All Hail The King

Starring: Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, John Goodman, Brie Larson, Jing Tian, Toby Kebbell, John Ortiz, Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"Kong's a pretty good king. Keeps to himself, mostly. This is his home, we're just guests. But you don't go into someone's house and start dropping bombs, unless you're picking a fight." - Hank Marlow

Why watch this? This wonderful Kong film was made for one purpose: to set up a future battle with Godzilla!

Plot Summary: A team of scientists, soldiers, and adventurers journey to an uncharted island in the Pacific, unaware it is the home of the giant ape, Kong. The group quickly finds themselves in a battle for survival against Kong and other prehistoric creatures inhabiting the island. As the expedition continues, they must navigate the perilous landscape and determine if Kong is a threat to be eliminated or a force of nature to be respected.

Dad's Preview: After 2014's American Godzilla (2014) hit theaters, rumors of a Kong film quickly surfaced. Oh yea, I knew where they were heading, and it was about time! This is a very good film, with a lot of outrageous action, which is kind of the point. An all-star cast visits a mysterious island and there encounters the mighty sullen Kong. We quickly learn that Kong's most dangerous enemies are subterranean, reptilian creatures that are lethal. The CGI is off the chain (which my kids tell me means "cool").

Legendary Pictures, Tencent Pictures; Warner Bros.