The visuals of Kong and the 70s rock music used in so many scenes is the reason to see this in the theater. Very fun movie with great graphics. My screen savers and backgrounds will all change as soon as I get a digital version of this movie.
*** KONG: SKULL ISLAND ***
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Agreed...the overhead views of the ship clearly showed four Hueys and a Chinook. Then, in flight, we've got at least eight Hueys, the Chinook, and a Sea Stallion! I kept looking for more ships to have handled those extra helos!G Martin 87 said:
Fun movie, and I love how it sets up future battles. I just about jumped out of my seat when Ghidorah's silhouette was shown. Just imagine what a proper Ghidorah will look like with today's special effects! However, the number of helicopters involved was one of the worst, most ridiculous examples of bad continuity I've ever seen. Where was that freighter carrying all those extra helicopters? Groan.
But I did appreciate that they were all using M16A2's and SLJ had an M14 (and Shea Whigham's AK47)...someone was paying attention.
VERY good movie, and.I was really skeptical based on the trailers. The way they portrayed Reilly's character in the trailer almost made me skip the movie. Very glad I didn't. I enjoyed it more than Logan.
But yeah the # of helicopters was pretty hilarious in terms of continuity
But yeah the # of helicopters was pretty hilarious in terms of continuity
This movie was Sharknado bad. So many laugh out loud moments (and not in a good way) from the 4 helicopters on the ship to a dozen in the air like Russian nesting dolls, or the skull with the dog tags (so Sharknado), or the guy getting quartered by the "birds".
I enjoyed it but only because it was so laughably bad and over the top ridiculous that it was entertaining.
I enjoyed it but only because it was so laughably bad and over the top ridiculous that it was entertaining.
Even my wife spotted the continuity issue with the helos and she normally doesn't pay attention to those kind of details.
We were both entertained. Not one I will be watching over and over but good for another viewing or two when it hits cable/satellite.
We were both entertained. Not one I will be watching over and over but good for another viewing or two when it hits cable/satellite.
You sound like a fun guy.....Hogties said:
This movie was Sharknado bad. So many laugh out loud moments (and not in a good way) from the 4 helicopters on the ship to a dozen in the air like Russian nesting dolls, or the skull with the dog tags (so Sharknado), or the guy getting quartered by the "birds".
I enjoyed it but only because it was so laughably bad and over the top ridiculous that it was entertaining.
My 9 year old really wants to see it, how is the language and violence??
rosshoss00 said:
My 9 year old really wants to see it, how is the language and violence??
Language is rough with one f bomb. More bloody, I'd say, than Jurrasic World, but the type of violence is the same.
I definitely think they might have over done it with the 70's music. Started to feel like a jukebox musical at one point.
I went to see a movie about a giant ape, and hoped it would be "ok". This was a great giant ape movie, just really entertaining and fun. Big ape, fire, monsters, and explosions everything you could hope for in a "monster" movie.
Took my 9 year old to see it. I was concerned during some of the more violent parts, but a glance over at him assured me that he was loving it. There is a good amount of violence and language in it, but the movie is so fun I think that will all be glossed over by the action on the screen.rosshoss00 said:
My 9 year old really wants to see it, how is the language and violence??
And he knows all about the "one f-bomb per PG-13 movie" thing, so when it was uttered he leaned over and said "That's it, right? They can't say it again?"
Ok I appreciate it. He has seen most of these movies, just didn't want it too bad.
They did an amazing job with Kong's fur.
That movie was massively entertaining... they learned their lesson from Godzilla... it's a monster movie. Don't. Be. Boring.
And SLJ had one of his all time swear deliveries...
And SLJ had one of his all time swear deliveries...
Ok so the stinger:
So we had Godzilla obviously. Mothra. And the three headed guy is Ghidra right? Did I miss anyone?
And now that SLJ is dead who's gonna unite the monsters so they can defeat Thanos?
So we had Godzilla obviously. Mothra. And the three headed guy is Ghidra right? Did I miss anyone?
And now that SLJ is dead who's gonna unite the monsters so they can defeat Thanos?
Sex Panther said:
Ok so the stinger:
So we had Godzilla obviously. Mothra. And the three headed guy is Ghidra right? Did I miss anyone?
And now that SLJ is dead who's gonna unite the monsters so they can defeat Thanos? .. edit You missed Rodan.. which makes sense since Mothra, Godzilla and Rodan teamed up to beat King Ghidra(sp?) in the first monster team up back in the 50s
BTW, I really appreciated SLJ's line: Hold on to your butts
My theory...Godzilla 2 will feature the big man versus Rodan. Then, Godzilla vs. King Kong will be like Batman v Superman in that they face off at first, but then King Ghidorah shows up and Godzilla and Kong realize their moms have the same name, so they team up to fight the bigger threat.
Ghidorah has always seemed to be Godzilla's biggest foe, so it would make sense to make him bigger...a world threat that takes both of them to take down. That's just my thought.
Okay, so now I know you can't have any colons in your text or else the spoiler tags don't work.
Ghidorah has always seemed to be Godzilla's biggest foe, so it would make sense to make him bigger...a world threat that takes both of them to take down. That's just my thought.
Okay, so now I know you can't have any colons in your text or else the spoiler tags don't work.
Fun movie! My kids(17, 13, 12) and I really enjoyed it! We all laughed about the helos as well.
Kong is set in 1973. Godzilla is set in 2014.
How are they going to reconcile the universes, especially with regards to the ages of Tom Hiddleston and Brie Larson?
How are they going to reconcile the universes, especially with regards to the ages of Tom Hiddleston and Brie Larson?
Bobcat06 said:
Kong is set in 1973. Godzilla is set in 2014.
How are they going to reconcile the universes, especially with regards to the ages of Tom Hiddleston and Brie Larson?
We won't see Tom or Brie again. Kong will be in the modern day, even bigger than he was. I imagine the team up will involve a big bad emerging from the vents on Skull Island and Godzilla is drawn to it to restore the balance. Kong fights him as an intruder at first, then when the big bad arrives they team up.
Went to see it last night.
Lots of monsters: check.
Lots of explosions: check.
SLJ Jurassic Park reference: check.
It was a lot of fun, I unfortunately didn't know there was an end credits sequence so hopefully that'll be posted soon. Overall it was a fun kinda mindless blockbuster monster flick with no shortage of monsters, which is exactly what I expected.
Lots of monsters: check.
Lots of explosions: check.
SLJ Jurassic Park reference: check.
It was a lot of fun, I unfortunately didn't know there was an end credits sequence so hopefully that'll be posted soon. Overall it was a fun kinda mindless blockbuster monster flick with no shortage of monsters, which is exactly what I expected.
It was a pretty good movie. Better than I thought it would be. Was humorous in some parts. Very entertaining.
I recommend it.
I recommend it.
Just got home from this.
Really liked it. Managed to take what made jurassic world and godzilla good and combine it into one movie.
Really liked it. Managed to take what made jurassic world and godzilla good and combine it into one movie.
AliasMan02 said:
BTW, I really appreciated SLJ's line: Hold on to your butts
I was way too excited when he dropped this - didn't expect it and started looking around to see if anyone else caught it.
Also great: ***** please
Did anyone else notice how quick their clothes dried. Didn't bother me like the decloaking choppers but just a kind of huh moment.
Other than that very enjoyable movie and surprisingly great characters and ensemble. What great visuals too. So many epic shots.
Other than that very enjoyable movie and surprisingly great characters and ensemble. What great visuals too. So many epic shots.
/turns gun nerd onpilgrim82 said:Agreed...the overhead views of the ship clearly showed four Hueys and a Chinook. Then, in flight, we've got at least eight Hueys, the Chinook, and a Sea Stallion! I kept looking for more ships to have handled those extra helos!G Martin 87 said:
Fun movie, and I love how it sets up future battles. I just about jumped out of my seat when Ghidorah's silhouette was shown. Just imagine what a proper Ghidorah will look like with today's special effects! However, the number of helicopters involved was one of the worst, most ridiculous examples of bad continuity I've ever seen. Where was that freighter carrying all those extra helicopters? Groan.
But I did appreciate that they were all using M16A2's and SLJ had an M14 (and Shea Whigham's AK47)...someone was paying attention.
Haven't seen it yet but from the trailers they are carrying M16A1's, which is correct for the era. the A2 was not adopted until the mid 80's.
/turns off gun nerd
Just took my 11 year old son with 2 of his friends....we all loved it!
I looked specifically to count how many choppers were shown since there has been so much *****ing. In the very first shot of the ship, there are 5 or 6 hueys and 2 large choppers on the deck. In the last scene, there are two choppers stowed under the deck.
I looked specifically to count how many choppers were shown since there has been so much *****ing. In the very first shot of the ship, there are 5 or 6 hueys and 2 large choppers on the deck. In the last scene, there are two choppers stowed under the deck.
Enjoyed it. And SLJ dropped an awesome Jurassic Park line like mentioned above.
Also - I watched the end credits... We saw John C Reilly reuniting with his family and eating a hot dog watching the cubs, did we leave too early?
Also - I watched the end credits... We saw John C Reilly reuniting with his family and eating a hot dog watching the cubs, did we leave too early?
Yes. There was an additional post credit scene that previews the existing monster universe and the monsters we will likely be seeing in future movies.
Thought it was laughably bad. Felt exactly like a Zach Snyder film. That scene where Tom Hiddleston's character uses the samurai sword? lol palm to forehead.
M.C. Swag said:
Thought it was laughably bad. Felt exactly like a Zach Snyder film. That scene where Tom Hiddleston's character uses the samurai sword? lol palm to forehead.
That scene was pretty cringe worthy and I'm guessing it was one of those 3D showcase scenes (which I can't stand). I didn't see it in 3D so I'm not sure but it was pretty laughable.
However the rest of the movie was pretty damn fun, so it obviously was not like a Zack Snyder movie.
I saw it yesterday and enjoyed it. More than the Godzilla installment. My two biggest takeaways: Brie Larson is hot and JCR stole the show.
I think if you're looking for things to complain about, you'll find no shortage of them. I'd hope you're instead looking for an enjoyable movie, because you'll find that as well.
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