This is a complete revision of the King Kong tale. A group of scientists (and their military escorts) goes on an expedition to a mysterious island, where they discover quite a few large, dangerous creatures. It’s less about a raging monster and more about an action-packed adventure. The creatures create a formidable presence and the encounters are full of creative ways to kill. Toss in John C. Reilly for some sweet humor, stunning locations and beautiful cinematography. Combine them with assured filmmaking from 2nd time director Jordan Vogt-Roberts (“The Kings of Summer”) and the result is pure popcorn fun! NOTE: Stay thru the credits for a promising preview.
(4.5 / 5)