Very good escapist movie

Rating: 8/10 (12 July 2019)

When watching this kind of popcorn flick, there's an unsaid rule: don't use your brain too much. It's somewhat true for this, cause there are plenty of potholes. But it more than makes up for them with the spectacle, and more importantly, the heart. It's a pretty sweet movie at it's core, and the cast does well to convey that. Sam Jackson's character does so e pretty stupid things for plot's sake, but it can be ignored. And of course the vfx team has knocked it outta the park. Not just Kong, but the other creatures and their fights are masterfully done, and they could have had more of a thrilling impact with a better soundtrack. But overall the movie more than does it's job and provides a beautiful, adventurous ride into the world of Kong with charismatic leads.