A group of soldiers accompany a pair of scientists, and a camera woman to chart an unknown island. Little did they know about the monsters that await them.

Rating: 9/10 (9 March 2017)

Kong Skull Island is a brilliant monster movie featuring fantastic monster fights, and cool monsters. Being a monster movie one would expect to see lots of monsters and tonnes of mayhem. To my surprise, this movie not only lived up to my expectations, but actually exceeded it. The highlight is the monsters, and Kong, the titular monster dominates the screen literally and figuratively. The cinematography was excellent and fully captured the beauty and majesty of the island. The monster shots were perfect, it created the sense of awe and dread of seeing such gigantic beasts roaming around. The monster fights were also fresh, and not just two beasts hugging and roaring. Finally, we get to see Kong as never before, fearsome, majestic, and kind with being too dramatic. The used of 3D was well thought since it transports us to a were where giant creatures could really exist. On the other hand, the human story plays a minor role but serves to move the plot forward; since it is the humans who helped unleash the fury of Kong, and other monsters. However, we cannot deny the brilliant performances of great talents like Samuel L. Jackson who manages to make a generic character feel relatable. John C. Reilly and John Goodman, who are side characters manage to steal the scene from leads Tom Hiddleston and Brie Larson. Not to say Tom Hiddleston is not talented, but he is not given much to do as a leading man. Despite the flaws, this movie is a brilliant example of how monster movies should be made, and I can't wait for the follow up as hinted in the post-credit scene. P.s I recommend you not miss the post credit scene.