If Lifetime, ever produced a Marine Iguana vs. Gorilla Drama, this would be that, Made-For-TV movie, but that does not mean this spectacular ‘Creature Feature’ was not a delight to behold on the big screen…
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Overview:
- AppFlicks Icy Or Spicy JouleGage Scale: 3 of 5 – Warm!
- Brief Summary: A visually stunning spectacle with an epic clash of Titans, though lacking in narrative depth.
Synopsis:
- “Two ancient titans, Godzilla and Kong, clash in an epic battle as humans unravel their intertwined origins and connection to Skull Island’s mysteries.”
- Godzilla and Kong face off in a thrilling battle, with humanity caught in the middle, trying to uncover the secrets of their origins and their connection to the mysterious Skull Island.
Details:
- Title: Godzilla X Kong The New Empire (2024)
- Format: Film
- Genre: Live Action
- Sub-Genre: Adventure, Sci-Fi
- Studio: Legendary Pictures
- Release Format: Theater
- Streamer: MAX
- Release Date: March 15, 2024
- Runtime: 1 hour, 55 minutes
- Mid Credit Scene: Yes
- End Credit Scene: No
Cast & Crew:
- Director: Adam Wingard
- Writer: Terry Rossio, Simon Barrett, Jeremy Slater
- Soundtrack Composer: Tom Holkenborg
- Cinematographer: Ben Seresin
- Cast: Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle, Alex Ferns, Fala Chen
- Characters: Ilene Andrews, Bernie Hayes, Trapper, Jia
Box Office Results:
Actual opening weekend box office results $500 million worldwide.
Critical Review Summary: Critics have described Godzilla X Kong The New Empire as mixed with a 57% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics have praised the film for its striking visual effects and spectacular monster action5. – “This one is a direct sequel to 2021’s “Godzilla vs. Kong,” a simple movie inspired by the 1962 Toho Studios film “King Kong vs. Godzilla” that pitted the big lizard and the big ape against each other before teaming them against a robot foe.” – “Come to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire for the sheer monster-mashing spectacle – and stay for that too, because the movie doesn’t have much else to offer.” – “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire descends into the chaotic abyss of franchise universe-building, sacrificing storytelling coherence for the sake of expanding a cinematic universe.”
Audience Review Summary: Audience reviews have been mostly positive. Fans have praised the film for its fantastic effects and plenty of action. – “With fantastic effects and plenty of action, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has everything you’re looking for from a kaiju adventure.” – “Rated 4.5/5 Stars”
Official Trailer:
AppFlicks Exclusive Review: Have you watched Godzilla X Kong The New Empire (2024), yet? What did you think about the streaming film? After reading my review, please share your own thoughts on its direction, cast, story, cinematography, soundtrack and overall themes in the comments section, below.
As I said in the subheading, if Lifetime, ever produced a Marine Iguana vs. Gorilla Drama, this would be that, Made-For-TV movie, but that does not mean this spectacular ‘Creature Feature’ was not a delight to behold on the big screen. This is how I summarized to a friend after watching this film on the biggest screen I could find. As a childhood fan of Saturday morning / afternoon Creature Double Features that showcased Godzilla, Gamera, Giant Robot and other Japanese 50’s-60’s classic heroes, the chance, as an adult, to see these titans duke it out with state of the art CGI, what is not to love?
I am both jealous and delighted that the kids of today, have these new ‘classics’ to enjoy. While this film will not win any awards from the acting or the script of the live action characters, that’s not why anyone should or is likely to go to this film or later watch on streaming. Call these modern monster movies, for what they are, a guilty pleasure!
I look forward to your JoulePepper rating of Godzilla X Kong The New Empire and would love to read your comments in the JouleView section below. Based on the above information and my own analysis, I give this film or streaming series 3 out of 5 JoulePeppers – it’s Warm!
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