Kong: Skull Island is a 2017 adventure movie starring Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson. Directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts.
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Plot
In the 1970s, a diverse team of explorers is brought together to venture deep into an uncharted but beautiful isolated island that goes by the name of Skull Island, in the Indian Ocean. They soon discover that the island is home to a wonder of colossal proportions — the gigantic and prehistoric ape known as King Kong, who possesses great strength and semi-human intelligence. As the team ventures deeper into the primate’s territory, it becomes clear that they have more to fear than Kong, as there may be more terrifying, blood-thirsty predators lurking inhabiting the island. (Filmaffinity)
The Cast
Brie Larson
Brie Larson is an American Academy Award winner actress known for the movies The Room (2015), Unicorn Store (2017) and Captain Marvel (2019).
Brianne Sidonie Desaulniers was born on October 1, 1989 in Sacramento, California, United States.
Her best-known movies are Captain Marvel (2019), The Room (2015) and Kong: Skull Island.
Brianne Sidonie Desaulniers, known professionally as Brie Larson, is an American actress and filmmaker. Known for her supporting roles in comedies as a teenager, she has since expanded to leading roles in independent films and blockbusters. Larson is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2019. (From Wikipedia)
Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson is an American actor known for the movies Pulp Fiction (1994), Jurassic Park (1993) and Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995).
Samuel Leroy Jackson was born on December 21, 1948 in Washington D. C., United States.
His filmography include titles like: The Protégé (2021), Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard (2021), School Daze (1988), Django Unchained (2012) and Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014).
Samuel Leroy Jackson is one of the most widely recognized actors of his generation, the films in which he has appeared have collectively grossed over $27 billion worldwide, making him the highest-grossing actor of all time (excluding cameo appearances and voice roles). He rose to fame with films such as Coming to America (1988), Goodfellas (1990), Patriot Games (1992), Juice (1992). (From Wikipedia)
Movie Reviews
All the requisite elements are served up here in ideal proportion, and the time just flies by, which can rarely be said for films of this nature.
Todd McCarthy: The Hollywood Reporter
Modern technology brings a classic movie monster to life with satisfying results, but you can’t say the same thing about the uneven tone.
Eric Kohn: IndieWire
The dialogue is clunky, the A-list actors are slumming and, yeah, you’ve seen it all before, but the thunderously exciting creature effects make this ‘Kong’ reboot a rip-roaring rumble in the jungle.
Peter Travers: Rolling Stone
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