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Kong: Skull Island

  • 20172017
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 58m
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Kong: Skull Island (2017)
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After the Vietnam war, a team of scientists explores an uncharted island in the Pacific, venturing into the domain of the mighty Kong, and must fight to escape a primal Eden.After the Vietnam war, a team of scientists explores an uncharted island in the Pacific, venturing into the domain of the mighty Kong, and must fight to escape a primal Eden.After the Vietnam war, a team of scientists explores an uncharted island in the Pacific, venturing into the domain of the mighty Kong, and must fight to escape a primal Eden.

IMDb RATING
6.6/10
311K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
704
285
  • Director
    • Jordan Vogt-Roberts
  • Writers
    • Dan Gilroy(screenplay by)
    • Max Borenstein(screenplay by)
    • Derek Connolly(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Tom Hiddleston
    • Samuel L. Jackson
    • Brie Larson
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  • Director
    • Jordan Vogt-Roberts
  • Writers
    • Dan Gilroy(screenplay by)
    • Max Borenstein(screenplay by)
    • Derek Connolly(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Tom Hiddleston
    • Samuel L. Jackson
    • Brie Larson
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    • 1KUser reviews
    • 611Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 win & 20 nominations total

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    Comic-Con Trailer
    Trailer 2:24
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    How the 'Godzilla vs. Kong' Cast & Director Made Epic Battles Feel Real
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    How the 'Godzilla vs. Kong' Cast & Director Made Epic Battles Feel Real
    Team Godzilla or Team Kong? The Cast Chooses a Top Titan
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    Team Godzilla or Team Kong? The Cast Chooses a Top Titan
    Monster Battle
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    Samuel L. Jackson in Kong: Skull Island (2017)
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    Corey Hawkins in Kong: Skull Island (2017)
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    Brie Larson, John Ortiz, Tom Hiddleston, Tian Jing, Thomas Mann, and Corey Hawkins in Kong: Skull Island (2017)
    John Goodman and Corey Hawkins in Kong: Skull Island (2017)
    John Goodman in Kong: Skull Island (2017)

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    Tom Hiddleston
    Tom Hiddleston
    • James Conradas James Conrad
    Samuel L. Jackson
    Samuel L. Jackson
    • Preston Packardas Preston Packard
    Brie Larson
    Brie Larson
    • Mason Weaveras Mason Weaver
    John C. Reilly
    John C. Reilly
    • Hank Marlowas Hank Marlow
    John Goodman
    John Goodman
    • Bill Randaas Bill Randa
    Corey Hawkins
    Corey Hawkins
    • Houston Brooksas Houston Brooks
    John Ortiz
    John Ortiz
    • Victor Nievesas Victor Nieves
    Tian Jing
    Tian Jing
    • Sanas San
    Toby Kebbell
    Toby Kebbell
    • Jack Chapmanas Jack Chapman…
    Jason Mitchell
    Jason Mitchell
    • Millsas Mills
    Shea Whigham
    Shea Whigham
    • Coleas Cole
    Thomas Mann
    Thomas Mann
    • Slivkoas Slivko
    Eugene Cordero
    Eugene Cordero
    • Relesas Reles
    Marc Evan Jackson
    Marc Evan Jackson
    • Landsat Steveas Landsat Steve
    Will Brittain
    Will Brittain
    • Young Marlowas Young Marlow…
    Miyavi
    Miyavi
    • Gunpei Ikarias Gunpei Ikari
    Richard Jenkins
    Richard Jenkins
    • Sen. Willisas Sen. Willis
    Allyn Rachel
    Allyn Rachel
    • Secretary O'Brienas Secretary O'Brien
    • Director
      • Jordan Vogt-Roberts
    • Writers
      • Dan Gilroy(screenplay by)
      • Max Borenstein(screenplay by)
      • Derek Connolly(screenplay by)
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    Storyline

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    A washed up monster chaser convinces the U.S. Government to fund a trip to an unexplored island in the South Pacific. Under the guise of geological research, the team travels to "Skull Island". Upon arrival, the group discover that their mission may be complicated by the wildlife which inhabits the island. The beautiful vistas and deadly creatures create a visually stunning experience that is sure to keep your attention. —Jason Burns
    • giant monster
    • giant spider
    • monster movie
    • monster versus monster
    • pointless self sacrifice
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Awaken the King
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Fantasy
      • Sci-Fi
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and for brief strong language.
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Samuel L. Jackson said on a talk show that throughout filming, he and his co-stars didn't know just how big Kong was supposed to be. Whenever they asked, they got conflicting answers.
    • Goofs
      The establishing shot of the Athena shows a CH-47 Chinook helicopter on the bow, four UH-1 Hueys amidships, and one CH-53 Sea Stallion on the stern. In the helicopter battle with Kong later, at least 10 Hueys are shown.
    • Quotes

      Hank Marlow: Hey, what happened with the war? Did we win?

      James Conrad: Which one?

      Hank Marlow: Uh-huh. That makes sense.

    • Crazy credits
      SPOILER: There is a scene after the closing credits: Brooks and Lin meet Conrad and Weaver and show them records that indicate other monsters existing on Earth; the monsters seen are Rodan, Mothra, King Ghidorah and Godzilla. The scene ends with Godzilla's roar. This leads into Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019).
    • Connections
      Featured in Film '72: Episode #46.1 (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Time Has Come Today
      Written by Joseph Chambers and Willie Chambers

      Performed by The Chambers Brothers

      Courtesy of Columbia Records

      By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

    User reviews1K

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    A stylized version of Kong that you may or may not have wanted
    Some people go to the movies to be wowed by the superb acting, heart wrenching and well written story, and overall solid production... THIS has good effects? The acting in this film isn't bad, but it definitely won't win any awards for it.

    The story has characters Bill Randa (John Goodman) and Houston Brooks (Corey Hawkins) piggybacking on an expedition to an uncharted island to test their "hollow earth" theory. Tom Hiddleston plays a tracker, Brie Larson plays a photographer, and John C. Reilly plays a surprisingly funny WW2 vet marooned on Skull Island.

    The film takes place in 1973 and loves to remind you with CCR and old technology as if it was a hundred years ago. Kong: Skull Island pays homage to Apocalypse Now quite frequently even though it seems a bit excessive at times.

    Kong looked good, almost all the creatures looked cool and all the fights between them looked really good, especially in IMAX 3D. Some of the green screen effects, like backgrounds behind characters, were distractingly bad. Ultimately, you get some great stuff out of all the effects if you're not looking too closely.

    The characters are more hollow than the earth (according to the film's characters themselves), the story is mediocre, but the effects reign king in this film adaptation.

    My suggestion: See it! it's a blockbuster meant to fill seats, not win awards. Take it for what it is.

    Seen at an advanced IMAX 3D screening in Minneapolis.
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    FAQ4

    • Is this a sequel to Peter Jackson's "King Kong"?
    • Is Kong as big as Godzilla?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 10, 2017 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • China
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Vietnamese
    • Also known as
      • Skull Island
    • Filming locations
      • Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh, Vietnam
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Legendary Entertainment
      • Tencent Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $185,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $168,052,812
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $61,025,472
      • Mar 12, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $566,652,812
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • IMAX 6-Track
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Auro 11.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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