Apeocalypse Wow!

Rating: 8/10 (9 March 2017)

First off, I'm a total Kong fanatic, have been ever since I can remember, so needless to say, I was beyond excited when it was announced they were bringing the big guy back for a new generation! But as time passed, and with each new trailer they rolled out, I became more and more apprehensive. I was worried they were going to butcher the mythos into some third-rate Marvel wannabe or something. Thankfully, I was wrong; Kong: Skull Island is a great time at the movies!
It's kind of what I remember blockbusters were, when I was a kid. Adventure, fantasy, monsters, without trying to be overly pretentious... and lots and lots of popcorn- munching action. Man, this movie has a lot of it, so buckle up! If you were disappointed with the lack of monster-stomping madness in 2014's Godzilla, Kong: Skull Island has you covered.
The characters, the dialogue, etc. it's all (mostly) good, and the movie didn't let me down on that front, as I'd feared. But let's not kid ourselves, this is a monster movie, and that means it really all hinges on one thing...
I'm pleased to say that this is probably my favourite iteration of Kong since the 1933 original. As you probably know, he's an absolute behemoth. Way bigger than we've known him in the past. But, thankfully, Kong is far and away the most well developed character. He's a protector, a peaceseeker, and the keeper of balance in Skull Island's chaotic ecosystem. But when forced to protect his island, he's absolutely brutal. He's a total barroom brawler. We've never seen a Kong like this before, and I loved every second of it! I'll tell you, Godzilla definitely has his work cut out for him in 2020!
So, go see Kong: Skull Island, order a jumbo popcorn, don't overthink it, just get lost in the world and you'll have a hell of a time!