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“Kong: Skull Island” got the approval of movie critics because of its engaging storyline, creatures enhanced by super computer-generated imaging and convincing performances from the cast and King Kong. Set in the 1970s, the movie follows a group of soldiers and scientists who found a giant ape on a newly discovered island in South Pacific.
Potential for Sequels
The Hollywood Reporter’s Todd McCarthy describes the movie as “leagues better” than the three-hour “bloated” version of Kong by Peter Jackson in 2005. He belies “Kong: Skull Island” would have good box-office results and potentials for sequels. McCarthy adds that the post-end credits suggest Warner Bros. seems to have some famous opponents lined up, likely beginning with Rodan, Gold Coast Bulletin reported.
Deadline Hollywood credits the movie for taking the story right back to its roots and leaving it there. Director Jordan Vogt-Roberts’ version of the King Kong legend reminds viewers of the kind of Jules Verne adventures loved by audiences such as “Journey to the Center of the Earth” or “Mysterious Island.”
In the movie, Skull Island is inhabited by Kong and two-legged lizards that look like monsters, a giant squid, pterodactyls and a buffalo type of creature. Besides those creatures, the island is also known for planes and ships that went missing, according to the character portrayed by John Goodman.
SFX Are Real Stars of Movie
While the group traverses the island, they find a man, Hank Marlowe (John Reilly), World War II crash survivor who lives peacefully with the creatures and natives. For the entertainment website, the real stars of the movie are the special effects experts who provided “a fun, no-holds-barred, old-fashioned monster movie with CGI work that truly is state of the art.”
On Sunday night, Village Roadshow Studios hosted a preview screening for the local cast and crew of “Kong: Skull Island” at the Roxy Theatre at Movie World. The film opens on Thursday in the U.S. and UK. In China, the movie premieres on March 24.
