KONG: Skull Island

PG-13
Starring: Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson, John Goodman, Samuel L. Jackson, John C Reilly, Toby Kebbell, Corey Hawkins, Thomas Mann, Jason Mitchell and Shea Whigham
Running Time:1 Hour and 58 Minutes

There have been so many variations of King Kong movies made over the years that I really didn't think this one could be much different. However, this one definitely has its own identity with a nostalgic feel as well.
A special group of scientists including Bill Randa (John Goodman) get permission from the government to go and explore a very remote island that is hidden away and very obscure, hoping to find answers and cures to some of man's most deadly diseases.
The remote island is surrounded by perpetual mega-storms which have always deterred humans from exploring the island. However, the scientists feel that they must gain access to the island in hopes of finding worthwhile solutions to some of man's most perplexing issues.
The scientists convince James Conrad (Tom Hiddleston) to accompany them along with Preston Packard (Samuel L. Jackson), some top-notch Vietnam soldiers, and a young photojournalist, Mason Weaver (Brie Larson) embark upon the dangerous journey.
 Once there they hop aboard the helicopters and head directly into the storms. The storms are much more powerful than they had anticipated and they are fighting to keep control of the choppers! They all land and crash in different areas and they are desperately trying to find the rest of their people.
When they find this island is not like any other place they have ever encountered, they realize they need to hurry and find their way off of the island as fast as they can! Suddenly they have a King Kong confrontation! As with all the King Kong movies before this one, the people encounter some of the most unusual and deadly creatures they could possibly imagine!  One pleasant meeting was when they come upon a World War II vet, Hank Marlow (John C. Reilly), that has been stuck there since the 1940's. He was a lot of fun and somehow miraculously survived all the hazards and dangers that thrive on the unusual island. As one thing leads to another the ultimate showdown takes place and King Kong proves that he is indeed, the King!
This movie was a very intense and intimidating movie.The creatures were violent and in a league of their own! Kong on the one had was fierce and held his own but also had a tender and gentle side as well. The special effects were off the chart and the creatures were incredibly realistic! I will say that the audience was totally into this movie and applauded loudly when it was over.
I really enjoyed the story, the scenery and the feel of the old time classic King Kong stories from the past. I also got a kick out of the seventies music and the feel of that genre. If you do go and see this movie make sure you stay until the credits are over, there is a really fun snippet at the very end you do not want to miss!
Parents be advised: I would not recommend this movie to children under the age of thirteen.
The creatures were alarming, frightening and might be too intense for youth that are intimidated by new and creepy beings. There was some profanity and one f-bomb and
another almost f-bomb.
I am giving "KONG: Skull Island" three bags of popcorn.