There are many characters that have shaped pop culture but few are as big as King Kong. Since 1933 the Eighth Wonder of the World has helped to define the world of cinema in many ways; whether it be his various appearances or just the inspiration that he has had on filmmakers and movies. It has been many years since audiences have seen this colossal ape, but now this icon has made his return to silver screen in
Kong:Skull Island. Directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts, Kong: Skull Island not only revitalizes the tale of King Kong but it also places the ape in the Monsterverse: a cinematic universe that homes other giant monsters including a certain lizard The concepts behind this monster movie certainly has potential to bring something new to the franchise, but is Kong:Skull Island a new start for the icon or will it be ambition that kills the beast?
The movie takes place in the 70's as William Randa (John Goodman) seeks to explore an uncharted area called Skull Island. To pull off this expedition Randa forms a team which consist of Colonel Preston Packard (Samuel L. Jackson) as well as his men, tracker James Conrad (Tom Hiddleston) and photojournalist Mason Weaver (Brie Larson). Together the group make their way to Skull Island, but upon their arrival they encounter a massive gorilla named Kong. After the expedition is destroyed, the team is separated as Packard leads his men to kill the ape and Conrad's group discovers more about the island. Upon discovering the islanders Conrad and Weaver meet Hank Marlow (John C.Reilly): a World War 2 fighter pilot who has been stranded on the island for 28 years; and that is when the group finds out that there are greater threats on Skull Island.
