I wanted to like this. I really did. I love all the actors. I love the Kong story. I love CGI and motion capture animals. This had all the elements that should have made for an incredibly entertaining film. But I was bored throughout.

If I had to see Samuel's face any more, I'd punch my TV screen. I love this guy but this movie was just so awful. Why do actors agree to something BEFORE seeing a script? If anyone had read an actual script I doubt this would have seen the light of day. Please, please don't waste your money or your time, anywhere.

The first Kong movie I've seen. Honestly I think this was a great tribute to the monster movie genre. Everything was done well and it looked nice. I still don't remember any of the characters names, and that's my biggest gripe, but to be expected in a kaiju type film. The fighting was cool, and ultimately I liked it better than the 2014 Godzilla remake. Also Jordan is a fantastic director.

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.