Kong: Skull Island

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Kong: Skull Island

PG-13

2017

1h 58m

Adventure

Action

Sci-Fi

Fantasy

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Scientists, soldiers and adventurers unite to explore a mythical, uncharted island in the Pacific Ocean. Cut off from everything they know, they venture into the domain of the mighty Kong, igniting the ultimate battle between man and nature. As their mission of discovery soon becomes one of survival, they must fight to escape from a primal world where humanity does not belong.

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Critics Consensus

Offering exhilarating eye candy, solid acting, and a fast-paced story, Kong: Skull Island earns its spot in the movie monster's mythos without ever matching up to the classic original.

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Kristen Lopez

Culturess

11/20/2017

There's life in the old ape yet, but he sinks like the Titanic.

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K. Austin Collins

The Ringer

08/10/2017

Kong: Skull Island isn't a B-movie - but with its intentionally bad writing and jarring lack of cohesion, it lamely pretends to be one.

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Angie Han

Mashable

06/05/2017

The humans, meanwhile, are largely left to stare in awe.

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Josh Larsen

LarsenOnFilm

03/15/2024

2.5/4

...gives good Kong.

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Manuel São Bento

MSB Reviews

07/24/2023

C+

More action sequences (visible and in daylight), more monsters, and a visually stunning Kong. However, most of the runtime stills belong to the humans who, unfortunately, are nowhere near to being as compelling as in the previous film.

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

08/22/2022

4.5/5

It’s a well made, fast-paced monster movie with far more craft behind its presentation and storytelling than you would expect.

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Ryan

@RyRy28 Feb 4

garbage way too cheesy

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Stephan G

@stgoldmann Feb 3

Fuuuh. What a wasted potential. I mean: It is not THAT bad, but with all those great actors, it could have done more. Instead we have a very simple writing and veeeery simple dialogue covered with good settings and graphics. Still, there is so much, I was angry about. Like Vietnam Fighters acting plain stupid. I guess, just watch and forget. It's ok.

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James P

@Mavsog1995 Jan 31

So as far as modern vietnam era movies, this one is the best! All the vietnam war gear, machinery, and attitude, this movie pretty much nailed it. The plot and personally I consider this one of the best Kong movies! The one before was good too! But this movie also has John Goodman, fuckin legend! One action packed scene after the other and the resilience of the characters really makes this movie worth watching. You won't regret it!

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Leaburn O

Jan 15

As far as monster films go, this one is exciting throughout and has a reasonable enough plot. Enjoyed it and feel this is quite underrated. Watched on DVD.

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Andrew B

@ABdestroyer233 Dec 21

Some great action and a good way to start the monster verse.

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Logan G.

@SequelsArentAlwaysBad12 Dec 7

Kong: Skull Island has some good action, and actors, but barely any character development for the human characters make this a decent, but not great movie.

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Synopsis

Scientists, soldiers and adventurers unite to explore a mythical, uncharted island in the Pacific Ocean. Cut off from everything they know, they venture into the domain of the mighty Kong, igniting the ultimate battle between man and nature. As their mission of discovery soon becomes one of survival, they must fight to escape from a primal world where humanity does not belong.

Director: Jordan Vogt-Roberts
Producer: Jon Jashni, Alex Garcia, Thomas Tull, Mary Parent
Screenwriter: Dan Gilroy, Max Borenstein, Derek Connolly
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Legendary Pictures, Tencent Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Intense Sci-Fi Violence/Action|Brief Strong Language)
Genre: Adventure, Action, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 10, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 5, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $168.0M
Runtime: 1h 58m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, SDDS, Datasat
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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