Kong Skull Island is a monster of a movie. King Kong needs no introduction, but Skull Island adds a few good changes. For one the giant ape is about ten times as large as its 1933/76/05 versions and the movie makes sure we routinely get to observe him in all its glory. Special effects are dazzling- the scene where the mercenaries first encounter King Kong is mesmerizing, and the actors know what to expect from a film like this and go along, especially John Goodman. This is a brand-new reimagining of a story that everyone knows and yet Kong: Skull Island will leave you pleasantly surprised. All credit to the director Jordan Vogt- Roberts.

Don't get me wrong, I liked the story and I liked the actors and I liked the island, however the biggest problem with this version of King Kong is the monkey himself. The CGI gorilla didn't act, or walk or eat like a real gorilla. Gorilla's walk on all-fours, and they are vegetarians. The gorilla in this movie walked up-right the entire movie, he basically walked like a man! Also, in one scene the Gorilla kills and eats a giant octopus? What! Gorilla's are vegetarians. Had they used the same "gorilla" from the 2005 version, it would have made a better movie, more realistic, not that giant gorilla's are realistic, but I was thoroughly disappointed by the gorilla who walked like a man and ate sea-food!

This is one of my favorite Monster movies, This was a true and proper good Monster movie. no more no less. A lot of the complaints for this movie of other people were of the story or the weak characters, but I dont think some people understood what this movie was trying to do, This movie felt like the old black and white Monster movies that used to be made. For me the point of the movie was the monsters and the monster action. The designs of the creatures was pretty incredible, all the creatures in this movie were very very cool to see, their size and the detail made on them was really nice to see. the Island felt like a great place, felt scary but beautiful. And Kong was just amazing to see, This kong was a lot cooler than the Kong from Jackson's movie. and this movie was a lot more entertaining and engaging. I Did like the human characters a lot as well. John C Reily was the greatest thing about the movie, the funniest and most interesting character. He was my favorite character. I really loved Brie Larson and I really liked Tom as well. I really liked their relationship and their connection to kong. This is one of my favorite movies

It's a big dumb action movie that knows what it is and sticks to it. It noticed that the 2003 King Kong was too slow so it doesn't stop for a second. With great special effects and a good sense of humour, it works. Even though the characters are a bit shallow and are just there to become bodies Samuel l Jackson still gives it his all and John c. Reilly is actually quite funny. 7/10