a panto, and the juxtaposition of good acting, fantastic visuals, ludicrous "animals" and a script chock full of cliche created a film that was hard to go with. To my disappointment there were still some bodies uneaten by the end
Rated 04 Jan 2018
easydiffeasydiff
Rated 21 May 2018
56
55th
Surprisingly OK. Forgettable to the extreme, but like a theme park ride, while you're on it you can enjoy the rush.
Rated 21 May 2018
dakota99Dakota99
Rated 14 Apr 2018
6
60th
Kong: Skulk Island biggest flaws are of the same ones that ironically, Godzilla suffers from. Way under developed and unnecessary character motives drive this film, but it never really works despite some good performances all around. Too much exposition and dialogue really drag the movie along and it actually takes a bit to get going. Undoubtedly, the best part is of course Kong himself, and the last 30 min is worth it, but to the tune of Godzilla, this movie took a unnecessary route.
Rated 14 Apr 2018
nothingsgoodNothingsGood
Rated 10 Mar 2017
65
65th
That shot from inside the helicopter when Kong grabs it out of midair - good job with that shot. The action is good. The rest of the movie is stupid. Not quite as good as Godzilla on a whole, but the action is more abundant and the visuals are quite captivating.
Rated 10 Mar 2017
spunkieSpunkie
Rated 20 Jun 2017
50
40th
It does -simple- well.
Rated 20 Jun 2017
bktanbktan
Rated 11 Sep 2017
62
33rd
Painfully obvious hollow filmmaking to go with a soulless script that has pretty Vietnam veterans and whose characters have no stakes whatsoever.
Rated 11 Sep 2017
blakeengelBlakeEngel
Rated 12 Mar 2017
5
5th
There's a vaguely interesting premise in here - Vietnam-era soldiers sent to the infamous Skull Island. The image is inherently fascinating, so much so that every poster is a rip off of Apocalypse Now. Beyond that single thought, everything else here is derivative, boring and chock full of endless exposition. It gets a few points for an OK iteration of Kong and for Sam Jackson, but the director makes SLJ do his usual SLJ trope, which is a waste of a fine actor.
Rated 12 Mar 2017
deaddillydeaddilly
Rated 13 Mar 2017
45
10th
Its a shame this movie looks so great visually as its potential is wasted on a cast of completely purposeless characters. You get the sense Vogt-Roberts wanted to revert back to simpler times with this monster movie, but the whole thing just feels repetitive and empty without anyone to root for. Peter Jackson's version is far, far superior.
Rated 13 Mar 2017
rossRoss
Rated 03 Mar 2022
65
64th
I typically don’t like monster movies, but there is something about the Kong films which I thoroughly enjoy – and I am not even that hairy…
Rated 03 Mar 2022
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 10 Apr 2017
77
63rd
This is a well made film. The ensemble cast are all good here. The special effects are well done, the Kong creature looks fantastic. The script is not groundbreaking but it is effective. Overall I would recommend this film.
Rated 10 Apr 2017
luordluord
Rated 06 Aug 2017
66
59th
Silly and over-the-top, it's the rare B-movie that works thanks to assured direction and able cast.
Rated 06 Aug 2017
dyannethorneDyanneThorne
Rated 22 Oct 2017
70
63rd
Let's be real, this is a B-movie that somehow got itself an A-movie budget. But it has neat visuals, great actors and is so good at building up its characters and their motivations, that you almost regret that they're only there to get killed by monsters in spectacular ways. Almost.
Rated 22 Oct 2017
talvitieTalvitie
Rated 08 Jan 2018
90
91st
I felt like watching a good action movie from 90's or 80's again :)
Rated 08 Jan 2018
chrispalmChrisPalm
Rated 19 Mar 2017
77
62nd
The best : perfectly animated. The rest is average
Rated 19 Mar 2017
ernestinaErnestina
Rated 07 Jul 2017
62
65th
I kept waiting for Loki to be actually useful, but he never quite got there... He was just there, being Tom Hiddleston in a tight shirt. Overall an enjoyable movie for the genre.
Rated 07 Jul 2017
montycircusMontyCircus
Rated 10 Mar 2017
40
38th
Relentless action. It seemed to be tripping over itself in every scene to get to the next one as quickly as possible. I half expected after it ended for the ushers to hurry us out of the theatre and exit through the gift shop. Needed to slow down, breathe, do some characterization from time to time. Pales in comparison to Jackson's 2005 version. Still, as a big Kong fan, I did have fun from time to time and look forward to the future films.
Rated 10 Mar 2017
tvfilm_hubTV+Film-Hub
Rated 01 Apr 2017
27
90th
A Fresh New Take on the World of King Kong! I really loved it!
Rated 01 Apr 2017
punqPUNQ
Rated 27 Jun 2017
50
77th
The animation of the monsters were excellent. Beyond excellent, in fact! But the humans were poorly done. Worst case of anything Vietnam war oriented ever! Shows how far removed todays film makers are of such tragic events.
Rated 27 Jun 2017
bofbof
Rated 12 Mar 2017
60
39th
"Kong" is a giant magpie, stealing shiny bits of character, action, plot and iffy exoticism from dozens of movies you've already seen and plastering (admittedly impressive) CGI all over it to distract us. Even more impressively, it kinda works. It never overexerts itself, remaining as head-bangingly simple as any movie with The Stooges on the soundtrack should.
Rated 12 Mar 2017
bentienbentien
Rated 17 Mar 2017
64
58th
A pleasant - and entertaining - surprise.
Rated 17 Mar 2017
difontaineDifontaine
Rated 08 May 2017
65
40th
Tosh, but I enjoyed it. Will probably annoy a lot of people, but the silliness carried me through.
Rated 08 May 2017
ofterdingenOfterdingen
Rated 16 Mar 2017
72
80th
Apocalypse Now meets Predator in a proud B movie with the best aesthetics since Mad Max: Fury Road. Great fun.
Rated 16 Mar 2017
thedailynathanTheDailyNathan
Rated 06 Apr 2018
70
30th
Nothing spectacular, your typical jungle action monster romp.
Rated 06 Apr 2018
jthuskyjthusky
Rated 15 Mar 2017
74
63rd
Weak script, but fantastic action and decent acting. Leagues ahead of Zilla '14, though it might just be because you actually see more than two minutes of action in this one
Rated 15 Mar 2017
dsonlaDSonla
Rated 19 Oct 2023
64
25th
Enjoyed it more than I thought I would.
Rated 19 Oct 2023
corbadCorbad
Rated 28 Feb 2019
60
32nd
Landing somewhere between blockbuster and B-movie, this film fails to entirely achieve the thrills of either category. There is effort made in the visuals, but it only occasionally pays off, and there are glimpses of tried-and-true slasher tropes, but there isn't the commitment necessary to make them all that fun. So it's nothing more than decent, but also nothing worse than below-average.
Rated 28 Feb 2019
badfurdayBadFurDay
Rated 16 Dec 2023
6
60th
Solid for a monster movie, which are usually quite terrible. More style than substance but you expect that going into a movie called Kong: Skull Island. Didn't feel boring or bland throughout the runtime, it was alright, one nitpick is that tiny post-ending sequence didn't feel very necessary.
Rated 16 Dec 2023
actionbergActionberg
Rated 24 Dec 2017
60
28th
Winning by laps in the Cliché Olympics. Creature effects are good.
Rated 24 Dec 2017
ippeiIppei
Rated 18 Apr 2017
60
32nd
It's decent and there's a lot to like about this film but it just won't blow you away. You get to see a lot of Kong, the performances and actors involved are great, and the plot also has an interesting twist, with it being set in the 1970s. I think the ultimate problem is that because it's not the first incarnation of Kong, it's a little confusing as to where this stands exactly and feels a lot like a "set-up" film. Should be seen on the big screen though...if you like monster films.
Rated 18 Apr 2017
anahitaAnahita
Rated 30 Apr 2019
10
22nd
the film isn't good at all .i gave 10 only for amazing special effects.
Rated 30 Apr 2019
waltermittyWalterMitty
Rated 05 Jul 2021
70
23rd
I kinda liked the cinematography and colors, acting was cool too but. BUT. I see 4 writers here. Not one: four. The script remains putrid even if 8 hand have contributed to the final result. I'm shocked. More than a few times i've been thrown out of the atmosphere by a nonsense humor out of place as hell
Rated 05 Jul 2021
sopachuco13sopachuco13
Rated 16 Apr 2021
80
62nd
I enjoyed much of Kong: Skull Island. The acting was top notch. Most of the parts acted seriously so it was refreshing when Reilly came into the picture because he provided some much needed levity. There were also times when his character was sympathetic and sweet so, in that sense, the movie was really nice. Hiddleston was a blank slate and I really didn't get anything from his character. He was my least favorite part of the movie. I liked the new twist on Kong in this movie.
Rated 16 Apr 2021
cowfrappecowfrappe
Rated 09 Feb 2018
62
36th
Lazily written with great effects.
Rated 09 Feb 2018
enigmazweb24enigmazweb24
Rated 12 Apr 2024
90
42nd
Kickass action and a star-studded cast help this film shine in a big way. The characterization of Kong as well as the writing of many of the human characters also help it stand out. Borrows a bit from the early MCU formula on how to make a modern action flick out of existing and beloved IP, but not offensively so.
Rated 12 Apr 2024
videoetronVideoetron
Rated 20 Sep 2020
64
62nd
I knew it was going to be brainless, but it was weaker than I expected. Even if they avoided a classic chapter of the King Kong story, developed some characters, and made up new monsters, it didn't actually bring anything that special over all. People who wants to see monsters will see monsters I guess
Rated 20 Sep 2020
capodelnullacapodelnulla
Rated 02 Jul 2017
40
12th
görsel olarak çizgi roman estetiğini ne kadar etkileyici biçimde yakalıyorsa, anlatı olarak da o derece çöküşte. başlarken eğlenceli zaman vaadediyor, sonra karakterlerin keşifle başlayan şaşkınlığına izleyiciyi de eşlik ettiriyor jenerik aksiyon sahneleriyle ve büyük bütçeli bir b-film nasıl yapılır sorusuna cevap verirken karakterlerinin film boyu boş boş dolaşışı gibi ilgi çekmeyen bir örnek sunuyor. tonal kayışlar the kings of summer'da işliyordu...
Rated 02 Jul 2017

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