Good visuals lack of story

Rating: 5/10 (21 July 2019)

As with the most of these monster King Kong or Godzilla films, the main interest is in regards to the special effects, and visuals and the story or its characters are the least concern. Although this movie has great visuals, well scenery and Kong looks visually stunning, it's story or most of its main characters just aren't interesting enough.
Tom Hiddleston is a solid actor but he's dull as a leading action hero. Samuel L. Jackson plays his typical angry character and Brie Larson is okay. Though it's John C. Riley's character who steals the scenes abs comes out most memorable.
Some decent action scenes and some nice looking kills from the monsters but not enough excitement or joy. We didn't care much for the lesser characters when they died. With a predictable outcome and a plot that doesn't quite reach its full potential, this movie isn't that great as it could have been. Perhaps it was too watered down and family friendly.